Showing posts with label Historical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Historical. Show all posts

The Cannon And The Bell in Moscow Kremlin

The Cannon And The Bell in Moscow Kremlintsar-cannon-4The History of the Cannon was built from the metal of bell by melting it it was not used in the war but it was used for the sign of the power and on the other hand the bell was made from the melting the cannon metal for the sign of peace.It was made by master bronze craftsman Andrei Chekhov at the behest of Tsar Theodore I, the son of Ivan the Terrible.

‘Meme Cat’ Sculpture in Istanbul’s Wonder

‘Meme Cat’ Sculpture in Istanbul’s Wondertombili-cat-sculpture-1In Turkey's capital Istanbul has a famous Cat called memo cat who is honoured with a statue in one of the famous street.visitors are coming with their own cats to make selfies and enjoying the time. Tourist were also love to see these kind of antic statue.There was a story behind this statue a cat that shot into fame this year when a picture of him reclining on a side walk was widely circulated and died on August after a period of 30 days  mysterious illness.Many people lives their love Pets.

Campo Del Cielo Meteorite Chunk of Space Rock Fell in Argentina

 Campo Del Cielo Meteorite Chunk of Space Rock Fell in Argentinacampo-del-cielo-3
About 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, a huge chunk of space rock fell in Argentina, but it didn’t fell in one piece. It broke up as it entered the earth’s atmosphere creating a meteorite shower with pieces ranging from a few grams to several tons. 

Wonder Place to visit Jal Mahal Jaipur’s Submerged Water Palace

Wonder Place to visit Jal Mahal Jaipur’s Submerged Water Palacejal-mahal-2
Submerged in the waters of an artificial lake, in the “pink city” of Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan, India, is the beautiful marbled palace of Jal Mahal, or “Water Palace”. Not much is known about its history, except the fact that it was constructed by Maharaja Madho Singh in the 18th century —the precise date is unknown— as a place for his duck hunting parties. 

A Drowned Church of Potosi in Venezuela

A Drowned Church of  Potosi in Venezuela
Cities and buildings emerging out of the water may seem like a mystical occurrence, but in the case of the church of Potosi in Venezuela, it was not quite an act of God. The town of Potosi, which had approximately 1,200 residents and was 7.7 square miles, was deliberately flooded by the Venezuelan government in 1985 to build a hydroelectric dam.

Giant Statue of Deified General, Guan Yu in China

Giant Statue of Deified General, Guan Yu in China god of war guan yu statue jingzhou china (6)A colossal statue standing 58 meters (190 ft) tall and weighing over 1,320 tonnes has been unveiled in Jingzhou, China. The incredible statue depicts Guan Yu, a prominent historical figure in Chinese history that was a famous general during the Three Kingdoms period.

Picture of the Day: Oldest Theatre in Buenos Aires Is Transformed Into a Thriving Bookstore

Picture of the Day: Oldest Theatre in Buenos Aires Is Transformed Into a Thriving Bookstore
Attention all book lovers! It's time to make Buenos Aires, Argentina your next travel destination. Not only does the city have about 734 bookstores—making it the bookstore capital of the world—it's also home to El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a pristine palace-turned-bookstore looming over Santa Fe Avenue in the Barrio Norte. 

Amazing Electric Bicycles build with Vintage 1950s Pieces


Amazing Electric Bicycles build with Vintage 1950s Piecesluca agnelli founded agnelli milan bike in 2015 to introduce a range of electric mobility for a more traditional rider.showcased at the stone island ‘craftworks’ exhibition for milan design week 2016, each bicycle is put together with a frame and 1950s tank, and then modified to fit the accessories chosen. first apprenticed as an antique furniture restorer, his bikes resolve technical and aesthetic problems by adapting to continual changes in function and form. ‘for me perfection does not exist,’ explains luca agnelli. ‘I work and create in order to never reach it.

Wonderful Basilica Cistern of Istanbul Photos

Wonderful Basilica Cistern of Istanbul Photosbasilica-cistern-9
When Istanbul was Constantinople during the period of the great Roman, and later Byzantium Empire, hundreds of subterranean cisterns were built underneath the streets and houses to store water. The largest and the grandest of them all is the Basilica Cistern, so called because it lay beneath the Stoa Basilica, a large Byzantine public square.

Rare Discovery 2,000-Year-Old Roman Coin caught by a Woman

Rare Discovery 2,000-Year-Old Roman Coin caught  by a Woman
On a recent trip to Israel, a visiting hiker stumbled across a world-class find. Near an archaeological ruin in eastern Galilee, Laurie Rimon caught sight of this amazingly well-preserved antique coin as she was getting up from a short rest period. She showed the piece to her guide who confirmed it was indeed a rare discovery, and then sent images to the master of the local antiquities organization.

