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Taking the land border crossing between Rwanda and Congo is a bit like what I imagine crossing between West and East Berlin was like in the 80s. Night and day. On the Rwanda side, the city of Gisenyi hugs the DRC border. On the shores of Lake Kivu, it hosts a resort and a few hotels. The atmosphere is laid back, people drinking and enjoying the beach life. Then, you cross over into the much larger city of Goma on the Congolese side, and the relaxed atmosphere gives way to the hustle and bustle of this war-ravaged city that has seen widespread destruction from volcanic eruptions.
My driver from Virunga National Park met me at the border and drove me to Virunga's offices in Goma. You can just make out the gorilla logo of Virunga above the doorway on the rightmost building. What I found a bit more interesting, and perhaps amusing, was the sign for Stellar Airways. I had never heard of it before, but, given the horrible reputation of Congolese airlines, I could only chuckle at the "Fly Safe" tagline. Most Congolese airlines are banned from flying over EU airspace due to their severely lagging safety standards, and is probably one of the reasons Virunga recommends its visitors fly into neighboring Rwanda and then cross by land, even when Goma airport would be much closer.
I did a quick search on the airline just to see what I could find, and sure enough, the airline was founded in 2011 at which time it was promptly added to the EU list of banned carriers. Stellar Airways and its sole Airbus A320 managed to operate for a few years before shuttering in 2015. I can only imagine the difficulties of trying to operate any airline in a country with rampant corruption and one of the absolute lowest GDPs in the world. Who could afford to fly it besides NGO workers and brave tourists?
Blogged: www.aisleseatplease.com/blog/2016/8/23/stellar-airways
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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It used to be the main Friday prayer mosque in the capital of Crimean Khanate. The earliest known mention of it was in 1674, as a ma'ale mosque (main mosque of the corresponding district). The mosque was in bad condition and its minaret along with some other small surrounding buildings were completely destroyed until the end of 2012 when its reconstruction started.
Раннее упоминание о мечети Орта—Джами относится к 1674 году (1085 по Хиджре). Считалась главной пятничной мечетью крымского ханства. Была окончательно достроена и оформлена между 1737 и 1743 годами.
Согласно архивным данным следует, что в 1861 году мечеть подверглась капитальной перестройке и, судя по всему, приобрела нынешний архитектурный вид.
С 1929 года мечеть была закрыта для посещений и стала использоваться как дом культуры и кинотеатр. Решением 20-й сессии Бахчисарайского совета 23 созыва от 16 июля 2001 года здание мечети было возвращено мусульманской религиозной общине «Мустафа-Джами».
The structure known as the Community House, a wooden frame building, was constructed in 1922, predating the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) construction era at Platt National Park during the 1930s. While most CCC-built structures adhered to the Rustic style tradition, the Community House frontier vernacular architecture, featuring a long covered porch on one side was designed to accommodate group gatherings (Source: National Park Service).
In 1976, Platt National Park was expanded and renamed the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The Community House, situated within the Platt National Park Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic as a contributing structure. Additionally, the Platt Historic District is a National Historic Landmark.
Loggia del Consiglio – one of the square’s most magnificent buildings. It was built in 1476 by Fra Giocondo and is a masterpiece of the Venetian Renaissance and unique in Verona. The beautiful façade with its columned double windows and statues on the roof shine through the pastel colours of the walls even more impressively. The statues of Alberto da Milano imitate famous Italians who are thought to have been born in Verona: Gaius Valerius Catullus, Pliny the Elder, Aemilius Macer, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio and Cornelius Nepos.
Лоджия дель Консильо - одно из самых великолепных зданий на площади. Он был построен в 1476 году Фра Джокондо и является шедевром венецианского ренессанса и уникальным в Вероне. Красивый фасад с колонными двойными окнами и статуями на крыше еще более впечатляюще отражается в пастельных тонах стен. Статуи Альберто да Милано подражают знаменитым итальянцам, которые, как считается, родились в Вероне: Гай Валерий Катулл, Плиний Старший, Эмилий Мацер, Марк Витрувий Поллион и Корнелий Непос.
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
Ragusa (Italian: [raˈɡuːza] Sicilian: Rausa; Latin: Ragusia) is a city and comune in southern Italy.
Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers, a true embodiment of romanticism and history, offers a captivating view as you stand by its ancient moat. Nature has woven its magic here, with resilient trees and greenery taking root within the protective embrace of the moat's stone walls. These towering sentinels of nature's reclamation tell a story of resilience and transformation, echoing the chateau's own storied past. As you gaze across the reflective waters, the château's graceful turrets and weathered façade rise from the moat, evoking a sense of timelessness and wonder. This view is a harmonious blend of architectural grandeur and the relentless spirit of nature, inviting contemplation and reflection in the heart of this enchanting castle.
