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The design of this venue was inspired by the Doge's Palace in Venice, built in the elaborate Venetian Gothic style. When it was completed in 1908, the Hall of the Doges was called the most opulent ballroom north of San Francisco. During the 2002 restoration, the Hall of The Doges was lifted intact by crane to become the only "flying ballroom" in the world. When the new building was erected, the ballroom was carefully placed back into the new structure as the foyer to the Grand Pennington Ballroom.
pokanne oldest Ballroom
The design of this venue was inspired by the Doge's Palace in Venice, built in the elaborate Venetian Gothic style. When it was completed in 1908, the Hall of the Doges was called the most opulent ballroom north of San Francisco. During the 2002 restoration, the Hall of The Doges was lifted intact by crane to become the only "flying ballroom" in the world. When the new building was erected, the ballroom was carefully placed back into the new structure as the foyer to the Grand Pennington Ballroom.
MYANMAR, Burma - Mandalay-Amarapura auf, unter und neben der U-Bein-Brücke.
Die U-Bein-Brücke ist ein Fußgängerübergang, der den Taungthaman-See in der Nähe von Amarapura in Myanmar quert. Die 1,2 Kilometer lange Brücke wurde um 1850 erbaut und gilt als älteste und längste Teakholz-Brücke der Welt. Der Beginn des Baus fällt in die Zeit, als die Hauptstadt des Königreichs Ava nach Amarapura verlegt wurde.
Den Namen hat die Brücke von Bürgermeister U Bein, der ihren Bau in Auftrag gab.[ Die Brücke ist auch in der heutigen Zeit eine wichtige Verbindung für die lokale Bevölkerung. Da sie von vielen Touristen besucht wird, versuchen Souvenir-Verkäufer gerne auf und an der Brücke Geschäfte zu machen. Viel Andrang herrscht im Juli und August; dann steht der Seespiegel am höchsten.
Zum Bau der Brücke wurde Holz aus dem ehemaligen Königspalast in Inwa verwendet. Über 1.086 Pfähle wurden in den Seegrund gerammt; einige wurden inzwischen durch Betonpfeiler ersetzt.
The U Bein Bridge is a pedestrian crossing that crosses Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2 km long bridge was built around 1850 and is considered the oldest and longest teak bridge in the world. The beginning of the construction coincides with the transfer of the capital of the Kingdom of Ava to Amarapura.
The bridge was named after Mayor U Bein, who commissioned its construction. [ The bridge is still an important connection for the local population today. Since it is visited by many tourists, souvenir sellers like to try to do business on and around the bridge. There is a lot of rush in July and August; then the lake level is at its highest.
Wood from the former royal palace in Inwa was used to build the bridge. Over 1,086 piles were driven into the lake bed; some have since been replaced by concrete piers.
The Schnoor quarter is the oldest documented quarter of Bremen and it has largely preserved its medieval character.
First mentioned in the 13th century. The two oldest remaining buildings are from 1401 and 1402 respectively. Some buildings are just remaining facades or have been relocated from other locations.
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City landscape of Nizhny Novgorod.
Kanavinsky Bridge is the oldest permanent crossing over the Oka and Grebnevsky Canal in Nizhny Novgorod. It is located at 1.2 km of the river, next to the Strelka - the confluence of the Oka and Volga. It connects two parts of the city - Nagornaya and Zarechnaya. Initially it was called Pakhomovsky, then after a short time it became Oksky, and after the opening of the second Molitovsky bridge in 1965, it was renamed Kanavinsky - after the name of the district.
Until the beginning of the 19th century. the townspeople traveled to the Kanavino area and back by ferry and boats, and in winter they crossed over the ice. The urgent need for a crossing between the two banks of the Oka was ripe after the fair was moved to the other side - to the Zarechnaya part of Nizhny Novgorod, to Strelka. From mid-July to early September, the Gostiny Dvor was visited by more than 150 thousand people, while the city's population was no more than 18 thousand inhabitants. The decision to build a permanent crossing was made in 1920, but work began only 10 years later. The bridge was built in Nizhny Novgorod in 1.5 years from 1932 to 1933, but the official time frame is 5 years. The Kanavinsky Bridge has an arched structure: the load is distributed between six arches, over which transport and pedestrian traffic is carried out. The massive pillars are made of metal concrete, the road surface is made of asphalt concrete. The Kanavinsky Bridge is 795.5 m long and 23.6 m wide.
