Landmarks

E Cho asked:


Europe is full of old-world style, culture, and history. If you’re planning a trip to Europe and want to visit some of the best landmarks in Europe, investigate these top picks for your next trip to Europe.

Big Ben, London

When people think of Big Ben, they think of the clock tower near the House of Parliament. Big Ben is, in fact, the name for the bell inside the tower. Regardless, it is probably one of the most famous landmarks in London.

The bell chimes every 15 minutes so all Londoners can hear. If you’re a native of the UK, you can climb the clock tower to see Big Ben, however oversees visitors are not permitted to tour the tower.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is the icon of Paris. It was erected as tribute to the end of the French Revolution, but today it is one of the most well-known and most recognizable buildings in the world.

The magic of the Eiffel Tower can truly be felt when you venture to the top to get a spectacular view of Paris. Going to the top of the Tower right before sunset provides the best views. After it gets dark, you can see the lights on the Tower twinkle in the twilight. Lights go off at 2 am, so be sure to catch a glimpse before then.

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Leaning tower of Pisa began its construction back in 1174 as a clock tower for the neighboring cathedral. During its construction, the ground began to sink causing the tower to lean to one side. To this day, the famous landmark continues to sink into the ground at a very slow rate. The top of the tower can be reached by the 200+ stairs found in the center of the building.

Buckingham Palace, London

Buckingham Palace is probably London’s most famous building, and still a working Palace and home to the Queen. If you go in the summer months when the Queen is in Scotland you can get a tour of the staterooms.

You can witness the famous “Changing of the Guards” at Buckingham Palace. It takes place every day at 11:30am.

Notre Dame, Paris

Notre Dame is a Paris Cathedral and one of the finest examples of French gothic architecture. It’s free to enter but if you want to go up into the towers, you will need to pay.

There are lots to do around Notre Dame like watch the street performers or sit in a local café for a bite to eat.

Europe has plenty of choices for culturally interesting monuments and landmarks for travelers to choose from. Whether it’s the geography with the famous winding rivers, the majestic cathedrals, history with the greatest Kings and Queens, or centuries-old clock towers that still keep time today, Europe has a rich history embedded in its famous landmarks. Any tourist is sure to find something that peaks their interest in Europe.



MARQUIS

myager2 asked:

Part three of episode three of the landmark series on BBC Radio 4. Starring Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Schneider, Doon Mackichan and Rebecca Front. Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Steven Wells, Andrew Glover, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring and David Quantick. Credit to Cook’d and Bomb’d for the audio edits. … chris christopher morris armando iannucci steve coogan alan partridge on the hour radio comedy bbc fake news

GLEN

wnm1983nc asked:


What is the land mark?

PABLO

Norman asked:


This is the link to a picture scanned in from a 35 mm slide it is old and im curious as to what this picture is of specifically the gold object

http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad64/dbl1716/?action=view&current=scan0008.jpg
Thanks for your awnser pretty sure thats it

RUBIN

andrew.regan.2006@googlemail.com asked:


The United States’ many man made landmarks provide ample entertainment for any driver. Whether you’re cruising along Route 66 or taking a drive from New York to Miami, you’re bound to find numerous instances of the wonderful and the wacky on your travels, from the world’s largest pancake to the world’s longest sausage. But these attractions don’t have to be simply minor points on your vacation - instead, why not take a multi-stop tour of the US and pay proper tribute to these outstanding features of pop culture!

If you’re hoping to visit some of America’s best “World’s largest” landmarks, you’re sure to be in for a treat. However, planning your route is important so pick out exactly which landmarks you want to visit before embarking on your vacation. If you live on the East Coast, why not visit The Big Duck in Flanders, New York, as a starting point.

Located on Long Island, the Big Duck was originally built in 1931 by a duck farmer in Riverhead, and used as a store in which he sold ducks and duck eggs. It was also used as a gift shop from which travellers could purchase Peking Ducks. The Big Duck measures 15 feet wide, 30 feet long and 20 feet tall, and its eyes are made from Ford Model T tail lights. It is not only a valuable Long Island landmark but is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Long Island newspaper, Newsday, “The Big Duck has influenced the world of architecture,” so the building is definitely worth a visit on your multi-stop landmark tour of the US.

