Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, stretching across 6.5 km, built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate of India in 1321, as he established the fifth historic city of Delhi, which was later abandoned in 1327. It lends its name to the nearby Tughlaqabad residential-commercial area as well as the Tughlaqabad Institutional Area
The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt square in the central Mitte district of Berlin housing the German orchestra Konzerthausorchester Berlin. Built as a theatre from 1818 to 1821 under the name of the Schauspielhaus Berlin, its usage changed to a concert hall after the Second World War and its name changed to its present one in 1994
The Oval, presently referred to as the Kia Oval due to a current commercial sponsorship deal, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The Oval is the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club, and also traditionally hosts the final Test match of each English summer season in late August or early September.
One of the more unusual sights in Kingston (in southwest London) is several disused red telephone boxes that have been tipped up to lean against one another in an arrangement resembling dominoes. This sculpture by David Mach was commissioned in 1988 and is called Out of Order. Kingston upon Thames is the principal settlement of the Royal Borough of Kingston
Arising out of the midst of the surrounding greenery, the giant opencast mines of Rio Tinto create a surreal, almost lunar landscape. The removal of layer upon layer of soil and rock, in the search for iron ore, copper and a host of other mineral ores, has tinted this part of the world in hues of dusty pink, brown, yellow, red and grey. It is reputed to be the oldest mines in the world
Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. The falls are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road. The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel so they are visited by a large number of tourists despite their relatively small size.
Serra de Rubió windfarm is a windfarm in the city of Serra de Rubio in Cataluna county near Igualada in Spain. The total installed power from the webfarm stands at 25.5 MW and the yearly production estimate is 63 GW.h. There are a total of 17 turbines each with a power capacity of 1500 kW and a diameter of 77m. Acciona Energia is the owner of the dinfarm that is currently operational.
Despite being relatively small (250 m long), the Boadella Beach is worth a visit due to its peaceful atmosphere. You can access Cala Boadella across a partially hidden 200 m long footpath through a pinewood which may well contribute to the beach’s low number of visitors. Naturism may be practised in the northern part of the beach between the rocks
The Navarre Bardenas are a natural semi-desert of some 42,000 ha that covers southeast of Navarra (Spain). The soils are clay, chalk and sandstone and have been eroded by water and wind creating surprising ways in which they emphasize the canyons, plateaus tabular structure and lonely hills, called seamounts. Bardenas lacks urban areas and vegetation is scarce
Alájar is a town and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 771 inhabitants. The population of the town has remained under the 800 number for the last 10 years. Alájar had 8 villages in the 19th century. Currently, only 4 villages are inhabited: El Calabacino, El Collado, El Cabezuelo and Los Madroñeros.
Singapore’s first suspension footbridge was built in 1998. The bridge spans the Geylang River and allows residents of Tanjong Rhu to cross over to the National Stadium. Singapore’s first suspension footbridge was officially opened by Koo Tsai Kee, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, 4 August 1998.
Built by the British in 1860, Fisgard’s red brick house and white tower has stood faithfully at the entrance to Esquimalt harbour. Once a beacon for the British Royal Navy’s Pacific Squadron, today Fisgard still marks home base for the Royal Canadian Navy. Inside the building are two floors of exhibits, dealing with shipwrecks, storms & far- flung lights
The MICA building, with all of its 911 windows painted in a myriad of colours like green, red, yellow and blue, is sure to catch your eye as you explore the Civic District trail. Its vibrant exterior and revamped internal space makes it the ideal venue for large-scale exhibitions and performances. It was gazetted as a national monument and given a new lease of life in 1998
Khao Phing Kan or Ko Khao Phing Kan is a two-island pair located on the west coast of Thailand, in the Phang Nga Bay, Andaman Sea. About 40 metres from its shores lies a 20 meters tall islet Ko Tapu. The island is a part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Since 1974, when it was featured in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, it is popularly called James Bond Island.
The Plaza Hotel & Casino is a casino-hotel located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada owned by the Tamares Group and operated by Navegante. It currently has 1,037 rooms and suites, as well as an 80,000-square-foot (7,400 m2) casino. The Plaza also features a seasonal roof top swimming pool, beauty salon, and fitness center, as well as a Race & Sports Book.
The Australian War Memorial is Australia’s national memorial to the members of all its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in the wars of the Commonwealth of Australia. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum. It was opened in 1941, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant memorials of its type in the world.
Dataran Lang, or Eagle Square, is certainly the most prominent landmark in Kuah, Langkawi. Visitors arriving in Langkawi will not fail to notice Dataran Lang, with its 12 meter high statue of the reddish brown sea eagle poised for flight. In addition to the eagle statue, Dararan Lang is beautifully landscaped, with twin pavillions, reflective ponds, bridges and restaurants.
Parliament House is the meeting facility of the Parliament of Australia located in Canberra, the capital of Australia, designed by Mitchell/Giurgola Architects, and opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] At the time of the construction, it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere at over $1.1 billion.
The Albert Memorial is situated in Kensington Gardens, London, England, directly to the north of the Royal Albert Hall. It was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved husband, Prince Albert who died in 1861. The memorial was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Gothic revival style. Though opened in 1872, the statue of Albert was ceremonially “seated” in 1875
Purana Qila is the inner citadel of the city of Dina-panah, founded by the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun in 1533 and completed five years later. Purana Qila and its environs flourished as the sixth city of Delhi and are located on the banks of the river Yamuna. The fort was built at the site of ancient city of Indraprastha founded by the Pandavas
