Hobbies

1 juillet 2015

Puerta de Europa (Gate of Europe), Plaza Castilla, Madrid

Puerta de Europa "Puerta de Europa" is the first inclined skyscrapers in the world. This 115m twin towers are incined at 15°. In 1989, Kuwait Investment Office commisioned American architects Philip Johnson & John Burgee to design these towers. This is...

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12 novembre 2014

Plaza De La Merced, Malaga.

Plaza De La Merced P laza de la M erced is the heart of Malaga. In the centre is the Monumento a Torrijos, which is an obelisk designed by Rafael Mitjana. This was erected in the memory of General Jose Maria de Torrijos Y Uriarte who was executed for...

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10 septembre 2014

Nerja, Andalousia , Spain

Nerja N erja is a small town situated at the Mediterranean coast of Spain. In 1959, archeologists discovered some remains of the Palaeolithic age from the Nerja Cave (Cueva de Nerja). This shows that the region was inhabited by prehistoric men around...

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30 avril 2013

Sagrada Família, Barcelona

Sagrada Família The Basilica of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Spain's most visited places. Mid 19th century, a bookseller José Maria Bocabella decided to build a church for the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia).This...

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1 août 2012

The Palau Nacional of Montjuïc & its Magic Fountain, Barcelona.

Palau Nacional of Montjuïc T he Palau Nacional of Montjuïc was built in 1929 for the Univerasal Exibition of Barcelona.This magnificent palace was designed by Charles Buigas. It became a National Art Museum in 1934. Today it houses Romanesque church paintings...

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29 juin 2012

Parc Güell , Barcelona.

Parc Güell T he Industrialist Eusebi Güell appointed Antoni Gaudi to construct a residential area with 60 villas. The project failed & the park was inaugurated with two villas & a fabulous park. On either side of the main entrance there are Hansel-and-Gretel-style...

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26 avril 2012

Triumphal Arch of Barcelona

Arc de Triomf The Triumphal Arch of Barcelona was the main entrance of the 1888 Universal Exibition. This Neo- Moorish style arch was designed by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. This reddish brick arch was decorated with several stone sculptures. The stone...

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19 avril 2012

The Boqueria Market of Barcelona

Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria B a r celona's Bouqueria market is the largest indoor market in Europe.This is located in the busy street of Las Ramblas. This market was started in 1217 to sell meat. Later they started selling pigs and was popularly...

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29 mars 2012

Barceloneta Beach - Barcelona.

Barceloneta Beach B arceloneta beach is one of most beautiful sandy beaches in the world. This 1100m long beach stretches from Barceloneta to Port Vell . The long avenue parallel to the beach was created in 1753. The sail shaped Hotel Vela (W-Hotel) is...

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