Tagged With "Marble Arch"
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Tasmania Travel Experience – Get the Most out of Your Trip
Nina Simons has some suggestions for visiting Tasmania and shares some of the travel gems you'll find there.
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Art, Architecture, History and More in Fun Frederick, MD
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities she experienced on a fun weekend in Frederick, Maryland.
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Old Gang Lead Mine & Smelt Mill, North Yorkshire
Ian Cook shares the fascinating history of lead mining and lots of great photos of the Old Gang Lead Mine & Smelt Mill in North Yorkshire
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Cathedral Church of St John the Divine, NYC
PHeymont visits New York City's massive Episcopal cathedral, a hotbed of activity and activism, as well as an artistic and historical treasure.
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Re: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn (Where Gumbo Was #160)
Yes...let's see who gets this one! Like the Gumbo piece I did once on copies all over the world of the Statue of Liberty , that Roman Arch theme is everywhere!
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Re: Strolling up the Champs-Elysées
I guess I will have to give it another chance...the section from the Rond Point to the arch have sometimes seemed like an unpleasant mix of Fifth Avenue and Times Square, so we've been giving that section a pass!
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Re: Strolling up the Champs-Elysées
A good place for an evening stroll, unless their youngsters are out rioting. The Champs is a favorite place for this. The area around the arch is very developed but fun to window-shop, and that's where all the car showrooms are.
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Re: December 18, 2015: Tiled arches in Tallinn
I think the arches were actually functional, probably bracing the wall of the building on the right against the thicker fortress wall on the left. The tiled tops must be to protect the arch against the effects of the weather eroding the arches. Unusual, in any event.
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August 13, 2020: Antler Arch, Fairbanks
Billed as the “Farthest North Antler Arch” and constructed in 2010, the site has become a popular tourist draw in Fairbanks.
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Maymont Gardens, Richmond, Virginia
George G pays a return visit to Maymont Park in Richmond, this time taking us through the extensive and beautiful gardens.
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Return of kissing stirs up a Blarney
An Irish tradition returns, but with a bit of controversy over its post-Covid precautions.
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Sept. 19, 2020: Images of Paris, 1988
How things have changed, and not, is hinted in these 1988 photos by JHeymont.
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St. James Park, London
DrFumblefinger visits St James Park in Westminster, a popular royal park adjacent to Buckingham Palace.
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Frederik's Church, Copenhagen
DrFumblefinger visits the "Marble Church" in Frederiksstaden. It's best known for its dome and rounded architecture.
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Santa Fe Station, San Diego
San Diego's beautiful station has played a key role in the city's history.
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USA Revisited: an Australian perspective
Barry shares fond memories of a last pre-pandemic visit to some of America's best scenes.
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Darwin Arch now Pillars of Evolution
A popular attraction for Galapagos visitors, especially divers, has given way to nature; its horizontal cap has crumbled into the sea.
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo #431
If you were not able to decode any of the symbols on yesterday's coat of arms, then this picture of a pretty arch might help. It is clearly associated with a religious site - but where is it?
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Toledo's Alcazar and the Alcántara Bridge
DrFumblefinger visits Toledo, Spain, and enjoys its beautiful Alcazar and views of the Alcántara bridge and Tagus River Valley
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Tokopah Falls, Sequoia National Park
DrFumblefinger hikes the Tokopah Falls Trail in California's Sequoia National Park.
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New London sight called 'unsightly'
A huge, and supposedly temporary, pile near London's Marble Arch, draws stinging criticism and an apology from local officials.
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Reset: Marble Arch Mound v.2 opens
The infamous attraction has re-opened after some cosmetic surgery, but critics are still unhappy.
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NYC's Times Square gets a Ferris wheel
New York City gets a temporary Ferris wheel and something new to complain about.
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The Falkland Islands
With a rich maritime history, abundant wildlife and immensely hospitable locals, this slice of Britain in the South Atlantic has a lot going for it.
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Tacoma: Glass Made, Glass Displayed
At the Tacoma Museum of Glass, the active 'hot shop' is literally at the center, and has made many of the glass artworks shown in the museum.
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Santa Barbara's Masterpiece Courthouse
A well-timed earthquake in the 1920s gave the California city the need and the time to create an exuberant civic masterpiece.
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Antigua Guatemala: the Old Capital
On a journey through Central and South America, Barry Barford discovers the charming city of Antigua Guatemala.
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Paris: The Arch, Wrapped
Wrapping the Arc de Triomphe was the last big project of the late artist Christo, and perhaps one of the most memorable.
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Saint-Germaine l'Auxerrois: Old Church, New Role
A church with a checkered history and twice slated for demolition now stands in for Notre Dame during its reconstruction.
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Around Ponte Pietra, Verona
DrFumblefinger recalls one of his favorite places in Verona, the area around Ponte Pietra.
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Jefferson's Monticello: Our Unplanned Visit
Samantha and her husband had to change plans for the day and ended up doing a tour of Monticello in VA. She is happy the day worked out the way it did.
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The Elephants of Spitalfields
A herd of bronze elephants in London is raising awareness of their endangered status
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Afton, Wyoming
While on a recent roadtrip through Wyoming, DrFumblefinger passed through Afton, home of the world's largest elk antler arch.
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The National Aviary, Pittsburgh
George G's bird photos are reason enough to take his recommendation of a visit to Pittsburgh's National Aviary
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Marienplatz: Heart of Munich
For nearly 900 years, Marienplatz has been the scene of much of Munich's daily life, history and sometimes turmoil.
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There's More to Gettysburg Than the Battlefield
Stephanie shares some of the lesser known highlights of a visit to Gettysburg — well away from its famous Civil War Battlefield.
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Kuala Lumpur - A medley of skyscrapers and beautiful wildlife enclaves
Sherry shares some of the "must-see" attractions for visitors to Kuala Lumpur. (sponsored content)
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How to Get to Know the Most Emblematic Monuments of Lisbon in a Different Way
Interested in seeing Lisbon from a different perspective? Consider taking a river cruise (sponsored content)
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Seen in Seattle: An Urban Kaleidoscope
PHeymont shares a variety of views of a very varied city...