Thursday, May 5, 2011

Working Pokemon Heart Gold On Desmume

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Ultrarradio collaboration with the next edition of the comic collective is called:
Hundlebert Syndrome

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Goldfish As Pet Jacksonville Fl

Mönchengladbach (Germany)

Münster (Mönchengladbach)
Mönchengladbach, a city of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is the largest in the region of Niederrhein (Lower Rhine). Gubernatorial belongs to the district of Düsseldorf, is part of the Rhine-Ruhr and rivers crossing its territory Gladbach, Niers and Schwalm. Reached its present limits on local government reorganization that took place on January 1, 1975 (Gebietsreform). At that time cities were merged and Rheydt Mönchengladbach and the municipality of Wickrath. It kept the name Mönchengladbach for this new union.
The original name of the city was Gladbach, a name that is still used today to refer to it. To distinguish themselves from other people with the same name (Bergisch Gladbach) was renamed to München-Gladbach in 1888, Mönchen Gladbach in 1950 and the final Mönchengladbach in 1960.
The origin of the town was an abbey founded in 974. The name derives from Gladbach, a narrow stream, which is currently underground. The abbey and adjoining villages became a town in the fourteenth century. Was located near the town of Rheydt, which is now incorporated in Mönchengladbach. If a site
traditionally dedicated almost exclusively to the textile and clothing, Mönchengladbach has evolved over the past three decades to become a multifaceted industrial environment with a balanced range of sectors.
Abteiberg Museum (Mönchengladbach)
"" A little history:
" The first settlements in the territory occupied by the current city was established makes from 300,000 to 400,000 years. Are preserved examples of tombs of the Stone Age and Bronze Age. Mönchengladbach
's story begins with the construction of the Cathedral Gladbach and the foundation of an abbey by Gero, archbishop of Cologne, and Sandra, a monk of Trier. In 1794, French revolutionary troops invaded the city and, from 1798 to 1814, belonged to former French département of the Roer. In 1815, Gladbach passed into the hands of the Prussians. From 1952 to 1954, settled in the forest Rheindahlen the NATO Headquarters and Headquarters British Army of the Rhine
»Buildings and places of interest:
»Attractions Mönchengladbach cover a period of more than 800 years. The oldest architectural monument of the city is the cathedral (Münster ), built during the XII and XIII and located on the hill Abteiberg. Highlights its beautiful choir and the stained glass of the thirteenth century and the relics of St. Vitus, patron saint of the city and who is dedicated the building.
" Abteiberg The nearby Museum (Museum Abteiberg ), designed by architect Hans Hollein Vienna, is an example of contemporary architecture in the city center. It is a municipal museum, surrounded by a beautiful park sculptures, devoted to contemporary art since its inception in 1982 with examples of artists like Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol and Yves Klein. Located in Abteistrase 27.
Schloss Rheydt (Mönchengladbach)
"The Mark Alter (Old Market), a meeting of the inhabitants of the city , is the Pfarrkirche St. Maria Himmelfahrt, a parish church surrounded by lively cafes, especially in summer.
"El Museo del Carnaval ( Karnevalsmuseum ) Is located in the Altes Zeughaus, the old armory. It has parts from more than one hundred years as masks, costumes and monographs.
" The Wasserturm (Water Tower), a deposit of 50 m in Viersener Strasse, contains the Rheindahlen , an archaeological museum with objects and relics of the Stone Age.
"Schloss Rheydt The is a castle that houses since 1975, a municipal museum dedicated to local art and culture, and a space dedicated to the history and tradition of the city fabric.
" Other areas of interest are Garden Bunter, a beautiful city park with a variety of botanical species and trees. Outside, in the direction of Neuss is the Schloss Dyck, the eleventh century, with a beautiful chapel and a large park. Also highlights the Schloss Museum Wickrath devoted to ornithology.
Outside the old town there are more things to do: castles, palaces and ancient manor houses and rustic villages.
"" Bibliography: "Deutschland (Baedecker, Allianz Reiseführer)
» Links: " Moenchengladbach (official website) " Moenchengladbach (Wikipedia) " Moenchengladbach (Germany City Review)

Sunday, May 1, 2011

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Brussels: Parc du Cinquantenaire and Quartier Européen / Belgium

