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Egeskov Castle is an ancient water or moat castle located in Funen, Denmark. It is considered to be the best preserved Renaissance water castle in Europe. It has proudly stood for more than 450 years, dotting the beautiful landscape of Southern Funen.Egeskov Castle HistoryEgeskov Castle was completed in 1554. It was built by Frands Brokenhuus, who previously married Anne Tinhuus, daughter of the original estate owner where the castle was built. The name “Egeskov”, translated as “oak forest” was …
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September 29th, 2009
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle is a medieval castle located in Cong, County Mayo in Ireland. It is an early 13th Century castle that has since been renovated and rebuilt as a hotel. It has also been known to play host to several notable guests, past and present.Castle HistoryAshford Castle was first built in 1228 by the de Burgh family who also went on to build several other similar castles throughout the province. It remained within the de Burgh family for more than three and a half centuries after which it we…
September 22nd, 2009
London Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of the three large museums located on Exhibition Road, South Kensington in London, the others being the Science museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Natural History Museum is the home to life and earth science specimens totaling over 70 million items included in the five main collections, namely, Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Zoology. Not only are the specimens of the museum considered for their scientific value, they also have garne…
September 8th, 2009
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th Century German palace that is located in Southwest Bavaria, Germany. It is quite noticeable in that it is built upon a rugged hill in the Bavarian Alps. It is considered as one of the more picturesque castles in the world, complete with its own set of towers and spires. It was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle put up in Disneyland Park and the one made out in Disneyland Hong Kong. Castle HistoryThe Neuschwanstein Castle was built upon the orders of Lu…
March 4th, 2009
Central Park
Central Park is one of the urban wonders of the world. A lot of East-siders probably do not have the time to wonder why it’s such a wonder, being to busy and fast-paced. Or if they do, it’s probably to wonder when Madonna will be jogging somewhere in Central Park, or “is that Yoko Ono walking down Strawberry Fields?” They probably do not wonder why Central Park fits so perfectly in a concrete jungle like Manhattan. And they probably have have no idea that Central Park is entirely man-made – all …
February 27th, 2009
Dubai to Build the World's Largest and Tallest Arch Bridge
Nothing beats Dubai in terms of creating the future’s urban landscape. The world’s one and only 7-star hotel? Check. Artificial islands in the shape of a palm tree? Check. Dubai is also planning to build the world’s first ever rotating tower. And in 2012, the booming city will also become home to the world’s largest and tallest arch bridge.The Roads and Transport Authority of the United Arab Emirates selected Fxfowle’s (New York architecture firm) proposal for the design of an astonishing and un…
February 27th, 2009
5 Longest Bridges in the World
In this highly globalized world, one can take a bridge as symbolizing a no-border world. The beautiful bridges – whether beam, cantilever, arch, suspension, truss, or cable-stayed bridges – are a concrete reminder that everything is reachable. Here are the 5 longest bridges in the world over water:1. Lake Pontchartrain CausewayThe twin spans of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway are the world’s longest bridges. The longer of the twin bridges is 23.87 miles long. Crossing Lake Pontchartrain in south…
February 27th, 2009
The Quebec Bridge
The Quebec Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Quebec. It opened for traffic on December 3, 1917, after nearly two decades of planning and construction. It was major engineering achievement in its day, was considered as the eighth Wonder of the World upon its completion. Providing a vital link between the lower Saint Lawrence River and Quebec City, the Quebec Bridge remains as one of the greatest bridges in the world. Design and structureThe Quebec Bridge is a riveted steel truss struc…
February 27th, 2009
Akashi-Kaikyo Suspension Bridge
The Akashi-Kaikyo suspension bridge in Japan currently holds the distinction as the world’s longest spanning suspension bridge. Also known as the Pearl Bridge, its main span is 1,991 meters long (equivalent to four Brooklyn Bridges). Not only that, the bridge’s two towers are also extremely tall. At 928 feet, they are higher compared to any other bridge towers in the world. The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge opened for traffic on April 5, 1998 to join Maiko in Kobe and Iwaya on Awaji Island. HistoryBefore…
February 25th, 2009
Parque Güell
In the beautiful city of Barcelona in Northeast Spain lays this amazing garden complex known as Parque Güell.Parque Güell or Guell Park was designed by world-renowned Spanish (Modernist) architect Antoni Gaudí. Guell Park was commissioned by Count Eusbei Guell with the intention of making it a part of a housing site. This endeavor was commercially unsuccessful so the park was sold to the city of Barcelona where people can visit for free (though they have to pay a fee to check old Gaudi’s old hou…
