Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) west of Amesbury and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and sits at the centre of the densest complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.
The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury henge monument, and it is also a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge itself is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage while the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Stonehenge
The Ressurection Church of Foros
The Resurrection Church is a signature sight of Foros, located on the Red Cliff, 412 meters above sea level. It was built to commemorate the rescue of the Russian Emperor Alexander III in a railway station wreck near Kharkov in 1888. All the cars of the train were almost completely destroyed, except the car in which the Emperor and his family traveled. Many churches were built to commemorate this miracle all around Russia.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
The Terra Cotta Army - Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Terra Cotta Army - Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, originally uploaded by Carol PostCrossing Journey.
The Terracotta Army are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BC, were discovered in 1974 by several local farmers near Xi'an, Shanxi province, China near the Mausouleum of the First Qin Emperor.The figures vary in height (183–195cm - 6ft–6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.
*another great postcard from Francoise of China :)
Friday, February 27, 2009
Montefioralle - Italy
The village of Montefioralle is rated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy..
Pienza Siena Tuscany Italy
Beautiful scenic of Toscana landscape..designated by UNESCO as a natural and artistic reserve.
Te Anau - New Zealand
One of New Zealand most famous attraction, Te Anau is equally beautiful, famed for its glow worm caves, and is the gateway to the serene landscapes of Fiordland National Park. Nowhere else in the country is there such a concentration of mouth-watering scenery. The fiords of Milford and Doubtful Sound cut deep into the heart of the national park, providing a rich haven for dolphins, seals and countless birds and an awe-inspiring venue for kayaking or cruising. Waterfalls stream down the slopes of the steep mountains and are surrounded by lush forests.
Palace in Sorkwitach - Poland
Palace-built red-brick was built in 1850-1856 on the wave recalling the letter U In the north-east corner tower, dominates oktagonalna.
On the night of August 26 to 27 years the palace burned down in 1914. It was rebuilt by Bernard Baron von Paleske in the years 1922-1923.After World War II it became the property of PGR.
Matthias Church - Budapest
Officially named as the Church of Our Lady, Matthias Church (Hungarian: Mátyás templom) is a church located in Budapest, Hungary at the heart of Buda's Castle District. According to church tradition, it was originally built in 1015. The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and was extensively restored in the late 19th century. It was the second largest church in medieval Buda.
London
Tower Bridge built in 1894, gateway to the city of London, crosses the River Thames, The world famous bridge opens to allow shipping into the Pool of London.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Volcanoes of Kamchatka
This is one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world, with a high density of active volcanoes, a variety of types, and a wide range of related features. The six sites included in the serial designation group together the majority of volcanic features of the Kamchatka peninsula. The interplay of active volcanoes and glaciers forms a dynamic landscape of great beauty.