The arch bridge survived two German bombings and escaped serious damage thanks to the use of a smoke screen. In the post-war years, the coating and structures were repaired several times, but without blocking traffic.
Salem is looking totally spooktacular this year and I am just loving this skeleton dress stuffed with flowers by UNA. I am also wearing the Skinnery's Salem skin for Genus Project in milk! The hair fair is in full swing and you can find this super cool ponytail by Tableau Vivant there on the Blond Sim. Remember proceeds go to.....
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When my oldest daughter was a year old, my mom bought these two feet tall Minnie and Mickey motorized dolls to go in front of her fireplace at Christmas. My daughter was fascinated by them as they moved back and forth and used to clap her hands and jump up and down while she watched them.
A few years later when we moved away from my parents' home, my mom gave me Mickey and Minnie to display in my home for the kids. Now my youngest gets to get excited about them every year- and they are a conversation piece as well for all my Christmastime guests- I mean, who can resist Mickey and Minnie all gussied up for the holidays?
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.
I am the keeper
I am the secret
I am the answer
I am the end!
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Because it´s to hot to do any type of movement today I decided to do a non planned edit for my love :D
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My beautiful and oldest Tibetan Mastiff, Doris is almost 14. A few days ago she was treated for fluid on her lungs. Unfortunately time is not on our side and we don't know how long we will have with her. We are on borrowed time with this grand old lady.
I don't think, after losing Dodger last year that anything prepares you for losing a much loved family member.
The Daintree Rainforest is a region on the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia, north of Mossman and Cairns. At around 1,200 square kilometres, the Daintree is a part of the largest continuous area of tropical rainforest on the Australian continent. The Daintree Rainforest is a part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland Rainforest, that spans across the Cairns Region. The Wet Tropics Rainforest (that the Daintree is a part of) is the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest in the world. Along the coastline north of the Daintree River, tropical forest grows right down to the edge of the sea. In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, the Daintree Rainforest was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a 'Natural attraction'. The tropical rainforest ecosystem of the Daintree Rainforest is one of the most complex on Earth. Its plant diversity and structural complexity is unrivaled on the Australian continent and represents the origins of other Australian flora. Millions of years ago, the Australian continent was warm and humid and rainfall was plentiful. During this time rainforest thrived in places such as the Uluru (Ayers Rock) region. As Australia became more arid, fewer and fewer places rainforests were able to survive. In the Daintree region, however, the climate and topography were ideal, so the area became a last remaining refuge for the rainforest. Within this refuge, many species were able to live comfortably without reason to change. Their descendants that are still living today retained many of their ancestors' primitive characteristics, some dating back 110 million years. One species in particular, Idiospermum australiense, commonly known as the idiot fruit, is one of the rarest and most primitive of the flowering plants. Its discovery in 1970 was arguably Australia's most significant botanical find, greatly increasing scientists awareness of just how ancient these forests really are. From a total of 19 primitive flowering plant families on Earth, 12 families are represented in the Daintree region making the highest concentration of these plants worldwide. These ancient plant families may be helpful for discerning the origins of the flowering plants. 22299
The oldest mention of Huva Ten Berghe dates from 1483. In 1700 it was bought by baron Willem Jan van Dedem, who had a new house built in its place together with his wife Gerbregt van Delen. This was completed in 1705. The house was restored in 1985. The house takes its name from a river dune nearby.
The Grassmarket is one of the oldest parts of the city, and although the architecture has changed the layout of its open space retains its historic character.
It has always been a bustling market place, in the past with many taverns and inns for the drovers coming to sell their cattle. Today there are still a variety of pubs and independent shops to visit.
The White Hart Inn here is probably the oldest pub in Edinburgh, visited by the poet Robert Burns in 1791 and later by the poet Dorothy Wordsworth.
By the foot of Victoria Street is the recently restored Bow Well. Built in 1681, it was the first provider of piped running water in Edinburgh.
The eastern part of the market was once the site of public executions, marked today by the Covenanters’ memorial.
Perhaps the most remarkable story connected with the place is the tale of Half-Hingit Maggie. After her hanging she miraculously came back to life and was allowed to go free. Look out for the pub named after her nearby.
The Grassmarket was used as a market from the 14th century, with cattle fairs, horse fairs and corn being bought and sold in its wide open space. But this also made it suitable for public executions, with the last hanging taking place here in 1784.