Arc de Triomphe du Parc Cinquentenaire (Brussels)
The main administrative buildings of the European Union are at the top of the Rue de la Loi (Wetstraat) and around the ring Schuman.
The most famous of all sites European Union is the Berlaymont building, in a star, and former headquarters of the European Union. The Council of Ministers, composed of representatives of Member States now meets in the pink granite block which stands in front of the Berlaymont. It is called Justus Lipsius, in memory of Belgian philosopher. A little further on is the Residence Palace, a luxurious resort on the decade of 1920, the Parc Léopold, the Parc du Cinquantenaire and the Square Ambiorix.
Created to celebrate the 50 anniversary of independence from Belgium in 1880, the Parc du Cinquantenaire is not without curiosity. This park has hosted trade shows, an international exhibition in 1888 and an exhibition universal in 1897. Its esplanade just two circular arches joined by an arch topped by a large statue that represents the unity of Belgium. It has numerous museums, including the Navy Museum, the Museum of Aviation, the Motor Museum or the Museum of Art and History.
The large modern glass and steel complex is located behind the train station, Léopold district is one of the three headquarters of the European Parliament, elected by the EU. Its permanent headquarters are in Strasbourg (France), hosting a monthly plenary sessions. The administrative center is located in Luxembourg and committee meetings held in Brussels, once the largest building in Europe.
Parc du Cinquantenaire (Brussels)
»Buildings and places of interest:
" Parc du Cinquantenaire : It was built to host the World Expo, commissioned by King Leopold II to celebrate 50 years of Belgian independence. The park was built on a swamp that was not used. The park is dominated by a Triumphal Arch, designed by French architect Charles Girault and inspired of Paris, which is a bronze sculpture called Brabant hoisting the national flag. On both sides of the arch are two large exhibition spaces, the only ones that were completed for the opening of the International Exhibition of Art and Industry in 1880, which are connected to the arc by a colonnade decorated with colorful mosaics.
Before becoming a museum, large spaces on either side of the triumphal arch were used to host trade shows (the last was held in 1935), to host horse racing and to keep pigeons. During World War II the park was used as a growing area.
home exhibition spaces now the Royal Museum of Art and History, the Museum of the Royal Navy and Military Autoworld. In the park there are also other notable buildings and monuments like the Palace of the fiftieth anniversary, the Great Mosque of Brussels, the statue of the green dog, the flag of 'human passions' of Victor Horta, the monuments to the Congo, General Thys the Reaper and Robert Schuman.
The Musée Royal de l'Armée et d'Histoire Militaire was opened in 1923. It is dedicated to aviation, the Belgian army and its history from 1700 until today. Exposed arms, uniforms, medals and paintings. There is an area dedicated to the struggle for independence in 1830. There are two sections dedicated to the World Wars and in the yard, trucks and armored vehicles.
Musées Royaux d'Art et d'History (Brussels)
The Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Historia [ official Web ] , also called Musée du Cinquentenaire, contains the world's cultures in 140 rooms spread over four issues: The Archaeology of Belgium, antiquity which features a detailed scale model of ancient Rome and sections devoted to Egypt, Greece and Persia, the decorative arts European (Gothic altarpieces, Renaissance tapestries ...) and non-European civilizations (Khmer art, Chinese, Islamic, Indian, pre-Columbian civilizations ...). It also has a huge art library with over 100,000 volumes. Bordiau the architect's plans of exhibition halls, partially revised to transform the rooms in Victorian museums. The Crystal Palace in London inspired the use of glass and crystal.
The Autoworld is one of the most prestigious automobile museums in the world. Vehicles of all styles and all ages, as the Belgian Minerva, 1897, the first Benz (1886), the famous Ford 'T' (1911), the 'Traction Avant' (1934), Bugattis, Buick, Daimler ... The jewels of the museum are the presidential cars American presidents Roosevelt, 1930, and Kennedy Cadillac, 1956.
"Rond-Point Schuman : This building, constructed between 1961 and 1968 on a project by architects L. Vestel, Jean Gilson, André and Jean Polak, was the headquarters of the European Union until 1991, when he was replaced for security reasons. Plant has a cross and twelve floors. Is opposite, since 1995, the Consilium huge complex with several rooms for meetings and conferences.
"Maison Cauchie (Rue des Francs, 5): Model of art nouveau, the home of Paul Cauchie (1905) seduces the amazing graffiti on the facade, which shows the eight artistic disciplines, and the delicate of the room, symbolizing the five senses.
Maison Saint-Cyr on Square Ambiorix (Brussels)
"Square Ambiorix : In the 1870's, this ancient land became one of the Brussels most beautiful residential, with a large central area of \u200b\u200bgardens, ponds and fountains. This square is surrounded by elegant residential homes. At number 11, a jewel of art nouveau: the fantastic Maison Saint-Cyr, named after the painter who lived here. It features curved lines, balustrades and iron balconies in the narrow front. Gustave Strauven, its builder, was 22 when made in 1903. In addition, the Avenue Palmerston, n º 2 to 4, two creations of Horta: the mansion Delhaye and Van Eetvelde (1901), at No. 24, the beautiful villa Germaine (1897), decorated with tiles and bricks d colors.
"Musée Charlier (Avenue des Arts, 16) [official website ]: The former home of arts patron Henri Van Cutsem bequeathed to the painter and sculptor Guillaume Charlier his death in 1904, is an intimate museum , perfect for soaking in the life of late nineteenth century. In the Chinese type rooms, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Empire, is located realistic and impressionist paintings, sculptures and furniture representative of this century.
»Parc Léopold (Leopoldspark) : It has an area of \u200b\u200b12 ha. It was created in 1880 to host numerous scientific institutes to the University. At the Institute of Sociology (1901-1902), the work of H. van de Velde, is the magnificent Bibliothèque Solvay.
" European Parliament (Rue Wiertz, 43): Masterpiece (Boucquillon, 1943) for some other monstrosity of glass. The Brussels gave him the nickname of "Windmills of the Gods' and regretted that to build the complex has lost much of the lively Léopold. The huge domed structure Charlemagne's Palace, completed in 1997, houses the offices of the Presidency of the European Parliament's Secretariat. Here you can find both the Commission and Parliament in plenary.
Musée Wiertz (Brussels)
"Musée Wiertz (Rue Vautier, 62): Findings about 1600 works: paintings, drawings and sculptures that form the body most important work of Antoine Wiertz (1806-1865), forerunner of Belgian Symbolism. His paintings bleak ranging from the academic and romance. Sculptures, paintings and some monumental works like 'The Révolte Enfers des contre le Ciel "(1841),' La bella Rosina" (1843), "Triumph of Christ" (1830) and 'Battle for the body of Patroclus' (1833 -1845). Some of them follow the style of Rubens, with biblical scenes and Homeric.
"Musée Camille Lemonier (Chaussée de Wavre, 150): It is installed in the House of Writers', in the district of Ixelles, near the Musée Wiertz. It documents the life and work of Camille Lemonnier (1844-1913), notable contemporary writer. was narrator, critic Art and playwright, belonged to Naturalism led by Zola.
"Muséum des Sciences Naturelles (Rue Vautier, 29) [official website ]: It is one of natural history museums in the world richer. Notable iguanodons Bernissart, dinosaurs 135 million years whose skeletons are intact. The museum also has interactive activities that provide insight into all aspects of the evolution of natural history . There are rooms devoted to the fossil flora, mammals and birds (Room 3) and mineralogy (Room 2).
» Bibliography:" Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp "(El País Aguilar Visual Guides)" 'Belgium and Luxembourg' (Total Guide Anaya Touring Club) »Brussels (Plano, guide) (Ediciones B)
»Links: " About Belgium »Brussels (Wikipedia)" Stad Brussel " Belgian Tourist Office: Brussels and Wallonia (in English) » Tourism Flanders

