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Semarang
is very important place in Java and the place is noted for all the attractive
tourist spots here. Lawang Sewu is a very important place in Semarang and for
many years tourists have been returning to Semarang only to have a glimpse of
this amazing place here. The Lawang Sewu is immensely popular for the famous
Thousand Doors which is the ticket to
fame for the place. The place is distinguished simply for the numerous doors and windows found here and the building was christened as the Gedung Lawang Sewu and tourists love coming here simply because of the distinctive Dutch Symbolism and the immensely long corridors leading to the offices on the other side.
fame for the place. The place is distinguished simply for the numerous doors and windows found here and the building was christened as the Gedung Lawang Sewu and tourists love coming here simply because of the distinctive Dutch Symbolism and the immensely long corridors leading to the offices on the other side.
Lawang Sewu is famous for
the doors and windows. The place is famous for the Thousand Doors and windows
and the fascinating stained glass windows representing the Dutch Symbolism of
the places like The Hague and Rotterdam and also the Royal family. The building
has numerous long winding corridors which open out to the offices on one side
of the office and the other end of the building on the other hand. It is a
famous landmark in the region of Semarang and a pride for Java. The place was
actually built as the main colonial office for the Dutch and was then taken
over by the Japanese government. This place was important because it was the
main military hub for the Indonesians and was used for giving shelter to the
soldiers and army men here. The place was often considered to be haunted place
as many truly and sincerely believed that the place was inhabited by spirits
and ghosts and thus many people used to feel scared to visit the place fearing
the obvious. However later the place was converted in to a heritage site and
many came to visit the place during their holidays or vacations while coming to
visit the Semarang. There are other places also which deserve mention but
Lawang Sewu stands out among the rest.
Lawang Sewu is thus a very important place in Semarang and all are welcome to
come and visit the fascinating place. Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple compound in Central Java in Indonesia, located approximately 18 km east of Yogyakarta.
The
temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest Hindu
temples in south-east Asia. It is characterised by its tall and
pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the
47m high central building inside a large complex of individual temples.
It was
built around 850 CE by either Rakai Pikatan, king of the second Mataram
dynasty, or Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya Dynasty. Not long
after its construction, the temple was abandoned and began to
deteriorate. Reconstruction of the compound began in 1918. The main
building was completed in around 1953. Much of the original stonework
has been stolen and reused at remote construction sites. A temple will
only be rebuilt if at least 75% of the original stones are available,
and therefore only the foundation walls of most of the smaller shrines
are now visible and with no plans for their reconstruction.
The
temple was damaged during the earthquake in Java in 2006. Early photos
suggest that although the complex appears to be structurally intact,
damage is significant. Large pieces of debris, including carvings, were
scattered over the ground. The temple has been closed to the public
until damage can be fully assessed. The head of Yogyakarta
Archaeological Conservation Agency stated that: “it will take months to
identify the precise damage”. However, some weeks later in 2006 the
site re-opened for visitors. The immediate surroundings of the Hindu
temples remain off-limits for safety reasons.
Kuta Beach is a
beautiful beach in a southern Bali. Its location is in Badung
Regency, 9 km from Denpasar, the capital of Bali exactly near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport. Kuta is one of
the first towns with substantial tourist development and also remains one of
Indonesia's major tourist destinations. Its long sandy beach
is known internationally, with its varied accommodation, many restaurants and
bars, and many renowned surfers.
It is also
well-known as the right place for people to see scenic sunset in the afternoon.
People who come to Bali will be very unlucky if they do not see the panoramic
sunset in this town. It is real that tourists feel happy to be there. They can
sunbathe, swim, surf, play soccer beach, kite flying, play volleyball or just
take a walk. Yes, they can do many activities in this beach for its complete
beach activities. For persons who like playing soccer, do not forget to try the
game with some locals. The locals usually set up the goal posts between Hard
Rock Cafe and Discovery Shopping Mall at 16.00.