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In Paralimni you can find the largest church square in Cyprus with three churches in the center of the Town.
Two of the churches are dedicated to St. George and the other one to St. Anna which is the oldest one of the three.
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The Krall Barn is believed to be the oldest existing log barn in Lebanon County. The effort to save it first kicked off in 2007, when the structure, then located east of Schaefferstown, was saved from destruction by a cooperating owner, Howard Scharff, who worked with Schaefferstown’s Bill Ross by offering to donate the barn if it was dismantled. The way it stands now, most of the exterior of the Krall Barn is nearly complete. But there are many smaller, inside projects yet to be tackled. The education center is expected to make it easier for visitors to enjoy their time at the 110 acre historic site that features three locks of the Union Canal, an engineering feat visited by none less than President George Washington himself during its construction.
-Jeff Falk -www.lebtown.com
The "Korenstapelhuis" (Graslei) is the oldest building in Ghent (12th century) and also has the oldest step-roofed façade in the world.
It is a textbook example of the Romanesque architectural style. For centuries it was the grain store of the city.
Some of the oldest buildings in Austin can be found in the Sixth Street Historic District, a.k.a. Old Sixth Street and Dirty 6th, that runs east from Lavaca St. (2 blocks west of Congress Ave.) to I-35. While the Sixth St. entertainment district extends well past Congress Ave. to the west, and I-35 to the east, it is the historic section known for its clubs, bars, live music, restaurants, and 19th century architecture that made Austin the "Live Music Capital of the World."
This beautiful circa 1875 building, now home of the Friends Bar, one of Sixth Streets live music venues, is located at 208 E. 6th St. The Sixth Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
RKO_8679. Sad news about Loonkito, one of the oldest lions at Amboseli and probably in the whole world. Together with 10 other lions he was killed by herders (shepherds) following a human-wildlife conflict where the lions killed some cattle and a dog. How can we prevent such tragedies in the future?
I took this image during my last trip to Kenya in November 2022. Loonkito was 19 years old when killed. Male lions normally live up to 10 years in the wild.
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What a great opportunity to see this well known couple first thing on our visit to Seney Wildlife Refuge. They've apparently been together since 1997, making the annual 3,000 mile migratory trip returning to Seney each year. Here's a great article on the couple:
www.audubon.org/news/the-worlds-two-oldest-common-loons-a...
The oldest building that has survived without changing its form is the "Pachołków Tower". It comes from the fifteenth century, when the city fortifications were strengthened by expanding the system of devices at the gates. It is built of brick, on a circular plan and has seven storeys.
In 1834, the prison, which used to be in the town hall, was moved to the tower. It was probably in this period that the name "Pachołków Tower" was created.
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Najstarszą budowlą, która zachowała się bez zmian formy jest "Wieża Pachołków". Pochodzi ona z XV wieku, gdy umacniano fortyfikacje miejskie, rozbudowując system urządzeń przy bramach. Zbudowana jest z cegły, założona na planie koła i posiada siedem kondygnacji.
W 1834 roku do wieży przeniesiono więzienie, które do tej pory było w ratuszu. Prawdopodobnie w tym okresie powstała nazwa "Wieża Pachołków".
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Michigan. It's an active lighthouse at the entrance to the St. Clair River from Lake Huron.
The original much smaller tower built in 1825 collapsed in 1828, and was replaced in 1829 by a taller tower, that was expanded in 1862 to its current 82-foot (25m) height.
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909. Wikipedia
Poike, the oldest volcano:
The Poike volcano was the first piece of land that emerged from the sea and, together with subsequent volcanic eruptions, formed the present territory of Easter Island. Its somewhat remote and isolated location and its difficult access make Poike a little-visited place. However, this mysterious territory contains secret corners and ancient legends that invite to discover it calmly and to know better the past of the island.
Poike, the first volcano on the island:
The name of Poike, usually translated by “hill”, seems to come from the Rapanui expression “Po” (night); “ike” (break) which means “place where the night breaks” because it is the first place on the island that receives the first rays of the rising sun.
Indeed, the Poike is located at the eastern end of Easter Island, and is the oldest of the three main volcanoes on the island, next to the Rano Kau and the Ma’unga Terevaka, which originated their formation. It is estimated that this first eruptive center emerged from the sea about 3 million years ago creating the so-called Poike Peninsula, although its activity was maintained until about 300 thousand years ago. Originally this peninsula was an island but later it was joined to the main body of the island, by lava flows coming from the Terevaka and other nearby volcanic centers.