Friday, April 22, 2011

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Rome: Via Appia Antica and the Catacombs / Italy

Via Appia Antica (Rome)
Known by the Romans as the "Regina Viarium '(Queen of Roads), the Via Appia Antica was one of the most important roads of ancient Rome. It extends from Via Porta San Sebastiano, near the Baths of Caracalla, to Brindisi, on the coast of Apulia.
born in 312 BC as a means of communication between Rome and Capua, being built while he was censor Appius Claudius Caecus, magistrate that he gave his own name. It was made entirely paved with large blocks of volcanic stone, following a project surprisingly 'modern' because, thanks to a system of ring roads, put aside the towns and exceeded, with impressive works of engineering, natural and very difficult area Pontina swamp. It was subsequently enlarged in the year 190 BC to become the main access to the city from the Adriatic and from the East. In 500 the Via Appia Antica was restored by order of Pope Pius IV.
now houses a park which includes the Wall Aurelian and many archaeological sites, as well as species native to the hills of Rome. Over the weekend, much of the Via Appia Antica is transformed into a pedestrian area. The monuments of Via Appia are basically the Roman catacombs and tombs.

Via Appia Antica (Rome)
Ancient Roman generals were great engineers. Their fabulous consular roads out from the "Urbs" like the spokes of a bicycle (which is why "all roads lead to Rome"). The roads were wide enough to that two carriages to pass. The Via Appia Antica was built in 312 BC by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus. It was the first road South: coming to Naples and Brindisi extended to over 530 kilometers. From that port on the Adriatic, and after two-week march from the capital, the Roman legions departed for the conquest of his empire in the East.
Every Sunday, a significant portion of Via Appia Antica becomes a car-free zone. Via Porta di Sebastiano Since you can walk or bike for miles. The traditional route starts at the Tomb of Cecilia Metella and includes step by various landmarks and points of interest include the Mausoleum Bove Field, the church of San Nicola, the family tomb Sisto Pompeo, Claudio Secondin Mausoleum, the tomb of Seneca, the Tomb of Fifth Apulcio, among others.
Catacombs of San Callisto (Rome)
»Catacombs:
" Ancient Rome prohibited burials within the walls of the city, which is why the early Christians dug around 300 km of tunnels and tombs of various levels under the roads leading out of it. More Later, they were abandoned and forgotten, until in the sixteenth century a farmer found this' world of the dead. "
The catacombs were made between I and V by the early Christians. They wrapped the bodies with white sheets and placed in rectangular niches carved into the walls of the tunnels, then covered their simple slabs of marble or terracotta. For Christians the underground chambers served the dual function of being a clandestine meeting places where they could practice their religious persecution and, in turn, store important relics. When the barbarians began to loot the catacombs in the V century, popes collected relics, including heads of Saints Peter and Paul, and from that time these places were abandoned.
Via Appia Antica in the catacombs, there are three important, in addition to other nearby roads, which can go on guided tours.
" Catacombs of San Callisto (San Calixto) (Via Appia Antica, 110): They are the biggest and most famous. This is a site that extends into an area of \u200b\u200b30 hectares surrounded by walls with several entrances and exits, with 20 km of tunnels browser where archaeologists found the graves of some 500,000 people. Containing the tomb of the martyred St. Cecilia (though now your body is housed in the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere). It also houses a crypt with the tombs of the seven popes were martyred in the third century.
" Catacombs of San Sebastiano (San Sebastian) (Via Appia Antica, 136): In this place is venerated to the apostles Peter and Paul, it is believed that his relics were transferred to this safe place for the reign of Emperor Vespasian. There is entered through the basilica of the same name, the fourth century and was where he was buried the martyr St. Sebastian, and contains one of the arrows used to kill him. Currently the first floor is completely destroyed, but the second you can see frescoes, stucco, headings and three perfectly preserved mausoleums.
Catacombs of St. Domitilla, Nereus and Achilleus Basilica (Rome)
" Catacombs of St. Domitilla (Via delle Sette Chiessa, 283): They are among the largest and oldest existing in Rome. Found in what was the property of Flavia Domitilla, a young noble Christian, granddaughter of Emperor Domitian and a member of the wealthy family Flavia, who was banished by their religion. Christian paintings contain the walls and the basilica ground of the martyrs Nereus and Achilles, which was built in the fourth century.
" Catacombs of Priscilla (Via Salaria, 430): This is one of the oldest Roman cemeteries have been discovered and retains some cool special importance for the history of art, for example, the first performances of the Virgin Mary or the Annunciation. Its origins date back to the late second century because that is where the remains of the family of Priscilla, the founder of this place [ Learn more at Wikipedia ].
"Catacombs of Sant'Agnese (Via Nomentana, 349): A Catacombs of the four are located on the Via Nomentana, some distance outside the Aurelian Walls surrounding the old city. A cemetery already existed here, when the remains of St. Agnes were burned here. The oldest part of the north, dating from the second century.
Chiesa Domine Quo Vadis? (Rome)
'' Other buildings and places of interest:
"Chiesa Domine Quo Vadis? (Via Appia Antica): This church was built in 1637 in where it is said, St. Peter, fleeing from Rome, he found Jesus Christ. The saint, surprised, asked: "Domine Quo Vadis?" ('Lord Where are you going? ") And Jesus replied:' I'm going to Rome to be crucified." San Pedro understood his words and returned to Rome to face martyrdom. In the nearby church of San Sebastiano is the slab of stone with the supposed footprint of Christ.
'Mausoleum delle Fosse Ardeatine (Via delle Sette Chiessa): The Mausoleum of the Ardeatine museum is a monument commemorating the city's resistance against the Germans. On the night of March 24, 1944, Nazi forces led to 335 prisoners randomized to an abandoned quarry south of Rome and shot at close range in retaliation for the deaths of 32 German soldiers. Among the victims who had nothing to do with those deaths, priests, officials, about 100 Jews and even a boy of 14 years. The emotional mausoleum honoring the dead.
Mausoleum di Cecilia Metella (Via Appia Antica) (Rome)
"Tomba di Cecilia Metella (Via Appia Antica, 171): The most famous stone tomb of the Via Appia Antica, being an original section of it close to her. The Roman noble which is dedicated this tomb was related by birth and by marriage to two of the most illustrious Roman families of the republican era: the father was consul Quintus Caecilius Metellus defeated the pirate fleet and conquered island of Crete; the husband, the son of Crassus, Caesar went to Gaul between 57 and 51 BC and held important public positions. In the Middle Ages, the mausoleum was used as part of the Caetani family castle, becoming the main tower of defense.
"Columbarium (Via Appia Antica, 87): Despite its name, there is a dovecote, but an old warehouse where polls the Romans kept the ashes of his freedmen. It currently houses the restaurant "l'Antica Hosteria Roma '. The burial chamber with niches lining the walls, is outdoors.
"" Bibliography: »Rome (Lonely Planet)
» Links: "Beni Archeologici di Roma" Via Appia Antica (In Rome ) "Via Appia Antica (Tourism Rome) " Catacombs of Rome (Traveler's Journal) "Catacombs (Wikipedia) " Christian Catacombs of Rome " Rome Tourism (in English) »Rome Tourist Guide

