Owner: Beautiful Places URL:http://juka14.blogspot.com Join Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:03:18 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: On this blog you can find my photos of beautiful places in the world. See the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland and many more. All photos are taken by myself when i was at these places. Site statistics:Click here
Calton Hill 2008-03-08 04:15:00 Calton Hill is a peaceful place in Edinburgh and give you a beautiful view on the city. It has a few monuments on it. One of them is the National Monument, this is the unfinished acropolis you see on the 3rd photo. The photos below show you the view from the hill on Edinburgh.
The Scott Monument 2008-03-06 07:24:00 The ScottMonument
is dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish writer. It's over 61 metres tall and stands on Princes Street. It has a viewing deck on the top that can be reached by a total of 287 steps. The fairground that you see close to the monument is there for the festive season, a nice extra when visiting Edinburgh around Christmas.
Britannia 2008-03-05 09:21:00 The Royal Yacht Britannia
was the home of the Royal Family while being on the sea. It retired in December 1997 and now lays in the harbor of Edinburgh open for visitors. The entrance to the yacht is via a shopping centre next to it.
Edinburgh Castle 2008-03-04 12:04:00 This castle you can find on Edinburgh
rock in the centre of the city. A visit to this castle can take up to 3 hours, but it's well worth it. From the rock you can also have a great view on the city. The big cannon that you see on the second photo is called Mons Meg. It weighs 6 ton and last saw action in 1681. Read more:Castle
Arc de Triomphe 2008-03-01 07:17:00 The Arc de Triomphe stands at the end of the Champs-Élysees. It is 51 metres high, 45 metres wide and is the second largest one in the world.
Place de la Concorde 2008-02-29 13:07:00 The Place
de la Concorde
is a the largest square in Paris, it is situated between the Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Gardens. On the square are two colorful fountains and the 3300 year old Obelisk of Luxor. From this square you can see the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
An impression of Paris 2008-02-26 07:35:00 A few images taken when i was walking down the streets in Paris
.
Notre Dame 2008-02-22 08:55:00 The Notre Dame
is a beautiful Gothic cathedral in the centre of Paris. It took 182 years to build it and give place to 9000 people. The building has beautiful stained glass and gargoyles on the walls wich give it a special look. There's a metro stop at the Ile-de-la-Cite wich will bring you very close to the cathedal.
An Award!! 2008-02-20 10:44:00
I got this great award today from Susanne, the author of Sue's Daily Photography
She has one of the best photo blogs i've seen and already 5oo posts!! Thanks Susanne!!
This is how it works:
1.Write a post with links to 5 blogs that you like.
2.Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3.Display the You Make My Day logo.
4.Tell the award winner that they have won by commenting on their blogs or emailing them the news.
Here are the 5 blogs that made my day and get this award:
-Digital Polaroids
-Barcelona Photo blog
-Up in Alaska
-Apache
-Culture Shiok!
These blogs deserve this award!
Read more:Award
The Castle of Versailles 2008-02-16 13:45:00 This famous castle in Versailles was designed by the Sun King Louis XIV. Inside the castle you can see the most beautiful decoration you can imagine. In the back you can admire the garden that took about 20 years to complete. Versailles is easy to reach from Paris by train, the journey can take up to 40-50 minutes. Read more:Castle
Sacre-Coeur 2008-02-12 05:06:00 This Basilique du Sacre
-Coeur is located on the highest point of Paris, the butte Montmartre. Inside this Basilica you can see the beautiful painted dome. You can also go in the Dome and have a great view on the city.
Moulin Rouge 2008-02-08 08:46:00 The nightlife in Paris is ok, there are many places to have a drink. But it can be expensive... If you want something more you can always have a look in this place. I heard they have got some great shows. You can find them in the Montmartre district. Read more:Moulin
, Moulin Rouge
The Louvre 2008-02-03 05:04:00 The Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and many other masterpieces. It really is a great museum where you can find everything. It is divided into 3 parts, to much for just one visit. So you could use 1 day for every part of the museum. Don't leave Paris without having a look in here!