The Poike is now an inactive volcano with a fairly symmetrical cone shape. The main crater has a circular shape and by its resemblance to a halo of sun or moon was called Pua Katiki, although in another version its name would mean “hill that serves to monitor the cattle.” Unlike other craters, this is totally dry and measures around 150 meters in diameter and about 10 meters deep. Inside a small eucalyptus forest grows that crowns the summit like a leafy green plume visible from afar.
From Pua Katiki, where the Poike reaches a maximum height of 460 meters, a wide plain of gentle slope is observed. which covers an area of about 4.5 km from east to west and 3.5 km from north to south. This large area, almost exclusively covered by a type of grass called here hoi (Sporobolus indicus), ends abruptly on 100-meter-high coastal cliffs formed by the continuous erosion of the sea on the Poike peninsula.
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For some unknown reason, during the period of construction of the large statues, considered the golden age of the island, it is believed that the inhabitants of the Poike peninsula remained separate from the others and hardly participated in the work of carving in the quarries of Rano Raraku.
One proof of its isolation is that only two of the statues found in the Poike are made of the lapilli tuff of the Rano Raraku, while the rest of the statues were made of the white trachyte coming from the Poike deposits.
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21km northeast of Hanga Roa.
The former Ados Israel synagogue, 215 Pearl Street, Hartford, Connecticut. Designed by Milton E. Haymon, this Georgian Revival structure was erected in 1924 for the First Unitarian Church. In 1962 the Unitarians sold the building and moved. Congregation Ados Israel, Hartford’s oldest Orthodox Jewish congregation, was first organized by Eastern European Jews in 1872. In 1898 the Congregation built a synagogue on Market Street. This architecturally impressive building was demolished in 1963 to make way for Constitution Plaza. Ados Israel then moved to the former Unitarian building on Pearl Street. Ados Israel was Hartford’s last synagogue when it closed in 1986. 294
Taos Pueblo is an amazing place. It is the oldest continuously inhabited community in the US. Although only minutes away from the town of Taos NM, it has incredible presence and connection with the land, and the unperturbed mountains.
This portrays a wonderful, mysterious alleyway I happened upon in the golden afternoon light. A barely visible turquoise blue door peeks through at the far end of the ancient, slanted and narrowing adobe walls - beckoning... waiting...
In all the years I've been fortunate enough to visit New Mexico, this is the first time I've visited the Pueblo - long overdue. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, we hope that it remains as it is today - with a strong connection to the past and future.
Thanks to Jaro who was our guide that day. I hope I can return soon.
(I now see that this is best viewed in a darkened room to see the subtleties in the shadows :)
The unique church of St. Nicholas in Horodysh was the oldest church building in Menshchyna. In 2016, the church was moved to the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Pirogov.
St. Nicholas Church was built in Horodysh in 1763, it consisted of a four-sided nave, an eight-sided hall and a six-sided altar. By the way, the structure was built without a single nail.
In 2016, the church was dismantled and moved to Pirogov. Only the foundation remained in Horodysh.
In the restored church, the walls are the same as in Horodyshche, and the outside is decorated with modern materials.
Унікальний храм Святого Миколая в Городищі, був найстарішою церковною спорудою на Менщині. У 2016 році церкву перевезли до Національного музею народної архітектури та побуту, що в Пирогові.
Свято-Миколаївська церква зведена в Городищі 1763 року, складалася з чотиригранного бабинця, восьмигранної зали і шестигранного вівтаря. До речі, споруду побудовали без жодного цвяха.
2016 року храм розібрали і перевезли до Пирогова. У Городищі залишився тільки фундамент.
У відреставрованої церкви стіни стоять ті, що й в Городищі, а ззовні оздобили сучасними матеріалами.
The 1919 Bentley EXP-2, the actual second Bentley that WO produced. And....drum roll.......it won 11 races outright, and went 2nd 7 times!.
Fresh out of the Royal Air Force a century ago in 1919, W.O. Bentley built three EXP cars to start off his car venture. Using his experience with aircraft engines, he developed a 3.0-liter four-cylinder with aluminum pistons for his cars.