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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Paris: Les Invalides Area / France

Les Invalides (Paris)
Complex Les Invalides in Paris reflects the will of the Sun King Louis XIV of France, who ordered its construction in 1670, with the intention that the facilities offered shelter for veterans disabled veterans who were homeless. The plans were designed Bruant a liberal, and construction was carried out by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. The construction of the main buildings were built between March 1671 and February 1674, former soldiers beginning to hold from November of that year. The construction of the church, however, was delayed and was completed in August 1706, after thirty years of work.
In 1840, Napoleon Bonaparte's remains were moved from the island of St. Helena to Paris, at the initiative of King Louis Philippe of Orleans, and placed in Les Invalides. Since 1940, the imperial mausoleum contains the remains of his son Napoleon II, Napoleon's brother Joseph I of Spain and those of several quarterbacks, including Lyautey, Foch and Leclerc.
The architectural highlights of the golden dome of the Dôme and the chapel of Saint Louis that Louis XIV had built for private use of king and a royal mausoleum, but later failed to hold the remains of any king of France. You are in the same Army Museum (Musée de l'Armée), Museum of the Order of the Liberation (Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération), the Museum of Maps and Reliefs (Musée de Plans et Reliefs) and Memorial of Charles de Gaulle.
and around Les Invalides, an area which can be accessed by the Pont Alexandre III from the Champs Elysées, highlight Rodin and Maillol museums, the church of Sainte-Clothilde and the Ecole Militaire, and near Champs de Mars and Eiffel Tower.
Hôtel des Invalides (Paris)
»Buildings and places of interest:
" Hôtel des Invalides : This building, has taken its name in the area, was commissioned by Louis XIV in 1671 for their wounded and homeless veterans. Designed by Libéral Bruant, which concluded in 1676, Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Later he joined the Church of the Dome, with its golden roof, designed as a private chapel of the king. Came here to live about six thousand soldiers. It is a masterpiece of seventeenth-century French architecture. The building houses the Army Museum and the Museum of the Order of Liberation. It was created to celebrate the heroic deeds during World War II under the auspices of Charles de Gaulle. His story is told through documents, photographs and memorabilia of the time. The Musée de Plans et Reliefs right wing contains a large collection of models of forts and fortified cities in France.
"Musée de l'Armée (Hôtel des Invalides, 51 Boulevard La Tour-Maubourg ) [ Official Web ] : One of the museums of military history more comprehensive in the world, with objects ranging from Stone Age to World War II. It consists of two galleries, located on both sides of the magnificent courtyard of the Hôtel des Invalides. A major exhibition recalls the battles of France through history, especially those of Napoleon. It shows the emperor's death mask and his horse stuffed Vizier. Also shown are hunting horns of Francis I, oriental weapons and a model of the Normandy landings.
Saint-Louis des Invalides (Paris)
" The church of Les Invalides was built after the main buildings, due to dissatisfaction of King Louis XIV with the first proposal submitted by the architect Libéral Bruant. Louis XIV wanted a building that would allow assistance to the same mass of soldiers and the king himself, but that the sovereign had to mingle with the soldiers. Finally, Jules Hardouin-Mansart gave solution to the problem by dividing the original draft of the temple into two separate churches, but endowed with architectural continuity: the church of Saint-Louis des Invalides and the Église du Dôme, prayer for the monarch and royalty.
"Saint-Louis des Invalides (Hôtel des Invalides): Also known as the 'Church of the Soldiers', is the chapel of the Hôtel des Invalides. It was built between 1679 and 1708 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, according to the draft Bruant. His austere classical interior is well proportioned and designed in a Greek cross. There is a splendid seventeenth-century organ, Alexandre Thierry, which was played for the first time the "Requiem" by Berlioz in 1837, this event involved more than two hundred and musicians and choir singers. The dome is decorated with military trophies of France and contains a cave with the remains of several governors of the hotel marshals and military leaders.
Dôme (Hôtel des Invalides) (Paris)
" Dôme (Hôtel des Invalides): Jules Hardouin-Mansart, was commissioned in 1676 by Sun King Louis XIV built the Dome church to complete the existing buildings Les Invalides military shelter designed by Libéral Bruant. The Dome was to be reserved for exclusive use of the Sun King, and to contain the royal tombs. The resulting masterpiece complements the surrounding buildings and is one of the best examples of seventeenth-century French architecture, period known as 'grand siècle'. On the death of Louis XIV, the project to bury the royal family in the church was abandoned.
