Eiffel tower The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built beside the Seine River in Paris. The tower has become a global icon of France and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The structure was built between 1887 and 1889 for universal Exhibition of the French Revolution. The construction was only meant to last for the duration of the Exposition. The man behind the Eiffel Tower was Gustave Eiffel, known from his revolutionary bridge building techniques. The structure took more than two years to complete. Each one of the about 12,000 iron pieces were designed separately to give them exactly the shape needed. All pieces were prefabricated and fit together using approx. 7 million nails. Inaugurate March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower would be the tallest structure in the world until the completion of the Chrysler Building in 1930
Tower Bridge General · Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London. Design · In the second half of the 19th century, increased commercial development in the East End of London led to a requirement for a new river crossing downstream of London Bridge. · Subway Committee was formed in 1876, chaired by Sir Albert Joseph Altman, to find a solution to the river crossing problem. It opened the design of the crossing to public competition
The Tower in the Middle Ages The Tower of London, that formidable symbol of England's national heritage, served as a royal residence as well as a prison in the medieval period. The monarch traditionally spent the night at the Tower prior to his or her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. It has been the stage on which much of England's dramatic but often sad and bloody saga of royal history has been played out. The founding of the Tower The Tower of London was founded by King William the Conqueror. After his coronation on Christmas Day, 1066, William hastily ordered the erection of a wooden fortress between the Thames and the ancient Roman wall which then surrounded London. William began the building of what is now termed as the White Tower ten years later. A rectangular stone keep of Caen stone, designed as an impregnable fortress and as an impressive and awesome demonstration of his power to the Londoners
Tower of London Location The Tower of London is located at the eastern boundary of London, next to Tower Bridge on the northern bank of the Thames river. Description At the centre of the Tower of London stands the White Tower. The White Tower is defended by a massive curtain wall, which has thirteen towers. The first curtain wall is defended by a second massive curtain wall, which has five towers. The tower is manned by the Yeomen Warders (known as Beefeaters), who act as tour guides, provide security, and are a tourist attraction in their own right. Every evening, the warders participate in the Ceremony of the Keys as the Tower is secured for the night. History The Tower of London was founded in 1078 by William the Conqueror. In the 12th century, King Richard the Lionheart enclosed the White Tower with a
The Eiffel Tower English Tatyana Kareva 9a Form The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris. The tower has become a global icon of France and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Most visited monument Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris. More than 200,000,000 have visited the tower since its construction in 1889, making it the most visited paid monument in the world High Including the 24 m antenna, the structure is 325 m high (since 2000), which is equivalent to about 81 levels in a conventional
engineered by Sir John Wolfe-Barry. Employed 432 construction workers. The total cost of construction was £1,184,000. Sir H.Jones Sir Total length 244 meters (801 ft) Hight 63 meters Opened 30 June 1894 Clearance below 8.6 meters (28 ft) 70,000 tons of concrete were sunk into the riverbed to support the construction. Over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework for the towers and walkways. Tower Bridge is also simply one of the most unique venues in London for weddings, private and corporate events. The lifting of Tower Bridge has become a must see event for visitors to London. Six people were injured on May 2009, when a lift in Tower Bridge, central London, fell 3m . Robbie Maddisons bacflip stunt http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Bridge http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/ http://www.aviewoncities.com/london/towerbridge.htm http://www
Tallinn TV tower Rauno, Georg 11B Thursday, March 7, 13 Facts n Built to provide better telecommunication services for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics regatta n Tower height: 314 m n Viewing platform height: 170 m n Tallinn TV tower was reopened on April 5, 2012 Thursday, March 7, 13 TV tower after reopening n 2 lifts that are going to top with only 49 seconds n New design n 360 panoramic view n Estonia´s hall of fame gives an overview what people who have lived in Estonia have accomplished n New cafe and restoran with a beautiful view Thursday, March 7, 13 Thursday, March 7, 13 Thursday, March 7, 13 Architects n David Bassiladze and Juri Sinis n Renovation from KOKO Arhitects OÜ-
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London. The bridge consists of two towers which are tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways which are designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The
