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September 10, 2013
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The world’s most famous bridges may not be the longest bridges, tallest bridges or highest bridges, but they are the most recognizable bridges in the world by far. Here are the top 10 most famous bridges: YouTube
1. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, United States – This world famous symbol of the West Coast of the United States and the most popular attraction of San Francisco has a main span of 1,280 meters (4,199 ft) which makes it around the 11th longest span in the world. The 11th place may not sound much, but taking into consideration that the bridge opened in 1937 makes it quite remarkable as the other top 10 were built during the last 10-20 years. The Golden Gate bridge is located in San Francisco and is perhaps the city’s most famous attraction. With the view of the bay around it, it is truly a sight to see
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
2. Tower Bridge, London, England – Built from 1886 till 1894, this symbol of London is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name. | 0 | 1,302 |
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| The Golden Gate bridge is located in San Francisco and is perhaps the city’s most famous attraction. With the view of the bay around it, it is truly a sight to see
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
2. Tower Bridge, London, England – Built from 1886 till 1894, this symbol of London is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name. Both the bridge and the castle next to it are one of the most visited monuments not only in London or England, but in Europe and even the entire world
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Tower Bridge, London
3. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia – A steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour. The bridge carries roads for vehicles and railroads as well as bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the North Shore and the central business district of the city. The beautiful view of the bridge with the harbour and the Sydney Opera House form the so familiar and wonderful skyline of the city. | 843 | 1,903 |
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| Both the bridge and the castle next to it are one of the most visited monuments not only in London or England, but in Europe and even the entire world
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Tower Bridge, London
3. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia – A steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour. The bridge carries roads for vehicles and railroads as well as bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the North Shore and the central business district of the city. The beautiful view of the bridge with the harbour and the Sydney Opera House form the so familiar and wonderful skyline of the city. It is a symbol of Sydney and Australia. The bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger” by the local residents because of its arch-based design
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
4. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, United States – Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. | 1,303 | 2,314 |
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| It is a symbol of Sydney and Australia. The bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger” by the local residents because of its arch-based design
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
4. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, United States – Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. It has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) which made it longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903. It has become one of the icons on New York from its opening day and it’s still one of the city’s major attractions. All day long you can spot tourists crossing the 5,989 feet (1825 m) bridge by foot while taking pictures of the beautiful bridge with the skyline of Manhattan
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Brooklyn Bridge, New York
5. Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy – The “old bridge” is a m edieval stone arch bridge, famous for still having shops built along it as was once common. | 1,904 | 2,928 |
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| It has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) which made it longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903. It has become one of the icons on New York from its opening day and it’s still one of the city’s major attractions. All day long you can spot tourists crossing the 5,989 feet (1825 m) bridge by foot while taking pictures of the beautiful bridge with the skyline of Manhattan
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Brooklyn Bridge, New York
5. Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy – The “old bridge” is a m edieval stone arch bridge, famous for still having shops built along it as was once common. It is the only bridge in Florence to survive the second world war. In the past, the shops were owned by butchers, but today the shops are mostly owned by souvenir sellers as well as art dealers and jewelers. The bridge is one of the most famous attractions in Florence
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
6. Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy – The oldest of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. | 2,315 | 3,359 |
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| It is the only bridge in Florence to survive the second world war. In the past, the shops were owned by butchers, but today the shops are mostly owned by souvenir sellers as well as art dealers and jewelers. The bridge is one of the most famous attractions in Florence
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
6. Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy – The oldest of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. It was completed in 1591, replacing a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524. The beautiful old bridge is one of the icons of Venice and one of its best attractions and is always packed with excited tourists
