Archive for August, 2011
Radisson SAS Hotel Lobby in Berlin, Germany, in contrast to the lobby of the hotel in general. In the hotel lobby which bersebrangan directly with Berlin Cathedral, there is a giant aquarium.
Upon entering the hotel, you will find views of the tower’s largest cylindrical aquarium ever in the world. High overall aquarium with concrete foundation is 25m. For the tank itself is 9m high with a diameter of 11m. The aquarium is named AquaDom Lobby. This aquarium contains millions of liters of salt water and there are some tropical fish as much as 2600 tail from 56 species of fish. AquaDom Berlin run by Sea Life Aquarium is located next to the hotel.
Guests and visitors can view the aquarium from within using a glass elevator leading to the restaurant under the glass roof. Two divers are responsible for the care of the aquarium and feed all the creatures living in it. One of them is often swim around akuarum with the fishes as additional entertainment. In December 2003, the new AquaDom can be enjoyed by everyone. Its construction cost of around 12.8 million Euros, equivalent to USD 15.616 billion. Many rooms in the hotel rooms are designed with pemanangan leads to the aquarium
Hagia Sophia is a church was once the greatest among Christians in Istanbul, Turkey, until finally the building was converted into a mosque in 1453 when Constantinople was conquered by the armies of Sultan Mehmet and Ottomen. Then in 1935 until today Hagia Sophia became one of the famous museum in Istanbul with the name of Ayasofya Museum.
The building is often used as a reference model for several other mosques, including the Blue Mosque which is located in front of him. During the change into a mosque, all the elements of Christianity as the altar, bells, and statues removed.
Then the interior design modified and adapted to the characteristics of Islam. Two minarets added afterwards. Not forgetting the mihrab (the priest standing), the pulpit, and also a place to perform ablution. There is calligraphy that decorate the dome of the mosque since the 19th century. Until now still be found.
At the top of the museum there is a gallery where there are works of art depicting the teachings of Christianity. Directly below lies the room shades of Islamic art and also functioned as a mosque. Although it has been converted into a museum, religious activities of Muslims are still running. Efforts to repair the building makes this museum has an element of balance to the two religious styles.
Also visit nearby attractions like Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Gulhane Park
IN surrounding area Arlando International Airport, Stockholm, Sweden, there is a Boeing 747 that had been transformed into a place called Jumbo Hostel accommodation. As the name implies, hostel, inn providing bed space like a dorm room. In every room there are two to four beds. For rooms with three beds have a mattress size of 6m x 3m. Same size as the aircraft seating for economy class. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet. But for the bathroom and toilet facilities separate from the room and had to share with other visitors.
For a room in the Jumbo Hostel with bathroom facilities in, you can be booking a superior room here, the cockpit suite. Inside this room can be found engine airplane flight, which certainly is not working anymore. There is also a roof window can dodorong so you can see towards the outside of the vessel. Jumbo Hostel location to the airport terminal takes only 15 minutes. Can be reached using the shuttle bus that can be accessed free of charge. To check-in accommodation can be carried out for 24 hours.
The waiters here use a uniform which is a combination of flight attendant uniforms and naval uniforms. Not to forget here is also available a small cafe if you want to waste time.
OF the many U.S. cities that is famous for its pomp and luxury, hidden a few cities that offer remarkable beauty. Cities are the perfect blend of modesty atmosphere with modern food and drink wine. Here are the five cities:
Sonoma, California
Sonoma comes with a building of 19th century architecture combined with elements of art. The city is a place where local farmers mingled with the residents of San Francisco on vacation. They met in bars in the area that has a well-known winery.
Stillwater, Minnesota
Small city that offers many places of choice. Very known for its collection of art galleries are wonderful, interesting shops, restaurants and old inns that are not less fascinating. Here there is St.. Croix, one of the protected river with beautiful scenery just like in the storybooks.
Greenport, Long Island, New York
There is a summer inn combined with the ancient cottage that serves seafood, as well as upscale restaurants. Lodgings, a pebble beach, and fishing habits of the population, capable of attracting visitors who want to find a place to relax Read the rest of this entry »