in 1066, became the home of William the Conqueror in 1834, everything except Westminster Hall was burnt in the great fire the present building was designed specifically to house parliament and was laid out in Gothic style by Sir Charles Barry, completed in the 1840's THE BUILDING Nearly 1,200 rooms 100 staircases over 3 kilometres (two miles) ofcorridors located next to the River Thames in London TOWERS Includes several towers: Victoria Tower - a square tower at the south-western end of the Palace St. Stephen's Tower a.k.a Central Tower - lies over the middle of the Palace Clock Tower a.k.a Big Ben at the north- eastern end of the Palace VICTORIA TOWER ST. STEPHEN'S TOWER CLOCK TOWER DIFFERENT PARTS The Royal Apartments the House of Lords the House of Commons Westminster Hall HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBER Was opened in 1950 after the Victorian chamber had been destroyed in 1941 located at the northern end
The City and The Tower of London Styv Solovjov G1a The City Founded by Romas 43-50 AD, set up trading post It has seen at least 15 major fires 1666 burnt down 4/5 of its houses Then The City was rebuilt Tower Bridge (Tower Hill tube), built in 1894 during the Second World War, its was heavily bombed Now there is one of the biggest financil centres in Europe Banks, stock exchange Many banking and insurance institutions have their headquarters there Stock Exchange, Lloyd's of London,the Bank of England are all based in the City Over 500 banks have offices in the City City is an established leader in trading in Eurobonds, foreign exchange, energy futures and global insurance Of the $3
Neti Kukk London London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom . London Eye The EDF Energy London Eye is a giant 135metre tall Fer r is wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in the Br itish capital. The Tower of London Tower of London, is a histor ic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral dedicated to Paul the Apostle. It sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the seat of the Bishop of London. Shakespeare's Globe Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstr uction of the Globe Theatre which was destroyed by f ire in 1613
Eiffel Tower Introduction · The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. · Constructed from 188789 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially criticized by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. · The Eiffel Tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world. Introduction · It's 324 metres tall, what maks it the tallest building in Paris(It's about as tall as a 80-storey building!). · Its base is square, measuring 125 metres on each side. · During its building, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to become the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City was finished in 1930. Due to the
Westminster Today For centuries, Westminster was the political and religious center, but today Westminster is the center of government. Westminster Hall was built in 1099 by the son of William the Conqueror and is one of the largest medieval halls. It was part of the Westminster Palace, which was destroyed by a fire in 1834. The Houses of Parliament that we see today were rebuilt in the 19th century after the fire. The Big Ben clock tower is the largest four-sided ringing clock in the world and it is also one of the London's most famous symbols. Some think that Big Ben is the name of the clock on the tower, but actually it is the name of the big 13-ton bell that rings every fifteen minutes. The most historic religious building in Britain is Westminster Abbey, a beautiful church across the street from the Houses of Parliament. It was begun between 1042 and 1065 when the English king Edward the Confessor built a church on
Great Coastal Gate & Fat Margaret's Tower Good morning ladies and gentlemens, and welcome to Great Coastal Gate and Fat Margaret's Tower. Before we begin the tour, I`d like to tell you a little about their history. The Great Coastal Gate (Suur Rannavärav) was the most important gate in Tallinn. It was built as a defence on the seaward side of Tallinn, but also to impress visitors coming in from the sea. In the Middle Ages the Great Coastal Gate was about 300 footsteps from the harbour. Legends say, that during storms, the waves reached the gate. .
Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Sightseeing Madame Tussaud Wax Figures museum Westminster Abby Big Ben Buckingham Palace London Zoo Harrod's department store London Tower Bridge London Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London. Harrod's department store Harrods is a high-end department store in London. The Harrods motto is - All Things for All People, Everywhere. Activities London Eye All Around London Hop On & Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour London Showboat Dinner & Cabaret Cruise
favoured by the tzarist family and nibility of Russia, according to a special project: in order to keep the crowned heads away from rain or other weather conditions, the unique 216 meter long platform was covered with a roof in its entirety. The train station includes a passanger building, an imperial pavilion and a passage connecting both. In addition to the unique passanger building, the most notable exhibits of the museum include old trains and engines, the storage building, the water tower, a depot, the revolving bridge and the houses of the railway workers.
