Pompeii-The Lost City
November 26, 2009 / 0 Comments


Pompeii-The Lost City

Pompeii is a Roman town near the modern city of Naples which is ruined as well as buried. Pompeii is located in the Italian region of Campania. Herculaneum is Pompeii’s sister city. The volcanic eruption went on for nearly 2 days in 79 A.D which ultimately buried and destroyed the city. The high roof lines also collapsed due to the volcano and as a result the Pompeii city was buried deep under 60 feet of pumice and ash. The city was lost for almost 1700 years. The Pompeii city was again rediscovered in 1748 due to an accident.  Extraordinary information of the life of the city was also found. Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. UNESCO declared Pompeii as the World Heritage Site in 2007. In the same year nearly 2,571,725 people visited Pompeii in the same year. A very little is known about the first settlers  [...] 


Stonehenge, Wiltshire
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Stonehenge, Wiltshire

A prehistoric monument, Stonehenge is located at Wiltshire. Wiltshire is situated at a distance of about 3.2 km to the west of Amesbury and also to a distance of 13 km to the north of Salisbury. Stonehenge is one of the most popular cities in the world. Stonehenge has a composition of earthworks which is being surrounded in a circular shape by huge standing stones. The centre has a huge monument which belongs to the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. Also there are many mounds which are buried.  Many archeologists have stated that the monuments which are made up of stone do belong to 2500 BC. Many also believe that they might be erected much before a 3000 BC and some do believe that till 2400-2200 BC there were no such stones erected. The circular construction dates back to 3100 BC. The UNESCO added this monument as well as its neighboring buildings  [...] 


The Summer Palace In China
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The Summer Palace In China

The Summer Palace or Yihe Yuan is a palace located in Beijing, China. Yihe Yuan means Gardens of Nurtured Harmony. Longevity Hill which is about 60 meters high and the Kunming Lake dominate the Summer Palace. The total area surface of the summer palace is about 2.9 square kilometers out of which, water covers the three quarters of the total area. The Kunming Lake which is located at the center of the palace has the total area surface of about 2.2 square kilometers. The Kunming Lake is totally man made. The soil which was available after the digging of the lake was later used in the construction of the Longevity Hill. In summer palace you can find various gardens, palaces as well as other classically-styled architectural buildings. In 1750 the Summer Palace was known for being the garden of clear Ripples. The architectural styles were reproduced  [...] 


Tower Of London
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Tower Of London

Commonly known as Tower of London is the Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress also it is historically known as the tower. It is a well-planned building and a fortress having an historical importance. It is located on the banks of river Thames in the central London in England. It is separated from the city due to its eastern edge also it is situated inside the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It has the honor of being the oldest building which is still in use by the British Government. The original tower was been built in 1078 by the William the Conqueror. Generally the tower is been recognized with its white tower. Actually the tower has many building with its construction making it a complex of numbers of buildings. The tower is surrounded by two rings of wall which act as the moat and the defensive wall. Primarily the tower was used  [...] 


Calat Alhambra, Spain
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Calat Alhambra, Spain

Calat Alhambra which is commonly known as Alhambra is a fortress and palace constructed by the Moorish rulers in the mid 14th century in the then called Al-Andalus. The palace has acquired the small hilly terrace on the border of the city of Granada where it is located. Alhambra was the residential building of the then Muslim rulers also the court was located in Alhambra. Today Alhambra is the most popular tourist destination in Spain also it is famous for exhibiting the most popular Islamic architecture in the country. The Palace of Charles V was erected by Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor in 1527, within the premises of the Alhambra palace. The Christians in the 16th century added their inputs to the palace giving it the face that we can see today. The small plateau where the palace of Alhambra sits is approximately about 740 m  [...] 


Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
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Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace is an old royal summer residence. It is located in the Vienna, in Austria. Schönbrunn Palace has the privilege of being one of the most significant cultural monuments of the country. Also it has been declared as the most visited tourist destination since 1960. The designs of the palace and its surroundings gardens have been influenced by the Habsburg monarchs. Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II purchased a huge floodplain on the banks of the river Wien in the year 1569. This floodplain is located underneath a hill and between Heitzing and Meidling. The former owner had construction a mansion on this plain in the year 1548. The mansion was named Katterburg. The emperor had ordered fencing to be made around the area. Many games were placed in the area; as a result the area played a role of hunting ground which was created with  [...] 


Join The Choir In Notre Da Paris
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Join The Choir In Notre Da Paris

Being a church lover, the idea of visiting church always excited me and that’s how I made my plan to visit ‘the city of joy’. Yeah you guys are right it is Paris. Paris has one of the most of iconic landmarks along with historical monuments. It is the pure air you get to breathe in the church. The hymns that float in church make you also swing with the choir. It feels as if the heart has land in Garden of Eden where everything is just very beautiful. It is the place where you feel that some one has heard all the unsaid words you wanted to say. An empty heart is always on the peaceful side. No doubt when you go to Paris there are ample of attraction to visit but I guess no one should miss out their visit to Notre Dome De Paris. But the souls of Paris call it as ‘Our lady of Paris’ in French and is also known as Notre Dome Cathedral.  [...] 


Focal Point For Arts And Theatre In Southern Hemisphere: Sydney Opera House
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Focal Point For Arts And Theatre In Southern Hemisphere: Sydney Opera House

“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy There are certain memories which get stored on every journey. Our mind collects and keeps every piece memory in the closet of mind. And like every memory has a portray beautiful shadow. Memories are dispersed in all colors. But every like every color say something every memory holds many things in its package. Just like that even my trip to Sydney has many beautiful memories stored. The moment I was standing near Sydney Opera House I kept wondering what be the idea behind such a beautiful architect. I was trying to grip the brain but I could not hold on my curiosity. Unless and until you don’t get answers to the questions that cripple your brain nothing can put  [...] 


Minter Garden
November 26, 2009 / 1 Comments


Minter Garden

Minter Gardens is a world-class show garden. It is a much sought after venue for weddings and receptions. Located in the Chilliwack area of Greater Vancouver, this garden is approximately 90 minutes drive east of Downtown Vancouver along Highway 1. This garden is the perfect setting for a wedding, or a romantic evening with a loved one. It is a show garden in the truest sense of the word. The entire area is made up of charming gardens and open areas providing the most scenic and exotic backdrop for parties, weddings and much more.  The rock falls, the new conservatory, and the gardens themselves are a sight to behold. The flowers in full bloom in a variety of colors are a feast for the eye. Minter Gardens Attractions Minter Gardens first opened in the year 1980. Since then, it has gained a reputation of becoming one of the most beautiful  [...] 


The Wisley Garden – London
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The Wisley Garden – London

England has gained the reputation of having perhaps almost as many gardens open to the public as the whole of Continental Europe. From the numerous gardens in London, one cannot miss mentioning the Wisley Garden in Surrey. Wisely is a small quaint village located in Surrey, London. It is situated between Cobham and Woking. The river Wey lies through the village. For more than a century, Wisley has been a centre of gardening excellence, and has been enticing people from all over with its exceptional beauty and splendor. The spectacular and breathtaking 240 acre garden at Wisley is the largest of four botanical gardens in England owned by the members of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). An impressive 250 acres, this garden pride itself on incorporating one of the widest range of gardening styles and techniques in the world! This garden  [...]