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May11

Zurich, Switzerland

 Zurich is a city with no shortage of timekeepers. Zurich is also a city of landscape design, the Helvetica typeface and the Swiss Army Knife. Clocks are everywhere, over train and tram stations and from the facades of office buildings and church steeples. Time may rule this modern capital but also symbolizes the dynamic between the city’s history and modernity.
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Jul21

One of New York City’s most famous landmarks

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Grand Central Terminal (popularly called Grand Central) is a Terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms 44, with 67 tracks along them. They are on two levels, both below ground, with 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower. The monumental railway station was constructed in 1903-1913 for the New York and Harlem Railroad Company. It is a grand Beaux-Arts building which serves as a transportation hub connecting train, metro, car and pedestrian traffic in an efficient way. Grand Central Terminal is home to five fine restaurants, twenty casual restaurants, and about fifty unique specialty shops. The terminal hosts large public events in its 12,000 square foot Vanderbilt Hall.
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Mar15

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

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Prior to the building of the Petronas Twin Towers, the Sultan Abdul Samad building has long been a famous landmark for Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur. Unique moorish-style design, this building is designed by British architect A.C Norman. The building once served as the administrative offices for the government during the British administration, but now it is home to the Supreme and High Courts. This is the most photographed building in the city.
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Jul10

As a part of beautiful landscape, flower clock brings us pleasant feeling

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A symbol of the Geneva, Switzerland, watch industry of world renown, the famous flower clock, located at the edge of the Jardin Anglais (English Garden), was created in 1955. It is a masterpiece of technology and floral art. The Flower Clock is the pride and glory of the city, honouring the importance of the watchmaking industry as well as the skilfulness of its gardening team. It changes every year to accommodate the seasonal colours and requires around 6500 flowers, trimmed to the millimetre by horticultural specialists. Formerly only decorative with its sole dial comprising over 6,500 flowers, the new millennium provided it with decisive artistic dimensions thanks to the ingenuity of the gardeners of the Service of Green Spaces and the Environment.

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Mar19

Part of the face of England

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The Clock Tower is a Turret clock structure at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament building in Westminster, London, England. Big Ben is one London’s best – known landmarks, and look most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even known when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face.
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Jan11

An unique Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain – Paradise Valley/Scottsdale, Arizona

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A chic retreat, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is situated high overlooking Paradise Valley and the mountains beyond. This boutique property has an exhilarating atmosphere with its modern architectural design, huge infinity pool, Asian-inspired Spa and minimalist ‘elements’ restaurant with Jade Bar overlooking the glittering Valley.
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Jan06

The most magnificent beaches of this Caribbean island with turquoise blue waters stretching to the horizon

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sunscape-the-beach-punta-cana-7.jpgsunscape-the-beach-punta-cana-1.jpgGet away from it all with first-class fun in the sun at Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana. Sunscape has it all, and it’s all included. Sunny beaches. Shady palm groves. Wild water sports. Amazing entertainment! Activities for all ages. Spectacular dining… and best of all, no worries, no reservations, no wristbands! Escape to Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana and have an amazing time with family, friends and loved ones.
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