The World Trade Center Complex New York, NY September 11th, 2001 Facts - I WTC Complex: Consist of Seven Buildings Owner: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Architect: Minoru Yamasaki & Associates Engineer: John Skilling & Les Robertson, based in Seattle Contractor: Tishman Construction Company Ground Breaking: August 5th, 1966 Opened: April 4th, 1973 Facts - II Dimensions: 200 feet Tower sides. Total area : 12 million square feet 40,000 sq ft per floor Height: 110 stories high, 1368 and 1362 feet. (417 and 415 meters). Elevators: 239 elevators and 71 escalators Earth work: 1.2 million cubic yards were excavated Facts - III Steel: 200,000 tons Concrete: 425,000 cubic yards Windows: 43,600 windows 600,000 sq ft of glass Cooling: 60,000 tons of cooling capacity
LONDON Tarvi Langus 6. class Contains The Big Ben The Tower of London Hyde Park The London Eye The Tower Bridge More pictures The Big Ben Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock of the Palace of Westminister in London The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. The tower has appeared in many films. Muutke teksti laade Teine tase Kolmas tase Neljas tase Viies tase The Tower of London The Tower of London is historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history. The Tower has used: Zoo; Prison and now it is a museum. Muutke teksti laade Teine tase
Old City Harbour is one of the biggest and busiest passenger harbour in the Baltic region -The Russalka Monument Russalka is a sculpture, created by Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson, in 1902. The bronze and granite monument standsas a memorial to the crew of a Russian battleship "Russalka" , which sank in the Gulf of Finland in 1893.The monument itself is a figure of an angel, which sends blessing to that place, where, with the whole crew, sank russian battleship "Russalka" -TV Tower The TV Tower was situated in 1980 to the summer olimpiad. From the watching platform a wunderful view on Tallinn and Finland coast is opened. The TV Tower itself is used for broadcasting Estonian tv chanels and radiostations, and like mobile communication mast -The Kadriorg Park & Palace -The Kadriorg Palace- was a summer residence of the royal family. It was situated by Peter I in 1718 and named it in the honor of hiswife ?Ekatherine?. Palace was projected by italian architect
the centre of publishing and newspaper business for centuries. The Daily Courant was the first newspaper published there. The terrible World War II destroyed many of the beautiful buildings in the City. Luckily, some important old churces like Temple Church are still standing. One of the most interesting things to see there is St Paul's Cathedral. It is 110 metres high. If you climb to the top of it, you'll see a wonderful view of London. The oldest building in the City is the historic White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The whole group of buildings and towers is called the Tower of London. The Tower has a long, interesting history. It was a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Many important prisoners have been executed there. Some say, that the ghosts of Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Gray and others now live there. Nobody knows when the ravens came to the Tower of London, but an old legend says that if the ravens leave, the kingdom will fall. Today eight ravens
Maelma kõrgemad hooned Koostas:Sander Kitsing Juhendaja:Kairi Ainjärv Klass:7 SISUKORD Burj Khalfah Abraj Al-Bait Towers Willis Tower Taipei 101 Shanghai World Financial Center International Commerce Centre Petronas Towers Nanjing Greenland Financial Center Guangzhou West Tower Trump International Hotel and Tower Burj Khalfah Burj Khalfah (araabia , ehitusjärgus Burj Dubayy [burdz dub'ai] (araabia ) on Dubais Dubai emiraadis asuvpilvelõhkuja, mis avati 4. jaanuaril 2010. Burj Khalfah on maailma kõigi aegade kõrgeim ehitis, kuid ametlikult ei omistatud seda tiitlit talle enne, kui hoone oli ametlikult avatud. Ehitise kõrgus on 828 m. Burj Khalfah erineb teistest ehitistest, mis on alates 20. sajandist maailma kõrgeima hoone
1547) Second level Anne Boleyn (Executed 19 Third level Fourth level May 1536) Fifth level Mary I (1516-1558) - Half-sister Edward VI (1537-1553) - Half-brother Janeli Õim 11A From childhood to becoming Queen Anne Boleyn was beheaded on the Tower Green 1536. Elizabeth, who was two years and eight months old at the time, was declared illegitimate and deprived of the title of princess like her half-sister Mary. Elizabeth was sent away from court , as she was a reminder to Henry of Anne. Her last stepmother Katherine Parr, brought both Elizabeth and her half-sister Mary back to court. In eight short years she had lost her mother and had had three stepmothers, two of whom were now dead.