When the day becomes dark, the nightlife of Kuta often begins too late, at around 23.00. The scene is full of different atmospheres and entertainment in bars and pubs which some of them give live bands, fashion shows, DJ's and sexy dancers. Being hungry and hoping to have a dinner, many restaurants are ready to serve their best recipes with a lot of international cuisines. Some of the famous restaurants in Kuta are B' Couple Bar N' Grill, Blue Fin, ESC, Flapjacks, Gabah Restaurant & Bar, Kopi Pot, Kori Restaurant & Bar, Maccaroni Restaurant & Bar, Made's Warung, Papa's Cafe, Queen's Tandoor, Sailfin, Stadium Cafe, Sushi Tei, Take Restaurant and so on.
Needing a hotel around Kuta beach, do not worry because Kuta also offers its best varied hotels and resorts which most of the them give beachfront locations with their various styles and budget ranges. In these hotels and resorts you can choose your best. It is really the worth town to visit. Kuta with its beauty of the beach will make the tourists feel satisfied and hope to visit it back. Believe it or not, though for 50 years ago Kuta is the village of fishermen nowadays it is called as the International City because this town is the place where tourists all over the world meet each other.
When the day becomes dark, the nightlife of Kuta often begins too late, at around 23.00. The scene is full of different atmospheres and entertainment in bars and pubs which some of them give live bands, fashion shows, DJ's and sexy dancers. Being hungry and hoping to have a dinner, many restaurants are ready to serve their best recipes with a lot of international cuisines. Some of the famous restaurants in Kuta are B' Couple Bar N' Grill, Blue Fin, ESC, Flapjacks, Gabah Restaurant & Bar, Kopi Pot, Kori Restaurant & Bar, Maccaroni Restaurant & Bar, Made's Warung, Papa's Cafe, Queen's Tandoor, Sailfin, Stadium Cafe, Sushi Tei, Take Restaurant and so on.
Needing a hotel around Kuta beach, do not worry because Kuta also offers its best varied hotels and resorts which most of the them give beachfront locations with their various styles and budget ranges. In these hotels and resorts you can choose your best. It is really the worth town to visit. Kuta with its beauty of the beach will make the tourists feel satisfied and hope to visit it back. Believe it or not, though for 50 years ago Kuta is the village of fishermen nowadays it is called as the International City because this town is the place where tourists all over the world meet each other.
Kilimanjaro,
with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is a dormant volcano
in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania and the highest mountain in Africa at
5,895 metres or 19,341 feet above sea level (the Uhuru Peak/Kibo Peak).
Kilimanjaro
rises from its base, and approximately 5,100 m (16,732 ft) from the plains near
Moshi. Kibo is capped by an almost symmetrical cone with scarps rising 180 to
200 m on the south side. These scarps define a 2.5 km wide caldera. Within this
caldera is an inner crater, the Reusch Crater. This inner crater was named
after Dr. Richard Reusch. The name was conferred by the government of
Tanganyika in 1954 at the same time it awarded Reusch a gold medal on having
climbed Kilmanjaro for the 25th time. Reusch climbed Kilimanjaro 65 times and
helped to establish the exact elevation of the crater. Within the Reusche
Crater lies the Ash Pit. The Reusche Crater itself is nearly surrounded by a
400 feet (120 m) high dune of volcanic ash.
In the late 1880s the summit of Kibo was completely covered by an ice cap with outlet glaciers cascading down the western and southern slopes, and, except for the inner cone, the entire caldera was buried. Glacier ice flowed also through the Western Breach.
An examination of ice cores taken from the North Ice Field Glacier indicate that the "snows of Kilimanjaro" (aka glaciers) have a basal age of 11,700 years. A continuous ice cap covering approximately 400 square kilometers covered the mountain during the period of maximum glaciation, extending across the summits of Kibo and Mawenzi. The glacial ice survived drought conditions during a three century period beginning ~2200 BCE.
The period from 1912 to present has witnessed the disappearance of more than 80% of the ice cover on Kilimanjaro. From 1912-1953 there was ~1% annual loss, while 1989-2007 saw ~2.5% annual loss. Of the ice cover still present in 2000, 26% had disappeared by 2007. While the current shrinking and thinning of Kilimanjaro's ice fields appears to be unique within its almost twelve millennium history, it is contemporaneous with widespread glacier retreat in mid-to-low latitudes across the globe. At the current rate, Kilimanjaro is expected to become ice-free some time between 2022 and 2033.
