FASHION
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal renovation sets new standard for wrought iron use!
The new Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in Budapest (Hungary) is getting listed between the top five hotels in Europe for his world class excellence.
The 19th century Royal building, which first opened for the millennium exhibition in 1896, has been renovated to its original grandeur. "The façade, as well as parts of the large staircase, are original, while traditional architecture was blended with modern style to create a unique harmony at other parts of the building," said Diána Dóczi, the hotel's PR and Marketing Coordinator.
Nearly a mile of wrought iron railing decorates the staircase, while the public area is laid with 384 tons of Spanish marble and Italian limestone, but the most eye-catching feature of the Conference Center is its beautifully restored Grand Ballroom with a ceiling height of 10.9m, with 72 tons of inlaid marble, and three wrought iron chandeliers, each weighing over a ton, and said to be exact replicas of the originals!
Special Feature: Wrought Iron Creations from all over the World!
Ironews.com staff is proud to present some Custom Made Works by Industria Italiana Arteferro! These incredible creations range from spectacular Iron Gates in beautiful France villas to imperial staircases in the Middle East.
And if you happen to be in EuroDisney.. , well, do not forget to take a look at our beautiful forged Panels! 
You can see a complete gallery of Ind.I.A. creations, including their locations, here!
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FRANK SINATRA LOVED WROUGHT IRON
FRANK SINATRA'S HOUSE, 915 Foothill Road, in Beverly Hills, California, has a wonderful wrought iron gate.
The floriated design and the love for the nature of "The Voice" give to this gate a very particular elegance.
The american-italian Frank Sinatra was arguably the most important popular music figure of the 20th century, his only real rivals for the title being Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles.
In a professional career that lasted 60 years, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to maintain his appeal and pursue his musical goals despite often countervailing trends.
On records and in live performances, on film, radio, and television, he consistently sang standards in a way that demonstrated their perennial appeal.
The same perennial appeal of wrought iron?