Take the following questions with you, find answers to them and put them down for yourself in this MSWord document. Don't forget to "take" photos - you are supposed to recognise the landmarks later on! At the end of the tour send the worksheet to yourself so that you could use it again. Good luck with exploring the city! DAY 2. The route: Westminster Abbey The Houses of Parliament London Eye 10 Downing Street St Paul's Cathedral The Tower of London Tower Bridge Globe Theatre Greenwich Observatory Destination 1: Westminster Abbey When was Westminster Abbey founded? (see its homepage: http://www.westminster-abbey.org/home ) 960 When was the last royal wedding held in Westminster Abbey? Whose was it? 29 April 2011 Prince William and MissCatherine Middleton How many monarchs have been buried in Westminster Abbey? 17 Destination 2: The Houses of Parliament What is the other name for the Houses of Parliament? Palace of Westminster
hard at work creating new items. City wall Tallinn's medieval city wall is a sub-facility that was built to protect the lower Tallinn and upper Tallinn (Toompea). The building of the city wall began in 1310th years, and by improving over time it formed the city wall with defensive buildings (towers). It was finished by the end of the 1561. Then it was 2.35-kilometer-long circular wall, which had 27 wall gate, 8 tower gate and 21 other stone fortifications. Many parts of the town wall have survived until today Great Coastal Gate (Suur Rannavärav) and Fat Margaret's Tower (Paks Margareeta) Great Coastal Gate (Suur Rannavärav) and Fat Margaret's Tower (Paks Margareeta) are located on the north end of Pikk Street. The Great Coastal Gate and Fat Margaret's Tower are two of Tallinn's most remarkable and outstanding defensive constructions
Fat Margaret was built in 16th century. Author of the first design was Clemens Pale, but the building was finished by Gert Konigk. 2nd March 1917 the convicts were liberated and the tower was set in fire by the mob of workers and sailors In 1930ties part of the complex buildings were used by the Tallinn City museum In 1978 to 1980 the tower were renovate First architect Clemens Pale was start building the canon tower in 15101529 to protect the harbour against the invaders. Building was finished by master Gert Konigk from Münster in 1531. The tower was reconstructed by Polish renovators from 1978 to 1980 The tower was originally used the canon tower, later it was taken into use as an arsenal and magazine . 1830 1917 it served as a prison since the convicts were liberated and the tower was set in fire Fat Margaret's Tower are now used by houses the
Big Ben When most people heat the words "Big Ben" they immediately conjure up an image of the striking Victorian Gothic structure of the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament). Let's clear up a common misconception first; technically speaking, the name "Big Ben" does not refer to the famous tower, nor to the four huge clock faces of this London landmark; instead, it refers to the largest of the five bells inside the clock tower, whose chimes are such a familiar sound to listeners to BBC radio over the years. The tower was begun following the disastrous fire which destroyed the old Palace of Westminster in 1834. Charles Barry was given the contract to rebuild the Palace, and his designs included a clock
displayed in the Museum of London in the Barbican. At the end of the fourth century AD the Roman Empire began to crumble and the Roman armies were recalled from Britain to defend Rome itself. Once they had left Anglo-Saxons invaded and settled in Britain. They were farming people who preffered to live outside towns. For a while London probably lay in ruins, but it eventually developed again, partly because of its position on the river was good for trading. The Tower of London There is more of London's history in the Tower than anywhere else in London. It is the oldest surviving building in the capital. The Tower of London was begun by William the Conqueror in 1078 as a castle and a palace but even before the site had been used by the Romans and Anglo-Saxons. The tower comprises not one, but 20 towers, the oldest, the White Tower, dates back to the 11 th Century. The Roman stone wall, parts of which can still be seen on the territory of the