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy (source: Chene Beck)
7. Millau Viaduct, Millau, France – With a structure height of 343 meters (1,125 ft) the Millau Viaduct Bridge is the tallest bridge in the world ! | 2,929 | 3,797 |
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| It was completed in 1591, replacing a wooden bridge that collapsed in 1524. The beautiful old bridge is one of the icons of Venice and one of its best attractions and is always packed with excited tourists
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy (source: Chene Beck)
7. Millau Viaduct, Millau, France – With a structure height of 343 meters (1,125 ft) the Millau Viaduct Bridge is the tallest bridge in the world ! Opened in 2004, this four lanes bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France. The bridge has seven piers of different heights. The second one is the tallest with a height of 244.96 m (803 ft 8 in) – making it the tallest structure in France, taller than the Eiffel Tower! Most Famous Bridges In The World: Millau Viaduct, Millau, France
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| Opened in 2004, this four lanes bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France. The bridge has seven piers of different heights. The second one is the tallest with a height of 244.96 m (803 ft 8 in) – making it the tallest structure in France, taller than the Eiffel Tower! Most Famous Bridges In The World: Millau Viaduct, Millau, France
8. Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic – A world-famous bridge that crosses the Vltava river. The stone Gothic bridge construction began in 1357 and ended only at the beginning of the 15th century. As it was the only means of crossing the Vltava river, the Charles Bridge was the most important connection between the Old Town and the area around Prague Castle. Today it is one of the most visited sights in Prague, and as you might expect, the areas around and on the bridge itself are always filled with painters, kiosks owners, and other traders as well as pickpockets – beware! Most Famous Bridges In The World: | 3,798 | 4,811 |
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| Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic – A world-famous bridge that crosses the Vltava river. The stone Gothic bridge construction began in 1357 and ended only at the beginning of the 15th century. As it was the only means of crossing the Vltava river, the Charles Bridge was the most important connection between the Old Town and the area around Prague Castle. Today it is one of the most visited sights in Prague, and as you might expect, the areas around and on the bridge itself are always filled with painters, kiosks owners, and other traders as well as pickpockets – beware! Most Famous Bridges In The World: Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
9. Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Japan – The famous Akashi Kaikyō Bridge has a long main span of 1,991 meters (6,532 ft). Opened in 1998, it links the city of Kobe on the mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island. It is the 4th tallest bridge in the world and one of the longest suspension bridges! Most Famous Bridges In The World: | 4,196 | 5,177 |
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| Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
9. Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Japan – The famous Akashi Kaikyō Bridge has a long main span of 1,991 meters (6,532 ft). Opened in 1998, it links the city of Kobe on the mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island. It is the 4th tallest bridge in the world and one of the longest suspension bridges! Most Famous Bridges In The World: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
10. Great Belt Bridge, Denmark – The Great Belt bridge was opened in 1998 and runs between the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen. Its total length is 6,790 meters (22,277 ft), and max height of 254 meters (833 ft) makes it is the third longest suspension span bridge in the world and 8th tallest bridge in the world
Most Famous Bridges In The World: Great Belt Bridge, Denmark
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World
August 15, 2013
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Leisure & Travel
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India – A giant mausoleum of white marble, built between 1632 and 1653 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. The most spectacular feature of the Taj Mahal is the marble dome that surmounts the tomb. It is 35 meters tall (115 ft). The top of the famous dome is decorated with a lotus design. The Taj Mahal is the most famous monument of the entire subcontinent of India
Most Famous Domes: The Taj Mahal (source: wiki)
2. Dome Of The Rock, Jerusalem, Israel – The Dome of the Rock is one of the first and most familiar achievements of Islamic architecture, as it was completed in 691 AD. It is located on the Temple Mount, one of the most contested religious sites in the world. | 0 | 861 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | The Taj Mahal is the most famous monument of the entire subcontinent of India
Most Famous Domes: The Taj Mahal (source: wiki)
2. Dome Of The Rock, Jerusalem, Israel – The Dome of the Rock is one of the first and most familiar achievements of Islamic architecture, as it was completed in 691 AD. It is located on the Temple Mount, one of the most contested religious sites in the world. The Dome of the Rock is not a mosque, but rather a shrine which protects beneath its high ceiling, a sacred rock. The Dome is probably the most spectacular building in the Old City, topped with a dazzling golden dome visible from afar, the interior layered with glittering ceramics, mosaics and Arabic calligraphy. It is one of the best attractions in Jerusalem
Most Famous Domes: Dome Of The Rock, Jerusalem, Israel (source: wiki)
