Monday, May 30, 2011

Beijing-Forbidden City

Location:Asia.China

Beijing is the capital of the most populous country in the world, the People's Republic of China, and also its second largest city after Shanghai.

Forbidden City



Great Wall of China at Badaling

Temple of Heaven (天坛)

Montreal-Rich Culture City

Location:Canada

Montreal is the second largest city in Canada, it is a city rich in culture and history, has an inordinate number of attractive, fashionably dressed people, and a well-deserved reputation as onr of the liveliest cities in North America.
Saint Joseph's Oratory

Old Montreal, on the foreground of Downtown Montreal

The dome of the Marché Bonsecours in Old Montréal

The Biosphere, a geodesic sphere on the grounds of the 1967 World's Fair

Detail of Basilique Notre-Dame

New York-Freedom City

Location : North America.America

New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is nation's third populous state. new York is brodered by New Jersey and Pennysylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vernmont to east.


Statu of Liberty
Brooklyn Bridge

Manhanthan,New York


Fifth Avenue, New York

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sydney-Harbour City

Location : Australia
Sydney is the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities.
1.  The ionic Sydney Opera House  and the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an unmissable landmark of Sydney.  
2.  Sydbey Olympic Park was the home of the 2000 Olympics and now parklands and sporting facilities.  
3.  Luna Park is a large theme park situated near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Its mouth-shaped entrance can be seen from many areas of Sydney as well as the large Ferris Wheel.
4. St Mary's Cathedral. Sydney's main catholic cathedral. Corner of St Mary's Road and College St.
5.  Sydnet tower also called Centrepoint Tower or AMP Tower. The tallest structure in Sydney, the tower contains a buffet, cafe and a rather large restaurant and attracts many visitors a year.  

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Frankfort-German state of Hesse

Location: Europe. Germany

Frankfort is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany. The city is known for its futuristics skyline and the biggest German airport.






The name of the city hall means "Roman". In fact, nine houses were acquired by the city council in 1405 from a wealthy merchant family. The middle house became the town hall and was later connected with the neighbouring buildings. In the upper floor, there is the Kaisersaal ("Emperor's Hall") where the newly crowned emperors held their banquets. The Römer was partially destroyed in World War IIand later rebuilt. It is located at the Römerberg (city hall square).



1.Saint Bartholomew's Cathedralis a Gothic building which was constructed in the 14th and 15th centuries on the foundation of an earlier church from the Merovingian time.  2.St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche) is a national historic monument in Germany with great political symbolism, because it was the seat of the first democratically elected Parliament in 1848.   3.St. Katherine's church is the largest evangelical (Lutheran) church in Frankfurt. It is located in the city centre at the entrance to the Zeil.  4.The famous old opera house (Alte Oper) was built in 1880 by the architect Richard Lucae. It was one of the major opera houses in Germany until it was heavily damaged in World War II. Now is a concert hall.


Saturday, May 14, 2011

Moscow- World's Orthodox Church

Location: Europe.Russia
Moscow is situated on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District of European Russia.
1.Ostankino Tower is a free-standing television and radio tower in Moscow, Russia. Standing 540 metres (1,770 ft) tall.    2. The Spasskaya Tower is the main tower with a through-passage on the eastern wall of the Moscow Kremlin, which overlooks the Red Square.     3. The Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, popularly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox church erected on the Red Square in Moscow in 1555–1561.    4. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a Church in Moscow, Russia, on the bank of the Moskva River, a few blocks west of the Kremlin. With an overall height of 105 metres (344 ft), it is the tallest Orthodox Church in the world.

1."Friendship of Nations" fountain in All-Russia Exhibition Center.  
2.Moscow State Historical Museum  
3.Iofan's House on Embankmemt, present day  
4.Ascension church in Kolomenskoye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Monaco:World's Opera Houses

You can find the most beautiful opera houses in the world from here........

 Location:  Europe. Monaco

Monaco lies in between the Alps and the Mediterranean sea, bounded by the French Riviera to the west and the Italian Riviera to the east.