If you live near the West Coast, why not begin your journey with a trip to America’s tallest fountain in Fountain Hills, Phoenix, Arizona? Ironically, the fountain is found in the desert - and it shoots eight tons of water at a height of up to 625 feet in the air at 7000 gallons a minute! The fountain is the central attraction in the residential community of Fountain Hills, and was built in 1971 by Robert P. McCulloch. The spout of water rises from a concrete sculpture in the shape of a water lily, located at the centre of an enormous man-made lake. Whether you’re travelling in a large group of friends, or you’re taking your kids on your tour with you, you’ll love the spectacle that the fountain offers!

Or, for a novelty trip that is sure to please all, why not travel to North Pole, Alaska - 1700 miles south of the real North Pole! - and visit the World’s Largest Santa Claus. Measuring more than 48 feet tall and 33 feet wide, this giant fibreglass Kris Kringle is located next to North Pole’s famous Santa Claus House, and is the most popular attraction for many visitors in Alaska. And, with its Christmas-themed streets and candy-cane decorated street lights, North Pole is sure to provide unparalleled festive fun on your vacation - even if you visit in summer!

If you’re planning a multi-stop tour of the best “World’s largest” attractions in the United States, and you’re worried about the cost of extensive travel, rest assured you’ll be able to find hotels that run comprehensive hotel reward schemes, which allow you to collect points and other benefits, including air miles. So you’ll be able to earn rewards while making your multi-stop vacation a success!

Andrew Regan is a freelance online journalist who travels extensively.



HERSHEL

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


America has made a lot of progress in technology and social awareness. However, it is still backward in the area of achieving equality of race, gender, and class. Unfortunately, discrimination and prejudice stemming from the belief that one nation or race is better than the other is very much present in America, especially at the workplace, a place of utmost importance to millions of Americans.

Certain landmark cases related to racial discrimination have led to an increase in awareness among American citizens. Due to certain brave people who battled for equal rights and opportunities, the patriarchal point of view that only white men are the leaders in economy and industry and superiors in ability and intellect is fast losing popularity.

The case of Walgreens employees versus their employers is an example of a landmark racial discrimination case. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discovered that Walgreens had been discriminating against African Americans by denying them promotions and also by assigning them to low-performing stores in African American localities. Since this constituted violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Code, Walgreens had to make a settlement of $20 million.

In April 2005, Judge Susan Ellston of the US District Court for the northern District of California ruled that Abercrombie and Fitch were guilty of racial discrimination. The retail chain had to pay $40 million as damages to the offended party. Abercrombie and Fitch are now on a consent decree to hire a variety of people such as African Americans, Asians, Latinos, and also women.

These landmark racial discrimination cases can raise the awareness of people and encourage them to work toward a society that is free from all discrimination on the basis of color and race. One of the positive outcomes of these landmark racial discrimination cases could be a more diverse workforce in America’s leading companies. But the question remains as to how far it will be successful in eradicating thoughts of discrimination against people because of race, color, and gender.

While some employers are delighted that such cases might bring about equality of the races, others feel that being forced to employ people irrespective of race, color, and gender might lead to more resentment among the various classes.

Whatever their immediate results, these landmark racial discrimination cases have definitely enhanced diversity at the workplace as well as awareness about the adverse effects of racial discrimination.



HUMBERTO

CornerGasSeason1 asked:

have attracted tourists by erecting giant statues of eggs, moose and magpies, Dog River decides it should put up its own big tourist magnet. The question is what. Finally the mayor’s grandmother comes up with the perfect landmark. The only problem is the name of the landmark has an unfortunate double meaning. But who can argue with the mayor’s grandmother? Meanwhile, Brent’s dad Oscar gets help from some head cheese to stop a love-struck admirer from ruining his marriage. Guest stars: …

LEVI