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | The Dome of the Rock is not a mosque, but rather a shrine which protects beneath its high ceiling, a sacred rock. The Dome is probably the most spectacular building in the Old City, topped with a dazzling golden dome visible from afar, the interior layered with glittering ceramics, mosaics and Arabic calligraphy. It is one of the best attractions in Jerusalem
Most Famous Domes: Dome Of The Rock, Jerusalem, Israel (source: wiki)
3. Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia – Located in Moscow’s Red Square, this is a Russian Orthodox church built from 1555 till 1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible. St. Basil’s marks the geometric center of Moscow and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site
Most Famous Domes: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow (source: wiki)
4. United States Capitol, Washington DC, United States – Located on Capitol Hill, the Capitol is the home of the US Congress. | 862 | 1,742 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia – Located in Moscow’s Red Square, this is a Russian Orthodox church built from 1555 till 1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible. St. Basil’s marks the geometric center of Moscow and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site
Most Famous Domes: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow (source: wiki)
4. United States Capitol, Washington DC, United States – Located on Capitol Hill, the Capitol is the home of the US Congress. The cast iron dome of the Capitol is the second dome of this building: The initial dome was replaced after the Capitol was expanded in the 1850s to accommodate the growing number of legislators from newly admitted states. The expansion more than doubled the length of the Capitol, but also dwarfed the original, timber-framed dome
United States Capitol, Washington DC (source: wiki)
5. Imam Mosque (Shah Mosque), Isfahan, Iran – The mosque is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. | 1,297 | 2,246 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | The cast iron dome of the Capitol is the second dome of this building: The initial dome was replaced after the Capitol was expanded in the 1850s to accommodate the growing number of legislators from newly admitted states. The expansion more than doubled the length of the Capitol, but also dwarfed the original, timber-framed dome
United States Capitol, Washington DC (source: wiki)
5. Imam Mosque (Shah Mosque), Isfahan, Iran – The mosque is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. Its construction began in 1611, and its splendor is mainly due to the beauty of its seven color mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions. The dome of the Shah Mosque is the tallest in Isfahan reaching a height of 53 meters (74 ft). The distinct feature of this dome is the colorful tiles that cover both the exterior and the interior of the dome
Imam Mosque (Shah Mosque), Isfahan, Iran
6. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey – A former Greek Orthodox patriarchal church, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum. From the date of its construction in 537 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. | 1,743 | 3,009 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | Its construction began in 1611, and its splendor is mainly due to the beauty of its seven color mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions. The dome of the Shah Mosque is the tallest in Isfahan reaching a height of 53 meters (74 ft). The distinct feature of this dome is the colorful tiles that cover both the exterior and the interior of the dome
Imam Mosque (Shah Mosque), Isfahan, Iran
6. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey – A former Greek Orthodox patriarchal church, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum. From the date of its construction in 537 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 1453 until 1931. It was then secularized and opened as a museum in1935 as it still is today
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
7. Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Florence, Italy – The main church of Florence, Italy, and one of the city’s major attractions. Construction begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and completed in 1436 with the completion of the dome. The exterior of the basilica is faced with marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival facade
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Florence, Italy (source: | 2,247 | 3,643 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | The building was a mosque from 1453 until 1931. It was then secularized and opened as a museum in1935 as it still is today
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
7. Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Florence, Italy – The main church of Florence, Italy, and one of the city’s major attractions. Construction begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and completed in 1436 with the completion of the dome. The exterior of the basilica is faced with marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival facade
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), Florence, Italy (source: MarcusObal)
8. Reichstag, Berlin, Germany – The Reichstag was originally completed in 1894 and was used by the German parliament until 1933 when in was severely damaged in a fire. After the reunification of Germany it underwent reconstruction and in 1999 it became the meeting place of the modern German parliament, the Bundestag. During the reconstruction, the spectacular glass dome was added. The dome has a spectacular 360-degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape
Most Famous Domes: | 3,010 | 4,137 |
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8. Reichstag, Berlin, Germany – The Reichstag was originally completed in 1894 and was used by the German parliament until 1933 when in was severely damaged in a fire. After the reunification of Germany it underwent reconstruction and in 1999 it became the meeting place of the modern German parliament, the Bundestag. During the reconstruction, the spectacular glass dome was added. The dome has a spectacular 360-degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape
