Unique Architectures Of The World
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Leaf House – Angra dos Reis, Brazil The roof of this architectural masterpiece looks like a giant flower with six petals, each of which covers a different section of the home. A curved swimming pool works its way through the house before culminating as a small pond stocked with fish and vegetation in the backyard. […]
A scenic trip to Gumpoldskirchen, Lower Austria – Gumpoldskirchen ist einen Besuch wert!
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Vor zwei Wochen war ich in Gumpoldskirchen in Niederösterreich (das große Weinland an der Donau), Österreich/Austria. Gumpoldskirchen ist ein bekannter Weinort, unweit von Wien entfernt – ca. 30 km südlich von Wien. Der Weinbau hat diesen Ort mit seinem pannonischen Klima (sehr günstig für den Weinbau) bekannt gemacht. Ich war früher bereits ein paar Mal […]
Bizarre Elephant Building in New Jersey
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A National Historic Landmark in New Jersey, Lucy the Margate Elephant is an elephant-shaped building located on the beach at Margate. The elephantine structure stands 65-feet high and weighs 90 tons. Since its construction in 1881, Lucy the Elephant has enjoyed several different “careers.” Originally intended to encourage real-estate investment on the Jersey Shore. Lucy […]
Elephant Parade London 2010
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Elephant Parade is a conservation campaign that shines a multi-colored spotlight on the urgent crisis faced by the endangered Asian elephant. More than 250 painted elephants festooning the parks, squares and streets central London, it was the biggest and most beautiful outdoor art event the city has ever seen. The Event attracted an estimated audience […]
Brilliant Architectural Photographs
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The new Queen Elizabeth Hospital (England) photo credit: John Dalkin ~~~ The Nave in Gloucester Cathedral, England photo credit: John Dalkin ~~~ ING House at the Amsterdam Zuidas business district photo credit: Burt Youngsters ~~~ Modern Architecture in Asakusa Tokyo Japan photo credit: Retinafunk ~~~ The Houston Skyline photo credit: foureyes ~~~ Dubai Creek Golf Club photo credit: Sawrah ~~~ Modern […]
Most Bizarre Hotels of the World
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Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland It’s hard enough to pronounce “Kakslauttanen” while sober—don’t even think about attempting it after a shot of Finlandia vodka. We do, however, recommend a few glasses of the stuff to keep warm while staying at this Finnish resort near the North Pole. The futuristic glass igloos guarantee unrestricted views of the aurora […]
