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The Rocks

james.bell — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:36:56 +0100

Northern end of George Street,
The Rocks,
Sydney Port,
Sydney.

Visiting The Rocks in Sydney will take you back in time as it is the oldest district in the city and has lots of winding, paved streets, old buildings and pubs. It is currently one of the most visited areas in the city and is within walking distance of Sydney Port and Sydney Opera.

The Rocks is a popular place to go shopping or for a night out with lots of restaurants and pubs and many people are attracted by the atmosphere in the old streets which twist and turn throughout the area. Every Saturday there is a craft market in The Rocks with more than 150 stalls where you can buy all types of handmade crafts and jewellery.

Camdam's Cottage is worth visiting as it is the oldest building in Sydney dating back to 1816. Other popular tourist attractions are the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Toy Museum and Observatory Hill.

Sydney Guide

Damnoen Floating Market

james.bell — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:50:30 +0100

Phetkasem Road, Km 32 Sampran, Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok.

Damnoen Floating Market is found in the canals of Bangkok and is a cocktail of colours, smells and flavours where you can buy fruit and vegetables, flowers, sweets, diary products and clothing. Damnoen is a noisy market, open every day of the week and it is usually crowded with tourists. There are tours of the market which will take you on a trip by Thai style canoe along the canal and to the Rose Garden.

The Rose Garden otherwise known as Suan Sam Phran, is a beautiful 74 acre park with a lake in the centre and well maintained garden. It is about 18 miles from Bangkok centre and it is the perfect place to go for a relaxing walk or to have a picnic.

There are lots of events organised at the Rose Garden such as Thai boxing, elephant shows and traditional Thai dancing. There is also a spa, golf course, restaurants and hotels.

Bangkok Guide

Vimanmek Palace

james.bell — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:32:27 +0100

Ratchawithi Road,
Bangkok

Vimanmek Palace was originally built as a summer residence for the Thai Royal Family; however, it was rebuilt in 1901 by King Rama V and is the largest mansion made of golden teak in the world.

It has 81 rooms and is surrounded by the luxurious Dusit gardens. Behind the walls of the palace are some remarkable treasures such as the oldest typewriter in the world with Thai characters, as well as the very first indoor bathroom in Thailand, furniture, porcelain, photographs and royal carriages.

Bangkok Guide | Historical buildings in Bangkok

The Grand Palace, Bangkok

james.bell — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:24:07 +0100

The Grand Palace in Bangkok is definitely a tourist attraction not to be missed during your visit to the city. Behind the walls surrounding the complex, are luxurious palaces, government buildings and famous temples which form a small city located on Ratanakosin Island. The palace was built in 1782 for King Rama I and was his home for 150 years.

One of the most popular attractions within the palace grounds are Wat Phra Keow, otherwise known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha which is renowned as the most sacred temple in Thailand and has a Buddha made from carved jade. Other tourist attractions are Wat Po, the famous Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and Chakri Maha Prasad Throne Hall which is found within the palace.

Bangkok Guide | Historical buildings in Bangkok

Dublin Castle

sonia.chaves — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:09:24 +0200

Palace Street, off Dame Street
Dublin 2

Dublin Castle was built between 1208 and 1220 and was used as the headquarters by the British government of Ireland until it gained independence in 1922. The current building dates back to 18th century because it was rebuilt after having been destroyed by a fire.

Today, elections and official state events are held at Dublin Castle. There are also guided visits of the building showing the State Apartments which are used as the residential and public quarters of the Viceregal Court, the Chapel Royal and the Viking defence bank in the Undercroft.

Dublin Castle houses the Garda Police Museum which is where you will see the Throne Room and the Normandy Tower (1226). The Dubhlinn Gardens are also worth a visit and have been located behind the castle since 1680.

Dublin Guide | Historical buildings in Dublin

Akshardham Temple

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:09:01 +0200

Akshardham Temple, Delhi

Swaminarayan Akshardham near Noida Mor
New Delhi

Akshardham Temple is an impressive structure made of pink sandstone and white marble. It is 43m high and 96m long and is decorated with 234 sculpted stone columns and more than 20,000 deities. The building is supported by 148 statues of elephants and inside there are three show rooms which hold a light and sound show teaching Indian morals and beliefs and there is also an IMAX cinema.

Delhi Guide | Historical Buildings in Delhi

Safdarjang's Tomb

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:04:21 +0200

Aurobindo Marg
Central Delhi

This is a mid-18thcentury garden tomb which was built by Nawab of Avadh for his father, Safdarjang. It is a magnificent Mughal style building with a 300 square metres garden which can be accessed through the ornate entrance gate. This building is also the resting place of the Prime Minister of the Mughal Empire, Mohammed Shah.

Delhi Guide | Historical Buildings in Delhi

Humayun’s Tomb

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:44:37 +0200

Bharat Scout Guide Rd
Central Delhi

Humayun's Tomb was built in the 16th century by Haji Begum, the wife of Emperor Humayun and it is a complex of buildings surrounded by an enclosed formal garden. The most striking features which attract thousands of visitors to this mausoleum are the dome and its typical Mughal architecture.

Not only is the former Emperor Humayun buried in the white and yellow marble tomb but there are also many other members of the Mughal Empire resting there.

Delhi Guide | Historical Buildings in Delhi

India Gate

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:07:00 +0200

Rajpath
New Delhi

India Gate is located in the centre of New Delhi and is 42m high. It is a monument designed in the shape of an arch, much like the Arc de Triumph in Paris and is located in a key road junction in the city.

The arch was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was completed in 1931 in honour of the 90,000 soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the British Army during the First World War. There are green areas surrounding the arch which are used as a picnic areas and below the arch is the flame of the immortal warrior.

Delhi Guide | Monuments in Delhi

Qutb Minar

javier — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:31:29 +0200

Mehrauli
New Delhi

Qutb Minar is a 73m high victory tower which was built by the first ruler of Delhi, Qutb-ud-din Aibak between the 13th and 14th centuries.

There are five floors in the tower; the first three are made of red sandstone and the remaining two are made from a combination of marble and sandstone which shows how style changed over the time period it took to build the tower. The first mosque built in India is found at the foot of the tower.

One of the most famous features of the mosque is Delhi Column, a 7m iron column which dates back to the fourth century and was built in honour of the Indian god Vishnu. The Column is located in the courtyard of the mosque and has survived all the years without being damaged.

Delhi Guide | Monuments in Delhi