The church owes its name precisely to its large golden dome that rises 100 meters standing out in the Parisian landscape. Worked on it the most important artists of Louis XIV, such as Charles de la Fosse, and Girardon Jouvenet, and was opened in 1706 as a real church. Under Napoleon I, the cemetery becomes Dôme receiving military glory of France, such as Turenne, Vauban and Rouget de Lisle, author of 'La Marseillaise', among others.
Its main attraction is the tomb of Napoleon, twenty years after his death on the island of Santa Elena, his body was moved France. The mausoleum is organized around the remains of the emperor, located in the center of a circular crypt about which gloss the exploits and achievements of his reign. The sarcophagus is made of red porphyry, on a green granite base surrounded by laurels and inscriptions of the great Napoleonic military victories. At the same crypt, but in a less exposed, the generals are also buried Duroc, Bertrand and Lasalle. On the top floor of the crypt, from which you can see the imperial tomb, also exposed the coffins of Joseph I of Spain and Jerome Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, Napoleon II, son Napoleon, and the marshals Foch and Lyautey in side compartments.
Pont Alexandre III (Paris)
" " Around Les Invalides :
»Pont Alexandre III : The Bridge most beautiful in Paris, with an amazing art nouveau decor of gold and bronze lamps, cupids, nymphs and winged horses at either end. It was built between 1896 and 1900 to commemorate the Franco-Russian alliance, 1892, in time for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. The bridge carries name of Tsar Alexander III (father of Nicholas II), which broke ground in October 1896. The style of the bridge reflects that of the Grand Palais, which leads on the right bank. The bridge was an engineering marvel of the nineteenth century consists of a single steel arch 6 m high above the Seine. The design was subject to strict controls to prevent the bridge would obstruct the view of the Champs Elysées and Les Invalides, so today he continues to admire from this magnificent panorama.
»Sainte-Clothilde (12 rue de Marti): Designed by German architect Franz Christian Gau and built between 1846 and 1956, this neo-gothic church inspired by the enthusiasm for the Middle Ages became fashionable writers like Victor Hugo. The interior decoration includes James Pradier murals and stained glass windows depicting scenes related to the patron saint of the church. The composer Cesar Franck was the organist between 1858 and 1890.
Musée Rodin (Paris)
" Musée Rodin (79 rue de Varenne) [official website ] : Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917), one of the greatest French sculptors lived and worked in the Hôtel Biron, an elegant eighteenth-century mansion from 1908 until his death. In return for a floor and a study delegated by the State, he left his work to the nation, and now is exposed in this museum. Some of his famous sculptures are exhibited in the garden: 'The Burghers of Calais', 'The Thinker', 'The Gates of Hell' and 'Balzac'. The interior parts are displayed in chronological order, covering the entire career of Rodin. The most prominent works are 'The Kiss' and 'Eva'.
" Musée Maillol (61 rue de Grenelle) [official website ]: This museum was created by Dina Vierny, model and muse of Aristide Maillol. Here is the work of Maillol in all its expressions: drawings, engravings, paintings, sculptures and decorative objects. There is also the private collection of Dina Vierny, including works by Matisse, Dufy, Picasso and Rodin. Temporary exhibitions.
Unesco (Paris)
" UNESCO (7 place de Fontenoy) [official website ]: Here is the headquarters the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural United Nations (Unesco). Its aim is to contribute to international peace and security through education, science and culture. Account modern art treasures, including a mural of Picasso ceramics by Joan Miró and Henry Moore sculptures. Another attraction is the Japanese garden designed by Nogushi. You can watch movies and exhibitions.
'' Ecole Militaire (1 place Joffre): The Royal Military Academy of Louis XV was founded in 1751 to educate 500 children of poor official. Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour commissioned the architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel to design a building to rival the Hôtel des Invalides by Louis XIV. Funding for construction was difficult, so a lottery was authorized and created a tax on playing cards. One of its salient features is the central pavilion, a magnificent example of classic French style, with ten Corinthian columns and a dome home run. The four figures that adorn the frieze symbolizing France, Victory, Strength and Peace. One of the cadets of the Academy was Napoleon, whose ranking sheet that read 'can go far if the circumstances are right. "
"" Bibliography: »France (Visual Guides El País Aguilar)
» Links: "Les Invalides (World City) " Les Invalides (Wikipedia)

