Archive for November, 2012

Casttle of Penarroya Overlooking Guadiana River

Casttle of Penarroya Overlooking Guadiana River
Castillo de Penarroya is a Moorish castle overlooking the Guadiana river which flows north to Cuidad Real. The castle stands 12km south of Argamasilla de Alba beside the Penarroya reservoir near Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park. This strength of Muslim origin, was conquered in 1198 by the coaligadas orders of Santiago and assigned San Juan and definitively at your service of San Juan in 1215. Located strategically on a cliff, in which the prey of dam... 

The Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans

The Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans
The Old U.S. Mint is currently the location of the Louisiana Historical Center. Mint holds title of being the only mint to produce American and Confederate coinage. It operated as a branch mint of the United States Mint from 1838 to 1861 and from 1879 to 1909. During that years of operation, it produced over 427 million gold and silver coins. Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 4:30 pm. Closed Monday and state holidays. Admissions: Adults:... 

Sebastian Vettel – Decisions Will Be Taken in Brazil

Sebastian Vettel – Decisions Will Be Taken in Brazil
The F1 circus heads to Brazil for the season finale, Round 2o of a long and grueling season, with the small matter of the FIA World Formula One Drivers’ Championship to be decided. Vettel heads to Brazil with a 13 point lead in the title race. Sebastian is the reigning Formula 1 world champion – the youngest in history. Biography: Date of Birth: 03/07/1987 Place of Birth: Heppenheim Nationality: German Height: 5′ 9¼” (1.76 m) Team:... 

Tropical Garden inside Atocha Railway Station, Madrid

Tropical Garden inside Atocha Railway Station, Madrid
The Atocha Train station is the largest railway station in Spain. It includes a botanical garden spread over an area of 4,000 square meter under the arched skylight. A garden was designed to keep tropical species, plants and fauna. Over 7,000 plants live inside the station, and many of them are palm trees. This indoor tropical jungle was inaugurated in 1992. credit: Oneras credit: MGM_Photos credit: Matthew Black credit: rubenvike credit: slasher-fun credit:... 

Lamborghini Aventador – What Color Do You Like Most?

Lamborghini Aventador – What Color Do You Like Most?
Lamborghini’s offering the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 flagship in a rainbow of colors, in standard, pearl, metallic and matte finishes. The Lamborghini Aventador is a two-seater hyper sportscar and was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. This supercar sprints from 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds while blasting off a top speed of 217 mph. Lamborghini Aventador is a cool supercar and despite its $387,000 price tag. Engine and Drivetrain Specs: Engine... 

2013 Smart for-us Concept

2013 Smart for-us Concept
The concept looks like an urban pickup. The electric drive of the smart for-us is based on the innovative drive concept of the smart fortwo electric drive. Thanks to the 55 kW magneto-electric motor the smart for-us is agile and lively to drive. With 130 Newton metres of torque it boasts powerful, lag-free acceleration and it can overtake other vehicles with the greatest of ease. The maximum speed exceeds 120 km/h. The battery is a 17.6 kW/h lithium... 
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