The Shwedagon Pagoda aka the Golden Pagoda is a 99 metres (325 ft) with the perimeter measuring 432.8 metres (1,420 feet) and glittering in gold located in Yangon, Myanmar formerly known as Burma. Myanmar has been called The Land of Gold. This is a country rich in culture, history, sacred sights, scenic wonders and personality. Pagoda is located on Singuttara hill was already an ancient sacred site because of the buried relics of the three previous Buddhas. Legend has it that the Shwedagon Pagoda... 

SeaWorld Orlando is a marine-life theme park near Orlando. It should be one of your favorite places to be in all of Orlando. SeaWorld features shows, hands-on exhibits, aquariums, rides, restaurants and stores. Every day, thousands of guests watch Shamu and his killer whale pals perform in the signature SeaWorld Orlando show. Admission: Single-Day Admission $81.99 for guests age 10+ $73.99 for guests ages 3 through 9 Admission is free for guests 2 years old and younger Park Hours: Open year-round... 

Most original views of the eiffel tower i’ve ever seen. Fish-Eye lens allows you to create a highly unusual perspective. Superwide lens has a focal length about 10.5 mm producing a circular photo. It produces 180-degree view on frame. The images they produce are highly distorted, giving them a dynamic, abstract feel. Credit: Panoramas  Read More →

The Palace of Culture was a typical structure of the Eastern bloc. A building was dedicated to sports, education and culture. The huge buildings were central point for people to enjoy all kinds of recreational activities in Pripyat. Pripyat (1km from the reactor) was designed as an exemplar of Soviet planning for the 50,000 people who worked at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant till 1986. But the result of soviet planning was the worst nuclear accident in history. Now Pripyat is in a radioactive... 

The Wailing wall aka the Kotel became the main prayer place only about 700 years ago, when the Ramban arrived to Jerusalem, and started resurrecting the Jewish settlement there. The area west of the Temple Mount was deserted, so Jews settled there. The Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem has figured prominently in the Jewish consciousness for centuries. Generations dreamed of appearing before the old stone wall Nowadays, the Wall is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the cracks between... 

St. Isaac’s is the world’s third largest domed cathedral and the first monument you see of the city if you arrive by ship. Isaakievsky Sobor is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city. Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great. It’s main dome rises 101,5 meters and is plated with pure gold. The exterior is faced with gray and red stone, and features a total 112 red granite columns with Corinthian capitals. Its interior is as... 

The pictures describes downtown of Jakarta. The tall buildings look very magnificent. Jakarta is one of the popular tourist destinations in Indonesia and attracts travelers from all across the globe. Jakarta can offer you a life-time experience of holidaying, recreation and leisure. credit: Jakob Montrasio  Read More →

Grand Central Terminal is located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Grand Central Terminal is often called Grand Central Station or GCT. It was constructed from 1903 to 1913 on the site of an older Grand Central Depot, which was replaced in gradual steps. Surrounded by skyscrapers, Grand Central ranks as one of America’s most beautiful stations. It is the longest train station in the world, with 44 platforms and 67 tracks, divided between two underground... 

The water goes in perfect unison to the music. The lights, water, and music combined are amazing and breathtaking at night. Three types of nozzles are used for the various effects. Oarsmans – Swing back and forth to create dancing water, Shooters – Shoots water upwards, Super Shooters – Sends a water blast as high as 250 ft (76 m) in the air. Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (show every 1/2 hour) 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (show every 15 minutes) Saturday &... 

The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with their natural setting. It is the most significant reference point of ancient Greek culture, as well as the symbol of the city of Athens. The Acropolis is primarily dedicated to the Goddess Athena. The Acropolis is a flat topped rock which rises 150 m above sea level. You can explore Sacred Rock and see the following sights Parthenon, Old Temple of Athena, Erechtheion, Statue of Athena Promachos, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Eleusinion, Sanctuary...