The name was first recorded in the description of the second siege of Tallinn in 1577 as Kyck in de Kaeken, later on several forms of the same name were used, such as Kik (Kyk) in de Kok, Kiek in die Küche, Pulffer-Thurm Giecken Köck. In 1696 the present name Kiek in de Kök was also mentioned, meaning "peek into the kitchen" in Low German. And true enough, it was possible to watch what the enemy was doing in their "kitchen" i.e. on position lower down from the about 38m-high tower. Already in the late 15th century the tower was somewhat reconstructed. The outer walls were made thicker and the tower got a diameter of 17.3 m. The walls are 4 m thick but the tower was then lower than today. The waterproof upper floor made of cobblestones was open and had 22 embrasures in its parapet. The parapet must have been covered by some kind of a roof but the middle part of the floor was uncovered to get the mortars and catapults in place better.
- In example, it was called The Merlin Entertainments London Eye/ The British Airways London Eye. 3. Does it attracts people to visit or not? Why?- Yes it does, because it’s an entertaining and easy way to have a great view of London. Big Ben 1. How big anniversary it had on 31 May 2009?- It had 150th anniversary. 2. How many steps are there inside?- There are 334 steps inside. 3. After who was the bell inside called?- It was called in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall. Tower of London 1. What is the oldest tower?- The oldest tower is White tower. 2. How many years was it in use as a prison?- it was 852 years in use as a prison. 3. Who initiated the construction of the Tower?- William the Conqueror initiated the construction of the Tower. Hyde Park 1. Who opened the park to the general public?- Charles I opened the park to the general public. 2. Name one famous landmark.- In example the Serpentine Lake/
It is located on the north back of the River Thames. In 1834 most of it burned, so in 1840 The Palace of Westminister was rebuilt. It is the meeting place of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom - the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Houses of Parliament is composed of 1100 rooms, 100 staircases and three miles of corridors. Parliament takes breaks during Christmas, Easter and over the summer. The Palace of Westminster features three main towers The Central Tower, The Victoria Tower and The Clock Tower, also known as Big Ben. The Central Tower stands over the middle of the building, immediately above the Central Lobby. This tower is proof that after the fire in 1834, the palace can still look good. The Victoria Tower is the most striking property of Charles Barry's design for the New Palace of Westminster. At the time when tower was in built, it was the highest secular building in the world. Nowadays the Big Ben is
Sightseeing in Estonia Tallinn TV Tower The Tallinn TV Tower (Tallinna teletorn) is a free-standing structure with an observation deck, built to provide better telecommunication services for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics regatta event (see Sailing at the 1980 Summer Olympics). It is located near Pirita, six km north-east of the Tallinn city center. The tower has a specified height of 314 m (1030.2 ft), though some sources put it at 312.6 m (1026.6 ft). The building is administered by the public company Levira (formerly Estonian Broadcasting Transmission Center Ltd) and is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. The tower was designed by architects David Baziladze and Juri Sinis. The cornerstone was laid on September 30, 1975, and the building was inaugurated July 11, 1980 (although the first transmission took place in 1979)
LANDMARCS HYDE PARK: Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner. The park is divided in two by the Serpentine. The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens; although often still assumed to be part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has been technically separate since 1728, when Queen Caroline made a division between the two. THE TOWER OF LONDON: Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower), is a historic fortress and scheduled monument in central London, England, on the north bank of the River Thames. It is located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and is separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It is the oldest building used by the British government. [1]