The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium is a world-renowned attraction. Located 279 above sea level, the museum contains stunning collections of marine fauna, numerous specimens of sea creatures (stuffed or in skeleton form), models of Prince Albert’s laboratory ships, and craft ware made from the sea’s natural products.
The Jardin Exotique (Exotic Gardens) is one of the many gardens Monaco has to offer. It is also one of Monaco’s finest tourist attractions. Several thousand rare plants from around the world are presented in a walking tour that is quite memorable for the views as well as the flora and plants.

 
The day and night view of ols casino in Monte Carlo.
The next romance cities will be ---OBIDOS--- let's go !!!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Los Angeles:City of Angels

Erm erm.....What's good about Los Angeles? let's find it from here....


Location: North America, America
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the second most populous in the United States, after New york City. LA, and nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is the world center of business international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and aducation.


  
Downtown Los Angeles at night
Angels Flight is a landmark funicular railway in the Bunker railway district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, Sinai ans Olivet.
The Observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an extensive array of space-and science-related displays.

Hollywood, a well-known district  of Los Angeles, is often mistaken as an independent city(as West Hollywood is).


The next romance cities will be ---MONACO--- let's go !!!





Monday, May 09, 2011

Dubai: Pure Luxury's City

For me, this is a pure luxury!!

Location: Asia, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second largest land territory by are of all amirates.
Jumeira Beach, named after Jumeirah district of Dubai, is a stretch of beach tem miles south of dubai where developers creating large hotel resorts and luxury housing. Also built here is the Burj Al Arab (Arab Tower) hotel.

The Deira Clocktower (Dubai Clocktower), is an important monument, is located in the Al Rigga locality of Deira.

File:Jumeirah Islands on 1 May 2007.jpg
Jumeirah Islands consists of small islands (called clusters), each comprising 16 villas. They all sit in an artificial lake. The lake is so large that the whole complex has a land to water ratio of 23:77.



The Jumeirah Mosque is a dominant landmark of Dubai city, a stone structure built in the medieval Fatimid tradition,and a tribute to modern Islamic architecture.While normally photographs are not allowed at mosques, the rules have been relaxed in an effort to break down the barriers between Muslims and non-Muslims.


The next romance cities will be ---LOS ANGELES--- let's go !!!

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Paris-City of Love

Paris, the French capital, is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities. Known as the "city lights" (La Ville Hotel Lumiere), and "City of Love" (Love La Ville Hotel D '), welcomes millions of visitors each year

Location: Europe.France

Paris, France, international capital, is - 2.2 million people living in the dense (105 square kilometers) center of the city and nearly 12 million people living in the metropolitan area - one of Europe's largest gathering area. Located north of the country Seine, Paris's reputation is the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, full of historical associations and remaining great influence on the field of culture, art, fashion, food and design.



Founded in March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in the world until the completion of the Chrysler Building in 1930. Each one of the about 12,000 iron pieces were designed separately to give them exactly the shape needed. All pieces were prefabricated and fit together using approx. 7 million nails.


Originally a royal palace, the Louvre became a public museum at the end of the 18th century. Glass Pyramid is the most recent addition to the Louvre was the construction of the glass pyramid, which functions as the museum's main entrance. The pyramid was built in 1989 by the renowned American architect I.M. Pei. The glass pyramid allows the sunlight to come in on the underground floor.
 
Notre dame-It took until 1345 before the cathedral was completed, partly because the design was enlarged during construction. The result is an overwhelming building, 128m long (420 ft) with two 69 meter tall towers (226 ft). The spire, which reaches 90m (295 ft), was added in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc. The Notre-Dame Cathedral has several large rose windows, the northern 13th century window is the most impressive. The massive window has a diameter of 13.1 meter.
The frontal west facade features 3 wide portals; above the portals is the Gallery of KingsThe frontal west facade features 3 wide portals; above the portals is the Gallery of Kings - 28 statues of Judean Kings - and higher up are the famous gargoyles and grotesques. The spectacular eastern flying buttresses at the east side of the building are 15m wide.
Sacré-Coeur Basilica -Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart has managed to maintain their beaming white pollution of air, even in a big city like Paris. This can be attributed to the castle, which Langdon stone for the construction of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. When it rains, the secretion of calcite rocks and water reaction, its role is similar to bleach.