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Easter-Trip '08

Fuk kuong, 750 miles, Mar 08

Easter-Trip '08 (Simple)

3579 Views

Fuk kuong - Fri 13 June 04.00

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The Völkerschlachtdenkmal (English: "Monument of the Battle of the Nations") is a monument in Leipzig, Germany, to the Battle of Leipzig of 1813, also known as the Battle of the Nations. It is one of Leipzig's main landmarks and the largest monument in Europe. Paid for entirely by donations and a lottery, independently of the state, it was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle. The structure is 91 metres tall, making it the tallest monument in Europe. It contains over 500 steps to a viewing platform at the top, from which there are spectacular views across the city and its environs. The structure makes extensive use of concrete, although the facings are of granite. Its architecture doesn't look like european style, it seems to have a oriental touch.

Easter-Trip '08

Fuk kuong, 750 miles, Mar 08

Easter-Trip '08 (Simple)

3579 Views

Fuk kuong - Fri 13 June 04.00

The Grünes Gewölbe (Green Vault) in Dresden, Germany is a museum that contains the largest collection of treasures in Europe. It is a part of the Dresden castle. It was founded by August dem Starken (Augustus II the Strong) in 1723. It features a unique and rich variety of exhibits from the period of baroque to classicism. The name comes from the first green-painted room. It has been completely reconstructed and was reopened on 1 September 2006. It is often referred to as a walk-in treasure chest. It contains nine rooms, each with its own exhibition theme.
Hint:If you want to visit the Altes Grünes Gewölbe, buy your ticket as early as possible, because it's limited to special times and the visit takes half an hour only!

Easter-Trip '08

Fuk kuong, 750 miles, Mar 08

Easter-Trip '08 (Simple)

3579 Views

Fuk kuong - Fri 13 June 04.00

Clear

The Dresdner Frauenkirche ("Church of Our Lady") is a Lutheran church in Dresden, Germany.
The Dresden Frauenkirche was destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II and has been reconstructed as a landmark symbol of reconciliation between former warring enemies. The reconstruction of its exterior was completed in 2004, its interior in 2005 and after 13 years of rebuilding, the church was reconsecrated on 30 October 2005 with festive services lasting through the Protestant observance of Reformation Day on 31 October.

Easter-Trip '08

Fuk kuong, 750 miles, Mar 08

Easter-Trip '08 (Simple)

3579 Views

Fuk kuong - Fri 13 June 04.00

Blue Wonder (Ger. Blaues Wunder) is the commonly used name for the Loschwitz Bridge (Ger. Loschwitzer Brücke), a cantilever truss bridge over the Elbe river in the German city of Dresden. It connects Dresden-Blasewitz and Dresden-Loschwitz, two villa quarters, once the most expensive living area in Europe. The bridge was completed in 1893; in the 19th century it was a masterpiece of technology to build a bridge of this length without pillars supporting it. Today its technology is less of a wonder but it is a much-loved symbol of the city. The "blue" in the name comes from the colour of the bridge. The saying goes that the bridge was originally painted green, but that the weather (or some say the sun) turned the bridge blue.The river under the bridge is the home of the world's biggest paddle steamer fleet, the surrounding area of the Elbe meadows (19.3 km²) were declared to be a cultural world heritage by the UNESCO in 2004.

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