Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is the largest private residence in Canada, covering an area of 1335 square meters. Gothic Revival Style building is located in Toronto, Canada. Built between the years 1911-1914 as a present General Manager Sir Henry Mill Pellaton on his wife, Mary. The castle was almost named Maryhill but finally decided to named after Casa Loma, which in Spanish means the house on the hill.
To establish and fit it with necessary furniture small cost. Approximately US $ 5 million or the current equivalent of US $ 65 million and 300 employees. Mate Sir Henry Mill Pellaton and his wofe Mary had enjoyed living in their dream castle just 10 years old. However, due to the high tax financial depression that led to world war 1 a cause Sir Henry was forced to auction off Casa Loma only for US $ 1.75 million with the furniture.
After the death of Sir Henry and his wife, Casa Loma a few times switching function. But now, after restoration for 15 years, Casa Loma back to life as a museum-a landmark frequented by tourist.
Coral Castle
In the early 1920s, a man named Edward Leedskalnin. Edward is heartbroken and left Latvia and Settled in America. After that, he spent the next 30 years to built the famous Coral Castle. Coral Castle itself is a stone structure located in Homestead, Florida. This structure consists of megalithic stones, each of which weighs several tons. Most of the stone used is a type of rock that contains fossils Oolite shells and coral.
At first, Coral Castle was built in a small town called Florida City. But in 1936, the location was moved to Coral Castle Homestead where the building was then obtained the fame. It took over three years to move all the rocks there in that place to its new home.
In Homestead, Edward continued its work to build Coral Castle until his death in 1951. The most amazing of Coral Castle is the fact that all the structures in place that was built by one person only using technology and sophisticated tools.
Often people ask the reason why he wanted to spent his life just to build this monument, Ed usually smile and replied "Sweet Sixteen", refering to Agnes, his fience who had broken his heart.
If we look at the Coral Castle, may we see the perfection of a work of architecture or maybe we just see the greatness of an artist's handiwork. But, if i look at Coral Castle, I see the manifestation of the power of love, the same forces that have created Taj Mahal and six thousand stairs in a mountain in China. And the power of love which is owned by Ed, not as we know it. Because when we give and receive, Ed just give and give. That's what makes it a remarkable man.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle located on a steep hill, in Southwest Bavaria, today the castle is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Germany. Construction began in 1896, designed by Christian Jank, to Ludwig II Bavaria who declared insane before the castle that is truly amazing, the location and size of the Neuschwanstein castle is spectacular and little crazy.
Dunrobin Castle
Dunriobin Castle has been around since the 13th century and became a residence for the king and queen of Scotland at the time. In the 16th century, the castle was renovated. Currently, there are several rooms are open to the public such as the dining room, breakfast room, and of course inside the library has 10000 titles.
Furthermore, there is Dunrobin Castle from the 14th century overlooking the Moray Firth. Castle has 189 rooms which are influenced architectures Sir Charles Barry who designed the House of Parliament London.
Dunrobin Castle at the bottom there is also a museum. The castle is open (April to mid-October) everyday from 10:30 a.m to 4:30 pm local time at a cost of 9 pounds .
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is a Japanese castle that is truly amazing, located in the city of Matsumoto, a few kilometers from Tokyo. The castle was built in 1504 and is currently listed as a National Treasure Japan. The castle was used until the mid-19th century. After the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Japan's new government broke and decided to demolish the castle and sell the timber and iron fittings (this is the fate of many castles in Japan at the time). Matsumoto Castle rescued by local residents and purchased in 1878.
Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle is a castle in the city who claimed to be the oldest in England. Cholcester Castle stand stout and sturdy. Puri area of 1564 square meters was built on a temple of Claudius in 1069. Clausius temple was built in 54 AD after emperor Claudius passed. Written on the walls of the museum, the Roman Senate ordered the temple of Claudius of Colchester which was built at that time the capital of Roman Britain and used to worship the Lord.
This place is now a museum. By paying 6.25 pounds (for the adults) and 4 pounds (for children), one can trace the history of the castle, which means that also the history of the city. For the citizens of the Colchester as Brenden Gibbons, understand the history of the city to live life together.
From the station. most delicious pass Priory Street,which directly cut down to East Hill Road adjacent to the High Street. Puri is fitting the East Hill junction, High street, and Queen Street.
Monday, April 22, 2013
De Haar Castle
De Haar Castle still looks like the original as built in 1300. The castle was built by Cander de Haar family, and in the 15th century the castle was destroyed. However, precisely in 1892 the castle was renovated. In field near De Haar used to be a village called Haarzuilen. There is a cafe there, where you can have lunch. The grounds are great too, but be aware, you have to pay to enter. Corrently, the castle became the most visited castle in the Netherlands.
Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California was built in 1884, which is constantly under construction for 38 years. Sarah Winchester homeowner said to have been built to confuse evil spirits who roam the house. Her husband died in 1880 from tuberculosis. Sarah left, fifty percent who ownership of the Winchester family wealth.
Development stopped he died in 1922. In total, the building contains approximately 160 rooms. Include: 40 bedrooms, 2 ballrooms, 47 fireplaces, chimney seventeen, two basement, 3 elevators and more.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Swallow Nest Castle
Swallow is a mock-century castle near Yalta, in Crimea, Ukraine. Built between 1911-1912 near Gaspra, on top of 40 meters (130 ft) high Aurora Cliff, to the Neo-Gothic design by the Russian architect Leonid Sherwood.
The castle was originally named the Castle of Love and was built in 1912. Not known who built this castle. But from the stories that this castle was once a log cabin building and eventually built like this now.
This place is one of the tourist attractions that appeal is very popular in Ukraine, because of the beauty of the landscape will not be found anywhere else. Since built in 1912, where it became one of the buildings air-Gothic architecture in Ukraine. This building stands firmly with an area of approximately 200 meters. In 1927, this place survived the great earthquake of 6 to 7 magnitude that shook Ukraine.
Mystery Castle
Mystery castle in Phoenix, Arizona is a castle built for a princess. His story is pretty sad. Boyce Gulley ran away from his home in Seattle after diagnosis with tuberculosis . He slipped away form his wife and daughter because he did not want them to see he die. With the money is there, he bought a land at the foot of the mountain. He then spent 16th years to build a castle by hand while waiting to die. She uses natural ingredients and the rest of the artifacts.
After Boyce Gulley died, his family was shocked to get the news if Gulley left the legacy of a luxury building at the foot of the mountain. The building was later occupied by his wife and daughter until they death.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Taj Mahal
Mumtaz Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan to his late wife. Because of his great love for his wife's departure so that when he felt the loss of love. Eventually he was built Taj Mahal is the actual building where it is a tomb that would be the most magnificent monuments ever built by man for a woman.
Construction of the Taj Mahal took 22th years, from 1632 to 1654. Taj Mahal building decorated with Qur'an calligraphy and Islamic floral ornament carving techniques and combinations of semi-precious stones. Harminious, noble and pure form of love was Shah Jahan Mumtaz Mahal reflected in the Taj Mahal.
For human civilization, the Taj Mahal is not just a mausoleum. The building is an architectural masterpiece. Its inaguration in 1983 as one of the UNESCO "World Heritage Site". Its beauty seemed to capture the love of Shah Jahan to Mumtaz Mahal.
Maldives
Beautiful Place
Maldives or Maldives, an island nation located around the area of the Indian Ocean, the nation's capital is called Male. Maldives in International known as the Maldives Island, has natural attractions that are well known in the world, which is a beautiful coastal beaches stretching across 26 coral islands located in southern India. Even island nations occupy the ranks of the tourist attractions in the world's most famous beach.
It is not surprising that this small country has a title like that. It lies in the tengah2 Indian Ocean, and has a lot of islands and beaches are fantastic charm, it is appropriate to choose for travelers who want the privacy of a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The bustle and noise of vehicles virtually nothing is said here. And what you hear is the sound of the waves sounds fascinating minds.
Besides the beauty of the white sandy beaches of the Maldives, you also get to watch the sun rise and sun charm drowned. If you love photography then a wonderful variety lies ahead of you. If you love diving, the ocean waters like Maldives also save the beauty of Bunaken.
Maldives or Maldives, an island nation located around the area of the Indian Ocean, the nation's capital is called Male. Maldives in International known as the Maldives Island, has natural attractions that are well known in the world, which is a beautiful coastal beaches stretching across 26 coral islands located in southern India. Even island nations occupy the ranks of the tourist attractions in the world's most famous beach.
It is not surprising that this small country has a title like that. It lies in the tengah2 Indian Ocean, and has a lot of islands and beaches are fantastic charm, it is appropriate to choose for travelers who want the privacy of a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The bustle and noise of vehicles virtually nothing is said here. And what you hear is the sound of the waves sounds fascinating minds.
Besides the beauty of the white sandy beaches of the Maldives, you also get to watch the sun rise and sun charm drowned. If you love photography then a wonderful variety lies ahead of you. If you love diving, the ocean waters like Maldives also save the beauty of Bunaken.
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