The Bishropic Castle of Kuressaare Location The castle locates in Kuressare in the center of Saaremaa county. Exterior/interior The castle is a good example of late Gothic style because of it´s strict exterior and tasty architectual elements. It´s made from big blocks of dolomite and has a big yard in the center.There are two towers on the northen side of the building: The Watch Tower, also called Tall Herman, and the Defence Tower. The entrance to the castle is also situated on the northen side. The castle has many parts. One part is basement, what was used as store and household room. That included kitchen, brewing room and furance. The second part is the main floor. It was built very elaborately, because there situated the most important rooms. A chaple the highest room in the castle is situated in the south corner. In the nortwestern corner are bishop´s living rooms
The Old Town (The Dome Hill) Kelly Pärkman 10a Tallinn Lillekyla Gymnasium Table of Contents Tallinn Toompea Castle Tall Hermann's Tower Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin Danish King's Garden The House of the Estonian Knighthood Maiden Tower References Tallinn The centre of Tallinn Dome Hill The lower town Toompea Castle Location Built in the 13th to the 14th centuries Wooden fortress The building of the Riigikogu Several parts Tall Hermann's Tower Location 14th century The name of the tower The Estonian flag
Trio and others, have performed on the Song Festival Grounds. Tallinn Song Festival Grounds have also been the location for the concerts of many international stars such as Michael Jackson, Brian Adams, Tina Turner and others. The beer festival Õllesummer has become very popular and it is visited by thousand people. 5 Light Tower of the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds One of the most original buildings on the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds is the 42 meters high Light Tower, constructed at the same time as the Song Stage in 1960. The Light Tower is traditionally used to song festivals, when the festival opening the fire lit in the tower, it be in the fire as far as the festival ends. During other times the Light Tower is open to all visitors who wants to enjoy the view from the tower.
The portion of the wall that has survived is two kilometres long, encompassing 26 of the original towers. Three towers and a section of the town wall surrounding the Old Town are open to the public and can be visited by anyone with a sense of adventure. Tallinn Old Town is changing fast with widespread renovations, but it has kept its charm. Many of the 26 towers that still stand now house cafes and museums. It is written in the chronicles that Kiek in de Kök was once the most powerful tower along the Baltic shores. The round cannon tower, built in the 15th century, has a diameter of 17 meters. Its height is 38 meters and its walls are 4 meters thick. The tower was just high enough that its guards had a view into the kitchens of neighbouring buildings. The tower s name, "peek in the kitchen", comes from its height. The tower was partially destroyed during the Livonian War (1558-1583), but the building itself did not fall
Kiek in de Kök is an old German language nickname for towers, mainly those that formed parts of town fortifications. They gained the name from the ability of tower occupants to see into kitchens of nearby houses. Due to the history of the Hanseatic League and the Teutonic Order, also towers far outside modern Germany bear this name, like in Gdask and Tallinn. The tower in Tallinn is an artillery tower built in 1475.The walls are 4 m thick but the tower was then lower than today. The waterproof upper floor made of cobblestones was open and had 22 embrasures in its parapet. The parapet must have been covered by some kind of a roof but the middle part of the floor was uncovered to get the mortars and catapults in place better. Compared to the other Tallinn towers Kiek in de Kök was predominant in its fire power, due to its 27 embrasures for cannons and 30 for handguns. The ground floor was a storage floor and there was also the initial entrance
London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympic Games and will host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Many visitors come to see the famous sights, museums and galleries; others come for the shopping. The famous sopping street is Oxford Street. It is the most famous street in London where you can buy souvenirs, clothes, and so on. Today Harrods's is among the world`s best known shops. The famous sights in London are British Airways London Eye, the Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, St Paul`s Cathedral, The Houses of Parliament, Shakespeare`s Globe, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and so on. British Airways London Eye was built to celebrate the Millennium. It is the worlds largest and tallest observation wheel. You can get gorgeous views from it. It is perfect way to see city`s exciting architecture and landscape. The Westminster Abbey is one of the oldest buildings of London were many famous people are berried