Eiffel Tower 2008-01-30 07:36:00 The EiffelTower
is one of the most famous monuments in the world. There are 3 levels where you can have a look at the centre of Paris. The first 2 levels you can reach by stairs, or elevator if you prefer. And for the last one to the top you have to buy an extra ticket for the elevator. But it's worth it for the view you get there. Read more:Eiffel Tower
Christ Church Cathedral 2008-01-25 08:51:00 The Cathedral
of the Holy Trinity, commonly known as ChristChurch
Cathedral. Most of the structure dates from 1871 to 1878 when a huge restoration was undertaken. You can find it in the oldest part of Dublin.
Phoenix Park 2008-01-21 15:15:00 The Phoenix
Park is the largest urban enclosed park in Europe. Here you can find Dublin Zoo, one of the oldest in the world. The park is a very nice place for a walk or for some sporting activities.On the photo you can see Wellington Monument, the tallest obelisk in Europe. It was build to commemorate the victories of the Duke of Wellington.
O'Connell Street 2008-01-18 12:50:00 O'Connel Street
is the main street in Dublin. For the best shopping have a look in Parnell Street or Grafton Street. Parnell Street you can find off the main street, Grafton street is a 10min walk from O'Connel Street. But keep in mind that Dublin can be expensive.
St James's Gate in Dublin 2008-01-15 08:19:00 The St James
's Gate in Dublin
is the home of Ireland's most famous beer Guinness. The brewery was founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Learn more about the history of Guinness or how it's made and visit the Guinness Storehouse. This is located in the heart of St James's brewery.
The Rock of Cashel 2008-01-12 04:22:00 High on a hill in Cashel you can see these ruin of the cathedral, the Round Tower and Cormac's chapel. One of Ireland's best tourist attractions. Not so far from the Rock of Cashel(5 to 10 minutes walk) you can see the ruins of Hore Abbey(photos below).
Dungarvan 2008-01-09 12:04:00 Dungarvan is a small seaside town on the south coast of Ireland. There is a beach if you would feel like a swim or you can have a look at the small cliffs not so far from the beach.
Mitchelstown Caves 2008-01-06 05:57:00 The Mitchelstown Caves
deserve a visit, you can see some great stalagmites and stalactites here. The tour in the caves is not that long but it's a nice experience to have a look in there. You can find the caves off the Cahir-Mitchelstown road
Kilkenny Castle 2008-01-03 09:06:00 Because of a big renovation most things are new in KilkennyCastle
. But it's still one of the better castles i've seen in Ireland. The big hall that you see at the end of the tour is the most beautiful part of this castle.
Holy Cross 2007-12-31 11:46:00 Here you can see the Holy Cross
Hill in Clonmel. It's a very peaceful place and very nice for a walk. If you're there at the right moment it can be full of colourful flowers. The walk up the hill is very steep but it's worth the view.
Atlantic Ocean 2007-12-22 05:54:00 This photo was taken from a beach not so far from the Cliffs of Moher. A nice place for people to surf. Read more:Ocean
Palace of Holyroodhouse 2008-03-09 11:56:00 The Palace
of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. It was founded in 1128 as a monastery. It stands at the end of the Royal Mile and is open for visitors.
Edinburgh Architecture 2008-03-09 11:40:00 I don't know the name of these buildings and didn't had enough time to have a closer look. But the architecture is really great. If you have some information about them you can always let me know. Read more:Architecture
, Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2008-03-09 11:59:00 A few photos to say goodbye to Edinburgh
... I had a great time here and hope to see it again some day.
Pomeranian Dukes' Castle 2008-03-30 13:35:00 This castle in Szczecin was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt after. Now it became the seat of administrative and cultural institutions. Some parts are open for visitors and from the Bell Tower (last photo) you can enjoy the view on the city. From the many benches on the bailey you can rest and have a look at the Clock Tower (first photo) dating back to the 16th century. Read more:Castle
, Dukes
, Pomeranian
Old Town Hall 2008-03-31 11:08:00 The Old Town
Hall was build in the 13th century and reconstructed in the 15th century with Gothic elements. Today you can find in here a popular restaurant and the city museum.
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