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris.
Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most
recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in
Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people
ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the
tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.
Jatim Park
For people in East Java, Jatim Park may have
been heard many times as it is one of the famous tourism object in East Java
province. Jatim Park offers a recreation place as well as a study center.
Jatim Park is located at Jl. Kartika 2 Batu, East Java. To reach the location is not too difficult because the object is only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This Jatim Park tourism object is about 22 hectares width.
Visitor can enjoy at least 36 kinds of facilities which can attract them as well as give new knowledge. Just after the pass gate, the visitors will find an interesting view of ‘Galeri Nusantara’ area. This study offering continues to step on ‘Taman Sejarah’ area, which contains of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan temple, customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue.
The other facility which is able to be enjoyed is ‘Agro Park’ area. It presents crop and rareness fruits, animal diorama which consists of unique animals that have been conserved, and supporting games like bowling, throw ball, scooter disco, etc
Jatim Park is suitable for family and school recreation. The recreation area sites offer precious tour and can used as alternative media of study.
Jatim Park is located at Jl. Kartika 2 Batu, East Java. To reach the location is not too difficult because the object is only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This Jatim Park tourism object is about 22 hectares width.
Visitor can enjoy at least 36 kinds of facilities which can attract them as well as give new knowledge. Just after the pass gate, the visitors will find an interesting view of ‘Galeri Nusantara’ area. This study offering continues to step on ‘Taman Sejarah’ area, which contains of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan temple, customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue.
The other facility which is able to be enjoyed is ‘Agro Park’ area. It presents crop and rareness fruits, animal diorama which consists of unique animals that have been conserved, and supporting games like bowling, throw ball, scooter disco, etc
Jatim Park is suitable for family and school recreation. The recreation area sites offer precious tour and can used as alternative media of study.
Rubik’s cube
Rubik's cube is a toy puzzle designed by Erno
Rubik, an architect and professor at the University of Budapest. It is a
cube-shaped and contains of smaller cube pieces with six sides having different
colors. The cube was so popular during the 1980s, and at its peak between 1980
and 1983. 200 million cubes were sold world wide. In the solved condition,
Rubik’s cube has six faces which all of the colors are same. The Rubik's cube
has red, yellow, blue, green, white, and orange color. The edges and corners
move when the cube is rotated and the cube becomes scrambled. The challenge of
the puzzle is to solve each cube to the original position.
There are many solutions to solve the Rubik’s
cube. Lars Petrus, Jessica Fridich, and Shotaro Makisumi, are people who
created the solution to solve it. A common solution used by cubers was
developed by Jessica Fridrich, a professor at the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering at Binghamton University. It uses a large number of
algorithms, especially for orienting and permuting the last layer. The cross
consists of one color is done first and then continue to make second and first
layer by F2L (First 2 Layer) algorithms that consist of 41 algorithms. The next
step is to solve the third layer by OLL (Oriented Last Layer) and PLL
(Permutation Last Layer). Fridrich's solution requires learning roughly 120
algorithms but the Cube can be solved in only 55 moves on average.
There are two kinds of Rubik’s cube, DIY and
Original Rubik’s cube. DIY (Do It Yourself) Rubik’s cube is the cube that can
be assembled and modified by ourselves. The core of it made up of bolts; so we
can arrange the bolts to get a comfortable Rubik’s cube. Types of DIY Rubik’s
cube are, A type, C type, and F type. Every type has different advantages for
cubers. For the example, F type is a lightweight Rubik’s cube and it almost
can’t be pop out. It is suitable for a stylish cuber. C type has a good
material and it suitable for a rush cuber. The second type is Original Rubik’s
cube or we can call Ori Rubik. Ori Rubik is the cube that can’t be assembled or
modified by ourselves. The core of this made of nails. Ori Rubik is suitable
for a beginner cuber that’s training their fingertrick.
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur is Hindu - Budhist temple. It was build in the nineth century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km of passage and starways. The design of borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.