Design • Architects - Minoru Yamasaki, Emery Roth & Sons • Closely-spaced towers • The worlds tallest building • Height 417m, with antenna 526m • 110 floors Construction • Construction started in August 5, 1966 • Had to create 23 acers park next to center • Complited in 1970 • Opened for tenants in January 1972 • The ribbon cutting ceremony was on April 4, 1973 • Total cost reached to $900 million Buildings • "North Tower," a 110-story tower • "South Tower," a 110-story tower • 22-story Marriott World Trade Center Hotel • 2 office buildings • United States Customs House and a Federal office building • New York City government emergency response center and WTC office rooms Owners • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey • Leased to Vornado Trust Realty for 39 years in 2001 Exploitation • Observation deck and Windows on the World • Resturant
Bridges in England Nimi Tower Bridge Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 Tower Bridge is 60 meters long with towers that rise to a height of 43 meters Tower Bridge is the only Thames bridge which can be raised London Bridge London Bridge is between the City of London and Southwark London's original bridge made this one of the most famous bridge in the world Southwark Bridge Southwark Bridge is a road-bridge linking Southwark and the City across the River Thames It was designed by Ernest George and Basil Mott and opened in 1921 Westminster Bridge
had the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century . In 1547 the royal residence was moved to Whitehall Palace, but the Lords continued to meet at Westminster, while the commons met in St. Stephen's Chapel. Ever since these early times, the Palace of Westminster has been home to the English Parliament. In 1834 there was a huge fire that destroyed much of the old palace. All that remained was the chapel crypt, The Jewel Tower and Westminster Hall. It was Lord Melbourne, the Prime Minister, who saved the great hall by arranging for the fire engines to be brought right into the hall and personally supervising the fire fighting operation. The magnificent Gothic Revival masterpiece you see today was built between 1840 and 1888, this was the work of Charles Barry who designed the buildings to blend with nearby Westminster Abbey. The two imposing towers, well known
1973. The modern bridge has sleek lines and is adorned with red lights. Guests travelling to London may choose to make a stay at the London Bridge Hotel, or possibly visit the bridge Monument to the Great Fire of London or the Monument tube station. No matter how you choose to spend your time viewing the London Bridge, the contrast of a modern thoroughfare to the ancient bridges that it has replaced creates an intriguing tourist experience. Tower Bridge Disliked by most when constructed in 1894, the Tower Bridge has become a symbol of London. The Tower Bridge, named after its two impressive towers, is one of London's best known landmarks. This Victorian Bridge is now more than 100 years old. It was designed by Wolfe Barry and Horace Jones, and completed in 1894. The middle of the bridge can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but
Funk on afroameerika tantsumuusika, milles on esiplaanil rütm. Harmoonia ja meloodia on vähem tähtsad. Rütm on punkteeritud, palju kasutatakse sünkoope. Rütmilistele kitarri-, vaskpilli- ja basskäikudele ning trummiaktsentidele lisandub gospellik laulmisstiil. Funk tekkis 1960 aastate keskosa lõpul, kui afroameerika muusikud sulandasid soul'i, soul jazzi ja R&B ühtseks ja rütmiliseks uueks muusikastiiliks. Tuntumad esitajad on Tower of Power, The Commodores, James Brown jt. Fungi muusika oli aeglane, seksikas, vaba ja tantsitav. Fungi selged afroameerika muusikalise väljenduse iseloomujooned tulenevad Lääne Aafrika muusikatraditsioonidest ja leiavad oma varaseimad väljendused hingelistest, töö või kiidu hüüetest, gospelist ja blues'ist. Funk muusika on souli, soul jazzi ja R&B segu. Funk muusika hõlmab enda alla ka Electro muusika (mis on kombineeritud elektroonilise muusikaga ja funk'iga
