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28/01/2006
The entire structure contains 101 above-ground floors and 5 underground floors. On the 89th floor there is an internal observation room, while the external observation deck is located on the 91th floor. The external observation deck will be the second highest in the world, will be exceeded only by the Shanghai World Financial Center. To Taipei 101 will be 3 out of 4 titles of the...
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28/01/2006
This one of the most beautiful and romantic tombs in the world was built by Shah Jehan of the Mogul dynasty to commemorate his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. When the tomb was ready, the coffin was covered with a layer of pure gold, and Shah Jehan was supposed to additionally sprinkle it with pearls and diamonds. In front of the building there were 2000 soldiers who had to guard these fabulous...
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28/01/2006
Tacoma Bridge Narrows is known around the world due to the spectacular collapse in 1940.   The structure of this bridge is a perfect example of a structure that is not very vulnerable to wind. The main span at 840 m was only 12 m wide. The lightweight bridge was too limp and its construction "caught" the wind. Tall and narrow towers formed a swirl of air around them. Already during the...
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28/01/2006
The temple stands near the Nile River, along its bed. King Amenhotep III ruling in the years 1390 - 1353 BC he built this beautiful temple and dedicated it to Amon-Re, the king of all gods and son of Khonos. At the end of the complex there is a granite hall dedicated to Alexander Wielek. The temple was used almost as a place of worship until now. She was completed by Tutankhamun and Horemheb...
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28/01/2006
Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Miyajima Shrine, is one of the most recognizable sites in Japan. Located on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. This temple is not only a place of worship, but also a symbol of Japanese culture and history. Miyajima Island is considered one of the three most beautiful places in Japan....
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28/01/2006
Completed in 1987, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the longest cable bridge made of concrete. It is one of the most popular bridges created after 1970, among others due to its color. The cables supporting the structure are painted in a light yellow color, such as they have taxis. The bridge is also known for its history. Sunshine Skyway is not the first bridge connecting the wide mouth of Tampa...
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28/01/2006
Stratosphere Tower is the highest free-standing tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.   The building has 12 levels. Visitors can admire the Las Vegas skyline and the surrounding valleys from the observation deck, restaurant, meeting room and private rooms located on top of the deck. Experience seekers can pull over 100 floors down the High...
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28/01/2006
Stonehenge consists of 30 blocks of external stone and 49 smaller blocks of the inner circle, all are thoroughly polished, using stone devices. Inside, there are stone avenues in the shape of a large horseshoe and a small horseshoe, the large horseshoe contains the largest, as many as 9 meter trilobites. In the middle of Stonehenge there is an inverted megalith, the so-called Altar...
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28/01/2006
Stephansdom is the heart and soul of Vienna, like Fountain Square for Cincinnati, or Thames for London. It is the most recognizable object in the city, and the Stephansplatz square is the most visited place. This is where Mozart got married and where his funeral took place. Stephansdom is dominant by its high tower, the Alt Steffl was built between 1359 and 1433. Each part is high on 136.4...
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28/01/2006
The Statue of Liberty was originally called "Wolność Oświeca Świat". This statue, one of the largest in the world, was donated to the United States of America by France on the occasion of the centenary of the declaration of independence. The statue was built in Paris, and in New York it was assembled on the port island. The statue has the following dimensions: height from the base of the...
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