The Amazing Taj Mahal In India
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra.
Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.
Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.
Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
Gunung Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic
cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is a dormant volcano in Kilimanjaro National
Park, Tanzania and the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 metres or 19,341
feet above sea level (the Uhuru Peak/Kibo Peak).
Kilimanjaro rises from its base, and
approximately 5,100 m (16,732 ft) from the plains near Moshi. Kibo is capped by
an almost symmetrical cone with scarps rising 180 to 200 m on the south side.
These scarps define a 2.5 km wide caldera. Within this caldera is an inner
crater, the Reusch Crater. This inner crater was named after Dr. Richard
Reusch. The name was conferred by the government of Tanganyika in 1954 at the
same time it awarded Reusch a gold medal on having climbed Kilmanjaro for the
25th time. Reusch climbed Kilimanjaro 65 times and helped to establish the
exact elevation of the crater. Within the Reusche Crater lies the Ash Pit. The
Reusche Crater itself is nearly surrounded by a 400 feet (120 m) high dune of
volcanic ash.
In the late 1880s the summit of Kibo was completely covered by an ice cap with outlet glaciers cascading down the western and southern slopes, and, except for the inner cone, the entire caldera was buried. Glacier ice flowed also through the Western Breach.
An examination of ice cores taken from the North Ice Field Glacier indicate that the "snows of Kilimanjaro" (aka glaciers) have a basal age of 11,700 years. A continuous ice cap covering approximately 400 square kilometers covered the mountain during the period of maximum glaciation, extending across the summits of Kibo and Mawenzi. The glacial ice survived drought conditions during a three century period beginning ~2200 BCE.
The period from 1912 to present has witnessed the disappearance of more than 80% of the ice cover on Kilimanjaro. From 1912-1953 there was ~1% annual loss, while 1989-2007 saw ~2.5% annual loss. Of the ice cover still present in 2000, 26% had disappeared by 2007. While the current shrinking and thinning of Kilimanjaro's ice fields appears to be unique within its almost twelve millennium history, it is contemporaneous with widespread glacier retreat in mid-to-low latitudes across the globe. At the current rate, Kilimanjaro is expected to become ice-free some time between 2022 and 2033.
Kuta Beach is a beautiful beach in a
southern Bali. Its location is in Badung
Regency, 9 km from Denpasar, the capital of Bali exactly near Bali's
Ngurah Rai Airport. Kuta is one of the
first towns with substantial tourist development and also remains one of
Indonesia's major tourist destinations. Its long sandy beach
is known internationally, with its varied accommodation, many restaurants and
bars, and many renowned surfers.
It is also well-known as the right
place for people to see scenic sunset in the afternoon. People who come to Bali
will be very unlucky if they do not see the panoramic sunset in this town. It
is real that tourists feel happy to be there. They can sunbathe, swim, surf,
play soccer beach, kite flying, play volleyball or just take a walk. Yes, they
can do many activities in this beach for its complete beach activities. For
persons who like playing soccer, do not forget to try the game with some
locals. The locals usually set up the goal posts between Hard Rock Cafe and Discovery
Shopping Mall at 16.00.
When the day becomes dark, the nightlife of Kuta often begins too late, at around 23.00. The scene is full of different atmospheres and entertainment in bars and pubs which some of them give live bands, fashion shows, DJ's and sexy dancers. Being hungry and hoping to have a dinner, many restaurants are ready to serve their best recipes with a lot of international cuisines. Some of the famous restaurants in Kuta are B' Couple Bar N' Grill, Blue Fin, ESC, Flapjacks, Gabah Restaurant & Bar, Kopi Pot, Kori Restaurant & Bar, Maccaroni Restaurant & Bar, Made's Warung, Papa's Cafe, Queen's Tandoor, Sailfin, Stadium Cafe, Sushi Tei, Take Restaurant and so on.
Needing a hotel around Kuta beach, do not worry because Kuta also offers its best varied hotels and resorts which most of the them give beachfront locations with their various styles and budget ranges. In these hotels and resorts you can choose your best. It is really the worth town to visit. Kuta with its beauty of the beach will make the tourists feel satisfied and hope to visit it back. Believe it or not, though for 50 years ago Kuta is the village of fishermen nowadays it is called as the International City because this town is the place where tourists all over the world meet each other.