'Grand Bazaar' Oldest Coverd Market of Istanbul

'Grand Bazaar' Oldest Coverd Market of Istanbul
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The Grand Bazaar in the Turkish capital Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, encompassing a total of 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops. Despite a steady rise in modern shopping malls in Turkey, the Grand Bazaar is still the most visited tourist attraction in the country. In 2014, it became the most visited tourist attractions in the entire world with over 91 million annual visitors.

Beautiful Sierra del Divisor National Park, Peru

Beautiful Sierra del Divisor National Park, Perusierra-del-divisor-12The Sierra del Divisor region along the Peru-Brazil Border in the heart of the Amazon Basin, constitutes the world’s newest National Park, formed on November 8, 2015. It stretches from the deepest parts of the Amazon rainforest and into the foothills of the Andes Mountain range, forming one of the largest contiguous blocks of protected land in Latin America. The National Park encompasses a massive 1.3 million hectares —larger than Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks combined.

Getting Ready for Fishing of Bicycles in Amsterdam’s Canals

Getting Ready for Fishing of Bicycles in Amsterdam’s Canals
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Amsterdam is the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, with 40% to 60% of all trips within the city made on bikes. Some estimate that there are between 880,000 to a million bicycles in the city, which is more than the city’s permanent population, by as much as 20%. Amsterdam also has lots of canals —165, with a combined length of 100 kilometers. Unavoidably, some of the bicycles end up getting wet. 

Stunning Historical Inspired Dresses by Angela Clayton

Stunning Historical Inspired Dresses by Angela Clayton
18-year-old Angela Clayton adores historical fashion and costumery, taking her love one step further by sewing her own garments. The seamstress crafts long, flowing dresses fit for royalty and exquisite gowns that would make Cinderella the belle of the ball (without a Fairy Godmother). 

The Swedish 17th Century Warship Vasa now in Sweden

The Swedish 17th Century Warship Vasa now in Swedenvasa-warship-7
In 1628, the Swedish warship Vasa set off on its maiden voyage from Stockholm harbor towards Poland, where a war was raging in the Baltic. Built by 400 craftsmen at the royal shipyard at Stockholm, the ship was richly decorated as a symbol of the king's ambitions for Sweden and himself. It was 69 meters long and was fitted with 64 cannons, and upon completion, it was of the most powerfully armed vessels in the world of that time. Unfortunately, Vasa was too top heavy and dangerously unstable.

Amazing Picture:The Statue of Liberty from Above

Amazing Picture:The Statue of Liberty from Abovestatue-of-liberty-from-above-aerial-satellite-photoIn celebration of the Fourth of July (The United States’ Independence Day) we see a satellite view of the iconic Statue of Liberty, a neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbor (40°41’21″N 74°2’40″W).

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves of India

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves of India 
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Ajanta and Ellora are two monumental rock cut caves that define Indian art and architectural accomplishment. Though these two monuments are separated by a distance of approximately 100 kilometers they are often mentioned together since their aesthetics and importance are at par and the fact that both are situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

World Deepest Cave the Krubera Cave

World Deepest Cave the Krubera Cave
With a staggering depth of 2,197 meters (7,208 feet), Krubera Cave (also known as Voronya or Voronja Cave) is the deepest known cave in the world. To put that in perspective, imagine six-and-a-half Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other underground! Considered "the Everest of caves," the vast cavern is located in the Arabika Massif on the edge of the Black Sea in Abkhazia, a region that borders Georgia.

World Tallest Water Slide is Taller than Niagara Falls

World Tallest Water Slide is Taller than Niagara FallsNo risks: A spokeswoman for the waterpark said they'd rather face embarrassment than risk injuriesWhen the world's tallest water slide finally opens in July it will be, as this first person-angle video shows, be absolutely terrifying. 
The Verruckt, meaning insane, will see its riders drop 17 storeys or 168-foot-tall - further down than if they were jumping off Niagara Falls. 
The opening date at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark was delayed for a third time by problems with the conveyor system that transports the rafts punters lay on to the top of the slide - it was originally due to open in May - but the park is confident it will be open for business in July.

Urko Sanchez Weaves Red Pepper House through Coastal Kenyan Forest

Urko Sanchez Weaves Red Pepper House through Coastal Kenyan Foresturko sanchez red pepper house designboom
Located on the island of lamu, in kenya, urko sanchez architects has designed and realized the ‘red pepper house,’ a sinuous structure closely linked with its forested context. a thatched roof rises above the canopy of mangrove trees to announce the residence’s presence, while covering a continuously flowing series of outdoor spaces. the entire dwelling is open to the outside, save for a few enclosed volumes housing the bedrooms.