After Autocar tested EXP1, Bentley used his exhibited chassis to build EXP2 into a two-seater sports car, featuring an aluminum body, and an engine with four valves per cylinder, a twin-spark head, twin magnetos, and a few bits of magnesium here and there. As a result, EXP2 made 175 horsepower in its ultimate iteration. Since it weighed just 1500 lbs, it was good for a top speed of 79 miles per hour. In 1921, that was still plenty enough for a victory, as long as a car could stay in one piece throughout the race. Fortunately, Bentley's chassis were the most robust in the business, a hallmark of his, and a factor in his 5 LeMans 24 hour long distance wins, which favor the well engineered and strongly built chassis.
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Built in 1117 by the Almoravids who ruled southern Morocco for more than a thousand years, this building known as the Almoravid Koubba is believed to have been built for ablution / cleaning before entering a nearby mosque that has long since disappeared.
My oldest daughter and I made it to Arches National Park and got it some hiking and photography. This is the “Windows” section of the park. There are several arches in this area and the terrain isn’t to terribly difficult to maneuver to get to the top open portion. She made it to the top as I was inspecting several angles to shoot from. When she arrived, I yelled out to her to raise her hands high in the air while I captured this image.
We only spent one day there but hiked over 8 miles in the park. We cancelled all of the trip we had planned except for this park as the threat of the Corona Virus was becoming more threatening to travel and we wanted to limit being exposed around people. We had planned to visit Bryce, Zion, and Antelope Canyon. While out there we discovered that all of the Navajo Nation had closed (Antelope, Monument Valley, etc).
My work remains open but I’m on vacation. Hope everyone out there is safe and healthy.
Mike D.
Enjoy the Holiday Season with Friends #8532
As we approach the holiday season, take time to visit with a friend and share a meal. We are social creatures that thrive in the presence of others. Remember, to be thankful for what you have and treasure your friends both near and far.
Pictured above are two Galapagos Tortoises (Chelenoidis Nigra) enjoying a meal at Saint Augustine Alligator Farm. The Galapagos is the largest of all tortoises, which can reach lengths of five feet and weigh over 600 pounds! Characteristics include heavy limbs, long necks, and high domed dark colored (nigra) shells. As herbivores, they eat a wide variety of vegetation, including flowers, grasses, leaves, and even cactus.
The tortoises are endemic to the Galapagos Islands located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, roughly 600 miles west of Ecuador. Status/ conservation lists them as ‘vulnerable’ while the biggest threats today comes from the introduction of non-native invasive species to the Islands, such as feral dogs, cats, and rats that prey upon young tortoises. Cattle and goats also compete with the larger tortoises for vegetation.
Galapagos tortoises are the longest living vertebrate, with an average life span of 100 years with the oldest living 152 years. This animal can go for nearly a year without food & water!
***Now, can you see the benefits of spending time with a dear friend or family members??? “May you enjoy your friends and family with the approaching Holiday Season!”
Factual information supplied by the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm.
Sligachan bridge is the oldest known standing bridge in skye built between 1810 and 1818 although a new bridge has been built next to it Sligachan remains a hugely important junction as its part of the only road leading to the west end of the island.
Skye is an island full of myths and legends and this bridge holds a tale of its own. Its believed you can gain eternal beauty from the waters below the bridge. You must go on your hands and knees at the waters edge to fully submerge your face in the water for 7 seconds, (you cant bring the water up to your face). Unfortunately for me we had no running water in the river it was completely frozen due to the extreme weather.
I wouldn't usually shoot a bridge straight on but with the stunning black cullin mountains painted with snow there was no way i couldn't use this as the backdrop.
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Oldest Building on West Street
Architecture ...Italy Vilia
The original owners of Italianate homes would often have been third or fourth generation Canadians, probably descended from United Empire Loyalists. The Loyalists were refugees. They left the newly formed United States because they disagreed with fundamental policies of the new republic, one of them being slavery. Many of the Loyalists left beautiful properties, large homes and good lives with only the belongings they could fit on their backs or in a wagon. They would have been pleased to see their descendants living in comfort. In addition, they would have been happy to see that their descendants had maintained the same moral principles that forced their own migration.70
This is the oldest, uninhabited part of Beverston Castle. In fact, I had to take this photo through the bars of an iron gate, so I couldn't get any closer to avoid the dark shadows ...
On Wikipedia, there is some information on Beverston Castle to be found, accompanied by a photo that is almost identical to mine! This is an extract:
"Beverston Castle, also known as Beverstone Castle or Tetbury Castle, was constructed as a medieval stone fortress in the village of Beverston, Gloucestershire, England. The property is a mix of manor house, various small buildings, extensive gardens and the medieval ruins of the fortified building. The castle was founded in 1229 by Maurice de Gaunt, and it saw action in the Civil War.
