The Umbracle includes numerous sculptures surrounded by nature and was designed as an entrance to the City of Arts and Sciences. It is one of Calatrava’s more interesting works. This place features allow visitors to take a stroll in the gardens where you can see native mediterranean vegetation and plant species of the city of Valencia such as cistus, lentisk, rosemary, lavender, honeysuckle, bougainvillea, palm trees … It is located on the southern side of the complex. It is 320 meters (1,050 ft) long and 60 meters (197 ft) wide. Umbracle is also hosting the largest exhibitions in Europe.

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St. Basil’s Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Intercession, is located on Red Square, beside the Moscow Kremlin. It is one of the most outstanding and remarkable monuments of Old Russian architecture. It was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible to celebrate his conquest of the Tatar city of Kazan on October 1, 1552, the day of the feast of the Intercession. Originally, St Basil’s Cathedral was white sided with gilded domes. The colorful patterns on the domes were not added until about a century after the cathedral was erected.

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The QVB was originally built as the Queen Victoria Market and replaced an existing produce market. The building was designed by city architect George McRae and constructed between 1893 and 1898. This outstanding example of Byzantine architecture occupies an entire city block. Building is 30 metres wide by 190 metres long. The QVB’s soaring central dome boasts translucent stained-glass clad in copper on the outside, and the shopping area takes up several balconied floors linked by grand staircases. QVB is described as one of the most beautiful shopping centre in the world.

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Sagrada Familia is a unique creation that has become Barcelona’s symbol and it is the most visited building in city. The monumental church El Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is Gaudi’s most famous work. Gaudi dedicated his life to carrying out this ambitious undertaking which due to his sudden death was left unfinished.

Admission:

Basilica visit: 13.00 €
Basilica visit with discount: 11.00 €
Basilica visit + Gaudí House-Museum: 16.50 €

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Dublin Docklands is a must see destination on any sightseeing trip of Dublin. It is a new modern district, which is situated on both banks of the Liffey River where it goes into the sea, just only minutes from the city centre and is served by an extensive public transport network. As the area expands and develops, there are a growing number of hotels, offices, restaurants, cafes and bars.

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The Office Complex was designed by J. Mayer H Architects. The design for the office building is the result of a limited competition by the investor Cogiton in 2006. The facade is mentioned as the answer to the unique context which is situated at the intersection between the Hamburg’s lively downtown and its urban landscape rich in water and mature trees. Here are some images of the an der alster 1 project.

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You should book your wedding date minimum 10 – 12 months in advance. The main wedding season is between May and October. The Golden Hall or The castle chapel is used for weddings and other ceremonies. Wedding ceremony admission is 332,00 €. Bojnice castle standing on a travertine hill above the town. In 1970 the castle was declared a National cultural monument. The first written mention of the castle existence is from 1113. Originally it was the wooden fortress. Fortress was rebuild with stone over the 13th century and than renaissance and gothic style has been rebuilt in Romantism style in 19th century. Every year, the Bojnice Castle organize greatest International Festival of Ghosts and Monsters in April and May. Main idea of festifal has every year a different scary story. During this time a huge number of tourists visit castle, the zoo and Spa in Bojnice.

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Redefining the term rogue state through its isolationism, controversial nuclear weapons programme and missile testing, North Korea is probably the most mysterious country in the world today and one almost entirely untouched by tourism. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. The Amnok River and the Tumen River form the border between North Korea and the People\’s Republic of China. A section of the Tumen River in the far northeast is the border with Russia. More than 23 millions inhabitants live in this country. In comparisson, North Korea is slightly smaller than England and around 2000 square kilometers larger than South Korea. Special thank you for unique photos to John Pavelka.

Panorama Hall of the Operation for the Liberation of Taejon (Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum)

Skyline from the Monument to Victorious Fatherland Liberation War

Ryugyong Hotel

Arch of Triumph

Monument to the Foundation of the Worker’s Party

Entrance to Kim Il Sung Stadium

Pyongyang Traffic Girl

Puhung Station (Pyongyang Metro)

Yonggwang Station (Pyongyang Metro)

Mansudae Grand Monument

Mansudae Grand Monument

Bronze Sculpture at Monument to Victorious Fatherland Liberation War

Defending the Skies of the Homeland   (Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War)

Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War

Three Charters for National Reunification Monument

Kim Il Sung Statue (Kaesong)

Kumsusan Memorial Palace

9-Story Quadrangular Pagoda (Pohyon Temple Mt. Myohyang Region)

Stone Memorial (Pakyon Falls Kaesong Region)

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Lace Hill in Yerevan, Armenia supports ultra-green lifestyle. The whole project attaches great importance on environmental protection, Project included the improvement of the practical and theoretical knowledge of the environmental and industrial area. The 85,000 square meter proposal is a new model of International Business Centre for Yerevan and Armenia, Project is designed by Forrest Fulton.