Saturday, April 9, 2011

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Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) Porto

Vila Nova de Gaia from Porto Ribeira
Despite its proximity to Oporto, Vila Nova de Gaia is a city with character, commonly known as Gaia. It is located on the left bank of the Douro River, directly across from Porto, with whom he is bound both by the river and the Ponte Luis I.
In medieval times the area of \u200b\u200bthe river began to gain prominence through its shipyard and trading post, won great prosperity in the eighteenth century, when they started to settle in the houses and stores in the area, foreign and Portuguese artists, merchants and businessmen.
Its most noticeable feature are the port wine cellars that extend from the shore line and open to visitors. To enter them it's best to buy a combined ticket which includes boat trip and visit. Numerous small boats that offer a tour of the Duero, passing under the six bridges that link the two sides of the city, and then given the opportunity to visit one (or more) bodegas.Se recommends visiting one of the major producers as Graham's and Sandeman or any smaller as Barros and Ramos Pinto. Cockburn's known for its historical interest while Ferreira has one of the best wine-tasting rooms beautifully decorated with tiles.
should stroll through its streets to absorb the historic atmosphere, on the banks of the river near Cais de Gaia or the adjacent avenues Diogo Ramos Pinto Leite and or climb the steep streets to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, offering superb views of Gaia, Porto and River. Not forgetting tasting wine in pubs and bars with excellent tapas and traditional dishes.
Ponte Luis Rabelo and I from Cais de Gaia
" " Port wine :
" History: The history of the port as a recognized variety of wines dating from the early eighteenth century, when English merchants, based in Oporto, promoted its quality. It was a good time: the French Bordeaux wine could not be imported to England since the two countries were at war so the port quickly became fashionable, aided by the Methuen Treaty of 1703, which reduced the rate import duties on wine.
entered the port trade booming. The gains were so high that many winemakers tried to pass off lower quality wines for the genuine. On 10 September 1756 the Marquis of Pombal, Prime Minister of Portugal, urged the creation of the General Company of Agriculture do Alto Douro, an institution which included one of the oldest appellations of origin of the world, created to regulate the production and marketing of wines of this region, extended along the Douro Valley. Gaia
much land available to build warehouses where large quantities of mature port and was in a perfect position on the Douro River to acquire a prominent role, which still remain in exporting port. It can therefore say that the Port is a Portuguese wine, but a British invention, something that is noted on the labels of the wineries, most English name.
Avenida Diogo Leite (Vila Nova de Gaia)
" Development: The Port is a fortified wine that is made by adding brandy to grapes during production, that it strengthens and slows down the fermentation, preserving half the natural grape sugar. This produces a sweet wine with many degrees of excellent flavor. The climate and geography of the valley: the temperatures are extreme, with hot summers and very cold winters, well as poor soil, which forces the vines to seek moisture deep zones.
The harvest takes place from mid-September to mid-October, when collecting the grapes are crushed and fermented at a controlled temperature. Then stored upstream to settle and clarify until next spring. Once in Gaia, the port is allowed to mature for the time required to develop a certain quality wines, which are then exported worldwide.
There are different types of port.
- White: It is sweet and dry. Served cold and is drunk as an aperitif.
- Tawny: From pink and taste somewhere between white and ruby.
- Ruby: Intense red color, fruity and age are wood.
- Vintage: The most appreciated, is made from a mixture of the best wines of the same crop. Selected by the Port Wine Institute, are the most sought after market production, crops and achieving three or four years.
Sandeman Bodega (Vila Nova de Gaia)
"The Port wine cellars : Gaia There are 18 wineries offering tours and tastings of port. The production area of \u200b\u200bport was the first distinguished wine region in the world. In 1987, only the wine matured in Vila Nova de Gaia could be called port. Traditionally produced upstream and down after Gaia. Its production is still carried out in the fifth of the Douro Valley, which now also the port to mature in situ.
Among the most important are:
- Ramos Pinto (Avenida Ramos Pinto, 400) [official website ]: Founded in 1880 by Adriano Ramos Pinto Port to supply the Brazilian market and other South Americans. It has a magnificent library and a vaulted cellar. The office of the founder is now a museum where you can view photos, old posters and other memorabilia. It recalls the important events related to the history of this company and the support they gave to the first flight over the South Atlantic, by two Portuguese, Sacadura Gago Coutinho and Cabral, in 1922.
- Sandeman (Largo Miguel Bombarda, 3) [official website ]: Famous for its wines as well as its mysterious logo, born in 1928 to represent the brand. Today is one of the international brands of wine of Oporto. In the museum covers the history of the Port wine region. The winery was founded in 1790 by a young man of Scottish origin.
- Graham's (Rua Rei Ramiro, 514) [official website ]: traditional winery, founded in 1820, with a terrace overlooking the River. Has a small museum.
- Cálem (Avenida Diogo Leite, 344) [official website ]: Cálem was founded in 1859. His Porto Tawny, 'I velhotes' is one of the best known of Portugal.
- Taylor's (Rua do Choupelo, 250) [official website ]: One of the few remaining family-owned companies in operation for 300 years. His forte is the old vintage.
- Ferreira (Rua da Carvalhosa, 103): It is built on a former convent and is one of the most interesting visits.
- Other wineries : Cokkburn's / Martinez, Barros, Wiese & Krohn, Offley Forrester, Croft, Vasconcelos, grazes, Real Companhia Velha, Quinta do Noval.
"Rabelo : One of the most typical of this walk are called" Rabelo ", a wooden boats were built originally for the transport of wine barrels are used today as a tourist attraction for take short cruises on the Douro River.
Igreja de Santa Marinha (Gaia)
" " Buildings and spaces de interés: 
  Aunque el atractivo de Gaia son sus bodegas, destacan algunos elementos arquitectónicos. Los más sobresalientes, y únicos, son:
» Igreja de Santa Marinha : Está situada sobre una plataforma, elevada del nivel del suelo. Fue construida en el siglo XIV, aunque reconstruida por el arquitecto Nicolau Nasoni en el XVIII. Su fachada es barroca y tiene una sola torre en el lado derecho, dando aspecto de inacabada. En una de las fachadas laterales hay un mosaico realizado con azulejos en 1946.
» Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar : Fue fundado en el siglo XVI por los agustinos. Destaca su rara circular domed church, the sixteenth century, a replica of the Church of Santa Maria Round of Rome. More than a monastery looks like a defensive fortress, and in fact gave such use when the then Duke of Wellington outside, plan, from the terrace monastic surprise attack by the French in 1809. Now belongs to the Artillery Regiment of the Portuguese army. The monastery church is only open on Saturdays and Sunday mornings.
"Mosteiro do Corpus Christi: Remains of a former convent, located in Largo Aljubarrota number 13, which dates back to 1345 and whose foundation is due to the patronage of Mary Mendes Petite. Was closed by the law of 1834, being confiscated all their property. In 1934 he was commissioned to rebuild the architect Januário Godinho and finally recovered in 2002 by the Câmara Municipal de Gaia. Emphasize their convent chapel, octagonal, and in whose interior is the tomb of Cerneche Alvaro Anes, ensign flag carrier at the Battle of Aljubarrota (1385), in addition to their choir loft, large equity interest in the carvings wood by the carpenter Domingos Lopes.
Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar (Gaia)
"Jardim do Morro (Avenida da República): Located in the Serra do Pilar, near the top of the Ponte D. Ludwig I, is a magnificent viewpoint over Gaia, Douro River and the historic area of \u200b\u200bPorto. It has a lake and a garden with a variety of plant species.
"Afurada : São Pedro da Afurada is a neighborhood located on the left bank of the Douro River, near its mouth. It is the most recent, small and typical of Gaia. In the charters of D. Denis, 1228 and D. Manuel I, in 1518, this place is designated as Furada, being as this, its name. Afurada is primarily known for its fishing traditions.
"Acute : In the second half of the nineteenth century a group of fishermen was established in this area which would later be called acute. Even today, fishing is mobilizing its people and in the auction, you can buy the fruits of the slaughter at sea. Apart from fishing, Sharp became known for its beach.
"Gaia Commuter: In Grijó , a few miles south of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Augustinian Monastery of São Salvador also has a unique two-storey cloister, which was completed in 1593.
"" Bibliography: »Brochures Porto Tourist Office (March 2011)» Portugal (Key Guides) (Editorial Espasa)
»Links: " Porto Guide » Porto Tourism " About Portugal " Câmara de Vila Nova de Gaia " Vila Nova de Gaia