Much of the castle remained in a state of ruin according to a 2019 report, and had been uninhabitable since the 17th century. Several buildings on the 693-acre property, including five cottages and the 17th century house with seven bedrooms, were in use as residences, however."
Toruń - is one of the oldest Polish cities (in 1233 the town was granted municipal rights).
Nicolaus Copernicus Birthplace.
The Old Town Torun is one of the most valuable historical monuments in Poland. In 1997, he was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Old Town Hall in Torun is the main secular building of the Old Town. The Gothic building was built during the 13th and 14th centuries. In 1703, during the siege of the city by the Swedish army, there was a serious fire and the destruction of the town hall. In the years 1722-1737 reconstruction was made. Recent renovations were carried out between 2003 and 2005, when the former "glow" of the tower was restored.
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Toruń - jest jednym z najstarszych miast Polski (prawa miejskie uzyskał w 1233 roku).
Miejsce urodzenia Mikołaja Kopernika.
Zespół Staromiejski Torunia jest jednym z najcenniejszych zespołów zabytkowych w Polsce. W 1997 roku został wpisany na Listę Światowego Dziedzictwa Kulturowego UNESCO.
Ratusz Staromiejski w Toruniu to główna budowla świecka Starego Miasta. Gotycki budynek powstawał etapami w ciągu XIII i XIV wieku. W roku 1703 w czasie oblężenia miasta przez wojska szwedzkie doszło do poważnego pożaru i zniszczenia ratusza. W latach 1722-1737 dokonano odbudowy. Ostatnie prace renowacyjne były przeprowadzone w latach 2003-2005, wtedy przywrócono dawny "blask" wieży
The oldest pub on Poole Quay.
Originating from 1635 and steeped in history this distinctive green tiled pub on the quayside is popular with locals and tourists alike. Pews, the bar and wood panelled walls adorned with old Poole photographs dominate the small cosy single room interior, while bench seating at the front provides a great place to watch the many activities taking place on the quay
The oldest building at Queen’s, this graceful neoclassical villa was built as a private home for the local Anglican Archdeacon George Okill Stuart in 1839.
Okill Stuart's father, Rev John Stuart, had been granted the 200-acre plot of land in 1785 in recognition of his status as Chaplain of the King's Royal Regiment, Bishop Emissary of the Church of England, and one of Kingston's most important United Empire Loyalist leaders.
Summerhill was restored in 1984 and again in 2002 and is a designated Ontario historical site.
In 2010, the east wing was officially renamed Agnes Benidickson House in honour of the former Chancellor (see Agnes Benidickson).
Vyšehrad is the oldest seat of Czech princes; in fact, the local settlement was established in the mid-10 th century. Situated on a rocky promontory above the Vltava River, it offers stunning views of the city, and the park area holds hidden architectural treasures including the rare Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic Church of Sts Peter and Paul, the national cemetery Slavín, and the underground casements housing the some of the original Baroque statues from the Charles Bridge.
Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia in June of 1906 and run on the Norfolk & Western Railroad as a mixed use engine until 1962, No. 475 is Strasburg Rail Road’s oldest and second largest steam locomotive.
The worlds oldest active ship, Star of India celebrated her 151th birthday this November and it will be setting sail in honor of this memorable occasion out of San Diego Bay and into the ocean. Star of India was built in 1863 at Ramsey in the Isle of Man as Euterpe, a full-rigged iron windjammer ship. After a full career sailing from Great Britain to India and New Zealand, she became a salmon hauler on the Alaska to California route. Retired in 1926, she was not restored until 1962–63 and is now a seaworthy museum ship home-ported at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in San Diego, California. She is the oldest ship still sailing regularly and also the oldest iron-hulled merchant ship still floating.The ship is both a California Historical Landmark and United States National Historic ship.
Valley of Fire State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area covering nearly 46,000 acres (19,000 ha) located 16 miles (26 km) south of Overton, Nevada. The state park derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays. It is Nevada's oldest state park, as commemorated with Nevada Historical Marker #150. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
Valley of Fire is located in the Mojave Desert 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas, at an elevation between 1,320–3,009 feet (402–917 m). It abuts the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the east at the Virgin River confluence. It lies in a 4 by 6 mi (6.4 by 9.7 km) basin.