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The most important historical site in the Faroe Islands is that of Kirkjubøur. It's just a 5 minute drive from the ferry port at Gamlarætt, so if you're taking a day trip to the island of Sandoy (or I guess Hestur, although I'm not sure what you'd do there), it's a perfect place to stop and check out for 15-20 minutes or however long you wish.
Like other actual villages in the Faroes, there's not a whole ton you can really see in any particular village, and Kirkjubøur is fairly small, but still worth your while. Saint Olav's Church pictured here dates back to the 12th century, making it the oldest church still in use throughout the Faroes. Other notable buildings at the site include the ruins of Magnus Cathedral from around 1300 and the oldest still inhabited wooden house in the world, Kirkjubøargarður from the 11th century.
Blogged: www.aisleseatplease.com/blog/2016/9/28/saint-olavs-church
The night panorama of Garden by the Bay just before dawn. There are modern domes and the super trees as the famous landmark of this public park.
La pequeña ermita de Santa Cruz está emplazada frente a la casa consistorial, en la plaza principal de la villa, justo en la entrada de la Calzada Real que viene de Itziar
Panoramic view of the city of Barcelona from the Hill of Tibidabo.
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The Iron Trunk aqueduct crosses the River Ouse north of Milton Keynes.It's a Georgian structure, built in 1811 by canal engineer Benjamin Beavan, following the collapse of a previous brick-built structure, the aqueduct is 10.8m high.
While the chateau's immensity, facade and estate are enough to impress, its main attraction could very well be its central staircase. Attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, the brilliant inventor, the Chambord staircase features a unique design concept at the time: two spirals that intertwine, giving outside observers the impression of a single structure. And yet anyone who has climbed the stairs can attest that it is possible to reach the next floor without crossing paths with another person who is walking at the exact same pace: at best, they may glimpse one another through the slits carved into the inner side of the staircase.
The site of Palmyra is an oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, it contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world, Palmyra mixed Graeco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences, it was listed UNESCO World Heritage in 1980
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in the 12th century but dismantled in the 20th century and shipped to New York City in the United States. It was eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida, where it is now an Episcopal church and tourist attraction called Ancient Spanish Monastery. It is the oldest European-built structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
Battersea Power Station is a now unused coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames, near Battersea in London. The station ceased generating electricity in 1983, but over the past 50 years it has become one of the best known landmarks in London and is Grade II listed.
The Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon is His Majesty the King Personal Project for eliminating opium growing. Established in 1979, the Station servers as a research centre for a wide variety of the highland fisheries, in order to develop the livelihood of the hill tribe farmers. It also serves as a centre to disseminate knowledge and new innovation derived from the research of the sustainable highland farming to other regions.
Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon located on National Park DoiInthanon in AmpherJomthong, Chaiangmai Province. And average point above sea level is 1,200 meters. The agricultural research area in the station over 513 rai and there are 8 villages that the Station take responsible and these villages are hill tribe of Hmong and Karen.
The Bayon Temple was built in the late 12 th or early 13 th century A.D. by Jayavarman VII, one of the Khmer Empire’s greatest kings. The Bayon Temple served as the state temple of Jayavarman’s new capital, Angkor Thom. Given the centrality of Buddhism in the Khmer Empire, the Bayon Temple stood at the center of Angkor Thom. Unlike the other temples built by the Khmer, Bayon Temple is unique in that it was the only state temple built primarily as a Mahayana Buddhist shrine dedicated to the Buddha. After the death of Jayavarman, the features of the Bayon Temple were altered according to the religious belief of his successors, thus containing Hindu and Theravada Buddhist elements that were not part of the temple’s original plans. Байон - известный своей архитектурой кхмерский храм в Ангкоре. Построенный в конце 12-ого столетия или в начале 13-ого столетия как официальный государственный храм Короля Джаявармана VII - буддиста направления Махаяны, Байон стоит в центре столицы Джаявармана - Ангкора Тхом. После смерти Джаявармана, он был изменен и увеличен более поздними индуистскими и буддистскими королями, проповедовавших Тхераваду в соответствии с их собственными религиозными предпочтениями.
Наиболее отличительная особенность Байона - это множество безмятежных и массивных каменных лиц на многих башнях, которые выступают из верхней террасы и группы вокруг ее центральной башни. Храм известен также двумя внушительными ансамблями барельефов, которые представляют необычную комбинацию мифологических, исторических и бытовых сцен.