Jun13
Published by Asya in Arts, Czech Republic, Europe, Monuments, Parks
Telc lies in the southwest of Moravia in the Czech-Moravian Highlands, Czech Republic. It probably dates back to the first half of the 13th century. Telc underwent a great boom in the 16th century during the time of the Lords of Hradec. It was then that the originally Gothic castle in the town was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and the houses surrounding the main square took on their current appearance with arcades. The Baroque can be found on the hill above the town near the road in the direction of the town. The square area is characterised by two public fountains and by the Marian column which are situated in its eastern part.
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Apr24
Published by vanhal in Asia, Chillin, Cultural, History, North Korea, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
When in North Korea, foreign visitors will often be asked to pay homage to the Great Leader President Kim Il Sung. This will usually be done at the Kumsusan Memorial Palace.Visiting the Kumsusan Memorial Palace to pay homage to Kim Il Sung is quite an experience. Entry is through a long passageway which has the longest travelator that I have seen in my life. I was advised by my guides that it was installed at the initiative of the Great Leader General Kim Jung Il so that visitors would not get tired when walking to the palace. “The great leader is always thinking of the comfort of his people”,
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Dec02
Published by vanhal in ACTIVITIES, Arts, Bulgaria, CONTINENTS, Europe, Monuments, Photos, Praying, Relaxing, Sightseeings, TOPICS, Travel Stories, Travel Tips, Travel gear, Urban Tourism, Walking
Hram-pametnik Aleksander Nevski (St Alexander Nevski Memorial Church)
Said to be Sofia’s most photographed monument, Alexander Nevski is a magnificent neo-Byzantine cathedral-sized church, topped by copper and golden domes. Considered the heart of the city, it was built between 1882 and 1912, in honor of the Russian soldiers, who fell when the Russian army helped liberate Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in 1878. The church takes its name from Alexander Nevski, credited with saving Russia from Swedish troops in 1240 and the patron saint of the family of the tsar at that time, Alexander II – also known as Tsar Osvoboditel, the ‘Tsar Liberator’ – who led the army that drove out the Turks.
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