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16-day whirlwind tour: days 6 and 7
Posted June 04, 2006 at 02:52 AM by starchicklie
On our 5th day, we traveled to Florence, Italy (aka the cradle of the Renaissance). We ambled through Santa Croce, Signoria Square, The Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) all on foot.
The following morning we left Arezzo for Rome and spent the day visiting St. Peter&&'s Square, the Vatican, as well the ancient ruins. The sky was [...]
frere hall
Posted June 02, 2006 at 09:05 AM by Omar
Photos of Frere Hall in Karachi, Pakistan. This building is a remnant of the British Raj and stands in the middle of a public park coming down from Clifton Bridge towards downtown Karachi, just opposite the Marriott Hotel. These photos are from a room in the top floor of the Marriott.
The history of the building itself is a bit murky to [...]
kyoto imperial palace
Posted May 27, 2006 at 01:06 AM by Omar
Kyoto served as the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, starting from the period when Emperor Kanmu moved the capital from Heijo-kyo in present-day Nara to Nagaoka-kyo in Kyoto. In 794, Emperor Kanmu moved the capital again to Heian-kyo, the current location in the center of present-day Kyoto.
Emperors succeeding Emperor Kanmu [...]
che guevara memorial
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:22 AM by sgarba
This is a stunning and imposing edifice in memory of Che Guevara. The structure doubles up as a mausoleum as well with Che's tomb together with a several other revolutionaries right underneath the structure. You are allowed to go into the mausoleum to view the capsules but unfortunately, photographs can't be taken. The quote on the memorial is [...]
"capitol building" old havana
Posted May 24, 2006 at 09:27 AM by sgarba
Cuba's take on Capitol Hill! This is actually more of a museum now than anything else. Really rich architecture and decor on the inside.