When the day becomes dark, the nightlife of Kuta often begins too late, at around 23.00. The scene is full of different atmospheres and entertainment in bars and pubs which some of them give live bands, fashion shows, DJ's and sexy dancers. Being hungry and hoping to have a dinner, many restaurants are ready to serve their best recipes with a lot of international cuisines. Some of the famous restaurants in Kuta are B' Couple Bar N' Grill, Blue Fin, ESC, Flapjacks, Gabah Restaurant & Bar, Kopi Pot, Kori Restaurant & Bar, Maccaroni Restaurant & Bar, Made's Warung, Papa's Cafe, Queen's Tandoor, Sailfin, Stadium Cafe, Sushi Tei, Take Restaurant and so on.
Needing a hotel around Kuta beach, do not worry because Kuta also offers its best varied hotels and resorts which most of the them give beachfront locations with their various styles and budget ranges. In these hotels and resorts you can choose your best. It is really the worth town to visit. Kuta with its beauty of the beach will make the tourists feel satisfied and hope to visit it back. Believe it or not, though for 50 years ago Kuta is the village of fishermen nowadays it is called as the International City because this town is the place where tourists all over the world meet each other.
Jatim
Park
For people in East Java, Jatim Park may have been heard many times as it is one of the famous tourism object in East Java province. Jatim Park offers a recreation place as well as a study center.
Jatim Park is located at Jl. Kartika 2 Batu, East Java. To reach the location is not too difficult because the object is only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This Jatim Park tourism object is about 22 hectares width.
Visitor can enjoy at least 36 kinds of facilities which can attract them as well as give new knowledge. Just after the pass gate, the visitors will find an interesting view of ‘Galeri Nusantara’ area. This study offering continues to step on ‘Taman Sejarah’ area, which contains of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan temple, customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue.
The other facility which is able to be enjoyed is ‘Agro Park’ area. It presents crop and rareness fruits, animal diorama which consists of unique animals that have been conserved, and supporting games like bowling, throw ball, scooter disco, etc
Jatim Park is suitable for family and school recreation. The recreation area sites offer precious tour and can used as alternative media of study.
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan is the largest Hindu
temple compound in Central Java in Indonesia, located approximately 18 km east
of Yogyakarta.
The temple is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and is one of the largest Hindu temples in south-east Asia. It is
characterised by its tall and pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple
architecture, and by the 47m high central building inside a large complex of
individual temples.
It was built around 850 CE by either
Rakai Pikatan, king of the second Mataram dynasty, or Balitung Maha Sambu,
during the Sanjaya Dynasty. Not long after its construction, the temple was
abandoned and began to deteriorate. Reconstruction of the compound began in
1918. The main building was completed in around 1953. Much of the original
stonework has been stolen and reused at remote construction sites. A temple
will only be rebuilt if at least 75% of the original stones are available, and
therefore only the foundation walls of most of the smaller shrines are now
visible and with no plans for their reconstruction.
The temple was damaged during the
earthquake in Java in 2006. Early photos suggest that although the complex
appears to be structurally intact, damage is significant. Large pieces of
debris, including carvings, were scattered over the ground. The temple has been
closed to the public until damage can be fully assessed. The head of Yogyakarta
Archaeological Conservation Agency stated that: “it will take months to
identify the precise damage”. However, some weeks later in 2006 the site
re-opened for visitors. The immediate surroundings of the Hindu temples remain
off-limits for safety reasons.
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur is Hindu - Budhist temple. It was build in the
nineth century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is
located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km of passage and starways. The design of borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km of passage and starways. The design of borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.
Eiffel Tower
The
Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris.
Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most
recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in
Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people
ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower
was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.
The tower
stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story
building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument to assume
the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41
years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however,
due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller than the
Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest
structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower
has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or
lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300
steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest
level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature
restaurants.
The tower
has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the
establishing shot of films set in the city.
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