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Tag: architecture

New town hall

The town of Prostejov was first mentioned in 1141 and developed from a small village into a vibrant town under … More

architecture, astronomical clock, chandeliers, Czech, Czech Republic, Europe, Prostejov, Town Hall, travel, Wood panelling

Fisherman’s Wharf

Another artificial feeling sight in Macau is Fisherman’s Wharf. It seems famous enough in itself that people were getting their … More

architecture, Asia, China, Fisherman's Wharf, Macau, Theme Park, travel

Little Europe in Macau

The idea of the Venetian, a casino in Las Vegas with a canal and gondolas caught on in Macau. Creating … More

architecture, Casino, China, Londoner, Macao, Parisian, Scale models, travel, Venetian

The other parts of Macau

The Special Administrative Region of Macau consists of Macau, Taipa, Coloane and most recently Cotai (I will explain!). The islands … More

architecture, Asia, Casinos, China, Cotai strip, hotals, hotels, Macau

Portuguese ups and downs

Having first arrived in Macau in the early 1500s, Portuguese traders used its natural harbour as a convenient place to … More

architecture, China, Macau, paving, Portuguese, travel

Walking around Würzburg

The old town of Würzburg lies on the eastern side of the river, overlooked by the fortress mentioned last time. … More

architecture, churches, city, Germany, travel, Würzburg

The town of Plzen

Walking from the brewery to the synagogue I passed through the old town of Plzen. Having booked myself into a … More

architecture, cathedral, city, Czech Republic, Europe, modern art, Pilsen, Plzen, travel

Stunning Strakonice

The destination of the train journey to the Czech Republic was the city of Strakonice. Situated where the Volnya river … More

architecture, artistic, bohemian, Czech Republic, strakonice, travel

Belgian buildings

I had not visited Belgium before. Not properly. I had passed through it many times while driving from Germany to … More

architecture, Belgium, Brussels, Europe, Public art, travel

Rooftops

Stereotypes are usually based on a grain of truth. The truth of the one about higgledy-piggeldy Italian rooftops was proven … More

architecture, cathedral, Europe, Florence, Italy, rooftops, Santa Maria del Fiore, sunset, Synagogue, travel

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