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Passeio River near the mouth of the Douro (Porto)
Porto is located in northern Portugal, on the right bank of the Douro River at its mouth in the Atlantic. District is home to Porto, with 15 parishes (districts), limiting the north and Maia Matosinhos, Gondomar to the east, the south by the River Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia, and west by the Atlantic Ocean. Legend has it that the city was founded as a commercial enclave Cale, one of the Argonauts Greek. Later, the Romans moved into a place where you could build a better port, after moving to control Swabian the barbarian invasions. Their king, Hermerén I, built a castle on the hill of Pena Ventosa, which he called Castrum Novum Cale (Cale New Castle), growing at his feet the port Portus Cale (present Ribeira), which gave rise to the name Portucale that happen to also designate the upper town from the late V. Another castle, situated on the edge of Vila Nova de Gaia, was advanced as a defense Cale, appearing both in the coat of arms of Porto, in whose center is the Virgin Mary, patroness of the city and why it is Oporto known as the "city of the Virgin." After the Muslim invasion and subsequent conquest, the county was populated by the Kingdom of León to them until independence. Alfonso VI gave it to his illegitimate daughter Teresa, married to Henry of Burgundy, whose son was the first king of Portugal, Alfonso Henriques [ Source: Oporto Guide (Infoidiomas)] .
The West Port is the expansion area of \u200b\u200bthe city, mainly developed after the appointment of the same in 2001 as European Capital of Culture. In this post we review the area starting from the Praça do Infante Dom Henrique to the Foz do Douro, privileged environment where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The long Avenida de Boavista and Passeio Fluvial Maritime and axes represent the entire west side of Oporto.
Infante D. Monument Henrique and Exchange (Oporto)
»Buildings and places of interest in the west:
" Praça do Infante Dom Henrique: In the center of the plaza is a monument of the late nineteenth century in honor of Prince Henry the Navigator (Henry of Avis and Lancaster), born in this city. The memorial features a bronze figure of the infant pointing the finger at the new lands, with a globe in his hand, and a high granite pedestal where you can read the inscriptions "So we opened those seas that no generation before he opened the new islands come to the generous Henrique discovered." This monument also recalls the rest of the sailors at the time of discovery. The monument also scenes from the conquest of Ceuta, a fact that Henry the Navigator was the main promoter. North of the square is the market Ferreira Borges, 1883. Also in this square is the Instituto do Vinho de Portugal .
"Palacio de la Bolsa (Rua Ferreira Borges): The building is the headquarters of the Commercial Association of Oporto. It was built on the ruins of the Franciscan monastery that was destroyed in a fire. Its construction began in 1842 and spent nearly half a century until its inauguration in 1891. Within this neoclassical building, described as a national monument, stands in the first instance the large central courtyard or patio of Nations, covered by a glass structure that lets in a lot of light in the palace. On the second floor rooms do as the Golden Hall, covered with gold leaf, the General Assembly Hall, which seems covered with wood, and some other rooms until you reach the most important Arab Chamber. In the more than 300 square feet of this room Moorish-style, inspired by the Alhambra, are held official receptions.
Igreja de Sao Francisco (Porto)
"Igreja de Sao Francisco : Built in the fourteenth century, the church interior was coated Wood in the eighteenth century, being hidden its initial structure. In 1833 a fire destroyed part of the cloister and church. The altar and the pillars are covered with sculptures representing angels, animals and decorative wreaths, carved with more than 200 kgs. gold. The clergy was so surprised with his extravagance, that the church was desecrated (still is) for being too ostentatious for the poverty that surrounded her. In the left aisle is one of the biggest attractions of the church, the Tree of Jesse, a polychrome wood sculpture is considered one of the world's best in its genre. Displays the tree of Christ, with Jesse, the father King David, at the base, and St. Joseph, the Virgin and Jesus Christ crowning the height.
Under the church floor in the adjacent museum, you will discover its catacombs, a place where encuentran enterrados muchos de los hermanos de la orden de los franciscanos así como algunas de las familias nobles de la ciudad. Además de las sepulturas, en las catacumbas hay un osario con miles de huesos humanos que se pueden observar a través de un cristal colocado en el suelo. Se enterraron allí antes de que se crearan los cementerios públicos de Portugal en 1845.
Igreja da Misericordia (Oporto)
» Igreja da Misericordia (Rua das Flores): Del siglo XVI, cuenta con una fachada diseñada por Nicolau Nasoni en el siglo XVII. Al lado está la Santa Casa da Misericordia, which houses the 'Fons Vitae', one of the most famous paintings of Oporto. Nearby is the Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Vitoria and the Mosteiro de Sao Bento de Vitoria.
"Barrio de Boavista : Extension of the city, the Avenida de Boavista long is surrounded by hotels, shops and buildings west of the city oficinas.Al open the romantic gardens of the Palácio de Cristal offering a museum , viewpoints over the Douro and outdoor theater during the summer months. In the gardens you can visit several thematic areas as the garden of herbs, the medicinal plants, the garden of the sentiments, the rose garden or forest. Beside (Rua Dom Manuel II, 44), the Museu Soares dos Reis is a XVIII century building, former residence of the royal family. Exhibits a remarkable collection of paintings and sculpture from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as ceramics, furniture and other decorative arts and to the south, along the Duero River (Rua de Monchique, 52) the Museu do Vinho do Porto , which makes an interesting journey through the history of wine that has given so much fame to the city. In Building Alfândega in the rua of the same name, along the Douro River, is the Museum of Transport and Communic . Back
north to the huge Mousinho Praça de Albuquerque, the Casa da Music (Avenida da Boavista, 604-610) is a polyhedral building opened in April 2005, its incidence is construccción auqnue in 1999 for inclusion in the project "Porto 2001: European Capital of Culture '. It is the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaasm and is dedicated to concert hall. In the center of the square is the Monument to the Heroes the Peninsular War, a huge statue of a lion crushing an eagle surrounded by soldiers with horses. This monument was created to commemorate the victory of the Luso-British alliance on Napoleon's troops.
Fundacao de Serralves (Oporto)
After a long walk along the Avenida Boavista, is reached Fundacao de Serralves (Rua Dom João de Castro, 210) [official website ] which houses the Museum Contemporary Art, designed by architect Alvaro Siza, and tranquil gardens, where at the end of July is celebrated jazz festival in Porto. Its permanent collection focuses on the relationship between Portuguese artists and their international counterparts since the late 1960's to today. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions Serralves House, Art Deco style building in the 1930's.
Near the river to the south (Alameda Basilio Teles, 51), the Museu do Carro Electric was founded in 1992 with the aim of gathering a large collection of old locomotives and trams. Avenida da Boavista end in the huge Parque da Cidade , where is located the Sea Life Porto, a water park.
" Romantic Museum (Rua Among Quintas): The house where he spent his last days in exile, King Charles Albert of Sardinia to his death in 1843, a victim of tuberculosis. In its report was rebuilt some rooms in the house are what are covered in the visit to the museum. Romantic Museum is a faithful reproduction of a nineteenth-century bourgeois home. The interior has a special charm with its rooms decorated with paintings and antique furniture. You can visit most of the rooms of the house, among which are its great hall, a small chapel and the room where the king died.
Castelo do Queijo in Foz do Douro (Porto)
"Foz do Douro : Located in the western part of Porto, a privileged place where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Foz Area is the Farol de Sao Miguel and Forte de Sao Joao Batista , a fortress built in the sixteenth century to protect the entrance by river to Porto. To reach the fort just follow the river Duero (Passeio Fluvial) towards Matosinhos through the river promenade, enjoying the beautiful views of the waterfront. Continuing along the same, leaving the ocean to the left, you come to another fort, Forte Sao Francisco Xavier, better known as Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle).
"" Bibliography: " Brochures Porto Tourist Office (March 2011) »Portugal (Key Guides) (Editorial Espasa)
» Links: " Oporto Guide (Main Source text)" Porto Tourism "Camara Municipal do Porto » About Portugal " Oporto Guide (2) " Oporto Guide (Infoidiomas)

Friday, April 8, 2011

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