GENERAL o London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. o It’s situated in the South East of England with population of 14 million people. HISTORY oLondon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and it was founded by the Romans in 40 A.D. and called Londinium. CLIMATE • London has a temperate marine climate like much of the British Isles, so the city rarely sees extremely high or low temperatures. THINGS TO SEE o THE TOWER OF LONDON o THE LONDON EYE o TOWER BRIDGE o BIG BEN o THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT 1 o ST JAMES’S PARK THE TOWER OF LONDON THE LONDON EYE TOWER BRIDGE BIG BEN, THE HOUSE PARLIAMENT 1 AND FAMOUS RED DOUBLE DECKER BUS ST JAMES’S PARK THINGS TO DO IN LONDON You can: o Cross the Thames in a cable car o See a world-class classical concert o See the best dance in town o See a movie under the stars o Tour the Royal Opera House o Dance till dawn at Fabric
Sutton 2. Westminster 19.Croydon 3. Kensington and Chelsea 20.Bromley 4. Hammersmith and Fulham 21.Lewisham 5. Wandsworth 22.Greenwich 6. Lambeth 23.Bexley 7. Southwark 24.Havering 8. Tower Hamlets 25.Barking and Dagenham 9. Hackney 26.Redbridge 10. Islington 27.Newham 11. Camden 28.Waltham Forest 12. Brent 29.Haringey 13. Ealing 30.Enfield 14. Hounslow 31.Barnet 15
attacks. More than 50 were killed and 750 injured in three bombings on London Underground and another aboard a double decker bus near Russell Square in King's Cross. 5 BIG BEN Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well.Big Ben is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free- standing clock tower in the world. It celebrated its 150th anniversary in May 2009 (the clock itself first ticking on 31 May 1859),during which celebratory events took place. A clock tower was built at Westminster in 1288, with the fine-money of Ralph Hengham, Chief Justice of the King's Bench.Despite being one of the world's most famous tourist
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name from the sainted Norwegian king Olaf Haraldsson. St Olaf Church was part of the united western tradition of Christianity, whose polity continues in the Roman Catholic church today. However, from the Reformation the church has been part of the Lutheran tradition. In 1950 St. Olaf’s Church became a Baptist church.The Baptist congregation continues to meet at St Olaf’s today. Pictures of St. Olaf’s Church cc St Olaf’s Church Tower According to some sources St Olaf’s Church was the tallest building in world from 1549 to 1625, till the Eiffel Tower was built. In 1590 the total height of the tower was 115 meters. After several rebuildings, the height of the tower is now 123,5 meters. In summer visitors can climb winding staircaise to the tower’s viewing platform to enjoy the views of the city.Did you know that there are 232 steps up to the viewing platform.The tower has been hit by
Facts about Italy ● Italy is apart of Europe ● The capital city is Rome ● The population is 60.92 million (2012) ● Official language is Italian What is Italy Known For? ● Many monuments ● Great tourist attractions ● Culture and Art ● Fine Food ( largest producer of wine) ● Fashion (Armani, Gucci, Versace) Famous Landmarks ● Leaning Tower of Pisa ● Canals of Venice ● Roman Colosseum ● Santa Maria del Fiore ● Duomo Church Leaning Tower of Pisa ● In Italian the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Torre Pendente Di Pisa. ● Located in the Piazza Dei Miracoli ● Freestanding bell tower ● Took 344 years to build, beginning in August 1173. ● Started to lean during construction because the foundation was built on a soft ground.
Across the river is the Ivangorod castle. Day 3 Tartu · I would visit Tartu on day 3. First, I would go and have a look at the Old Town to learn about it. Then, I would go have a look at the Tartu University, which is quite near. Day 4 Alatskivi · On day 4, I would go to Alatskivi and have a look at the castle. Alatskivi is near Tartu and it's also near lake Peipsi. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful forest. Day 5 Pärnu · In Pärnu, I would go and see the Red Tower, a former prison tower, which is the only preserved fort tower of Uus-Pärnu. After that, I would possibly go swimming, if it was warm enough. Day 6 Haapsalu · In Haapsalu, I would go to the Estonian Railway Museum. There are a few old locomotives, wagons and freight cars on the rails, which would be quite interesting to look at. Then, I would go and relax at the Fra Mare Thalasso Spa. Day 7 Paldiski · Before leaving, I would go to the Paldiski Submarine Base
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