24.12.13
18.12.13
The Bridge of Peace — Tbilisi, Georgia
The Bridge of Peace — Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi pedestrian Peace Bridge, which runs over the Mtkvari River which
total length is 156 meters, hit the Top-13 most unusual bridges in the
world.
Pedestrian Bridge World, connecting Old Tbilisi with new neighborhoods -
one of the most significant buildings of the Georgian capital. Bridge
with a roof of glass panels in the spirit of Norman Foster designed by
Italian architect Michele De Lucchi with French designer- illuminator
Philippe Martineau.
The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge over the Kura River in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. Photo — Link |
In the design of the bridge built in an interesting system of
illumination: in the evening and night time every hour 30,000 bulbs
translate Morse code message, visible to both of parapets of the bridge.
It is composed of the names of the periodic table of elements of
Mendeleev from which a human body consists. According to the architect,"
this message -is the anthem of life and peace among people and
nations". Many compared the construction of this bridge to the
construction the Eiffel Tower, which connected at one time high-tech
architecture and monuments and thus change the architectural appearance
of the whole of Paris.
The bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucchi. Photo — Link |
In the top-13 most unusual bridges also were Leonardo da Vinci brua
(Norway), Royal Gorge Bridge (USA), Storseisundet bru (Norway),
Slauerhoffbrug (Netherlands), Gateshead Millennium Bridge (UK),
Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg (Germany), Langkawi Sky Bridge (Malaysia),
Rolling Bridge (UK), Henderson Waves (Singapore), Gesher Ha-Meitarim
(Israel), Pont Gustave-Flaubert (France), Moses Bridge (Netherlands).
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Photo — Link
Via — Link
Ancient Siam — Mueang Boran Park
Ancient Siam — Mueang Boran Park
Ancient Siam formerly known as Ancient City — Mueang Boran is a park
constructed under the patronage of Lek Viriyaphant and spreading over
200 acres (0.81 km2) in the shape of Thailand.
The founder's original idea was to create a golf course with miniatures
of Thailand's historically significant structures spread around the
course. During his research he found most structures being severely
damaged over time and decided instead of creating new miniatures to save
the original structures when possible or re-creating them full size or
scaled down.
After the post 10 Most unusual Parks in the world Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest
outdoor museum. Situated close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan
province, the 320-hectare city features 116 structures of Thailand's
famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient
Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with each of the
monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the
buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while
others are scaled down.
The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the
National Museum to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include
the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion
of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Wat Khao Phra
Viharn on the Cambodian border.
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park — McWay Falls, California
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park — McWay Falls, California
McWay Falls is an incredibly scenic waterfall. McWay Creek drops 84 ft.
off a cliff onto the beach nestled in a pretty little cove. The overlook
view of the cove where the waterfall drops, is stunning to say the
least. Unfortunately, you cannot get down onto the scenic beach
(legally), as the cliffs are too crumbly and dangerous to descend (and
if you try it, be prepared to receive a very hefty fine). I think,
though, if it were possible to get down to the beach, this waterfall
would lose something of its grandeur and mystique. The view is stunning,
and the waterfall is alluring and out of reach. It adds to the beauty
in my opinion.
The great thing about McWay Falls is that it flows year-round. The
waterfall is fed from underground springs on McWay Creek, and the
waterfall thus has constant flow throughout the year (though of course,
the flow is stronger in the spring).
The path continues past the waterfall a short distance to some ruins of
an old stone "waterfall house", owned by Lathrop and Helen Hooper Brown
in the 1940s. Not much is left of the house, but it is an interesting
site. The park was named after Browns friend, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, who
was a pioneer and cattle ranch owner in the Big Sur area. There is also
an awesome view of the Big Sur coastline in the other direction. The
entire Big Sur coastline is outstanding. The best photo opportunities of
McWay Falls and the coastline are at sunset. I highly recommend being
at McWay Falls at sunset, though it is a popular place for other
photographers and sunset gawkers.