Most Famous Domes: Reichstag, Berlin (source: wiki)
9. Pantheon, Rome, Italy – The Pantheon in Rome was built in 126 AD as a temple for all the Roman gods and served as a Roman Catholic Church since the 7th century. The temple is topped with a concrete dome with a central opening: the oculus. | 3,644 | 4,412 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | Reichstag, Berlin (source: wiki)
9. Pantheon, Rome, Italy – The Pantheon in Rome was built in 126 AD as a temple for all the Roman gods and served as a Roman Catholic Church since the 7th century. The temple is topped with a concrete dome with a central opening: the oculus. Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon’s famous dome is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world
Most Famous Domes: The Pantheon in Rome (source: wiki)
10. St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy – Constructed during the years 1506 and 1615. The dome itself was designed in 1547 by Michelangelo that took into consideration a previous design that was made for the same dome. | 4,138 | 4,818 |
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10 Most Famous Domes In The World | Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon’s famous dome is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world
Most Famous Domes: The Pantheon in Rome (source: wiki)
10. St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy – Constructed during the years 1506 and 1615. The dome itself was designed in 1547 by Michelangelo that took into consideration a previous design that was made for the same dome. The dome of St. Peter’s rises to a total height of 136.57 meters (448.1 ft) from the floor of the basilica to the top of the external cross. It is the tallest dome in the world
St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy
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10 Most Famous Paintings In The World
September 12, 2013
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Art & Culture
Between the millions of paintings that are created and shown in galleries and museums all around the world, a very small number transcend time and make history. This select group of most famous paintings is recognizable by people from all over the world and of all ages and will probably continue to echo and leave impressions in the minds of people in the centuries to come. Below is a list of some of the most famous paintings in the world. 1. Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci. The most famous painting in the world is the main attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris, where it is seen by six million people every year! Leonardo da Vinci painted it from the year 1503 or 1504 till shortly before he died in 1519
Most Famous Paintings: Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci
2. The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci. This world famous painting is not shown in a museum, but rather covers the back wall of the dining hall at Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery in Milan, Italy. | 0 | 1,102 |
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10 Most Famous Paintings In The World
| The most famous painting in the world is the main attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris, where it is seen by six million people every year! Leonardo da Vinci painted it from the year 1503 or 1504 till shortly before he died in 1519
Most Famous Paintings: Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci
2. The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci. This world famous painting is not shown in a museum, but rather covers the back wall of the dining hall at Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery in Milan, Italy. It was painted by the most famous artist of all time, Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th-century. The painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. Seeing this masterpiece in the small monastery is truly one of the best attractions Milan has to offer. Most Famous Paintings: The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci
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| It was painted by the most famous artist of all time, Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th-century. The painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. Seeing this masterpiece in the small monastery is truly one of the best attractions Milan has to offer. Most Famous Paintings: The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci
3. The Creation Of Adam – Michelangelo. Located on the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. The Creation Of Adam was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512 and it is just one of nine scenes from the book of Genesis that are painted on the center of the ceiling of the chapel
Most Famous Paintings: The Creation Of Adam, by Michelangelo
4. Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh . | 1,103 | 1,840 |
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10 Most Famous Paintings In The World
| The Creation Of Adam – Michelangelo. Located on the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. The Creation Of Adam was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512 and it is just one of nine scenes from the book of Genesis that are painted on the center of the ceiling of the chapel
Most Famous Paintings: The Creation Of Adam, by Michelangelo
4. Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh . Painted by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most well known paintings in modern culture. The painting is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The painting was the inspiration for the song “Vincent” (also known as “starry starry night”) by Don McLean. McLean’s song reference the painting as well as other paintings by the famous artist. Most Famous Paintings: | 1,448 | 2,270 |
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10 Most Famous Paintings In The World
| Painted by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most well known paintings in modern culture. The painting is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The painting was the inspiration for the song “Vincent” (also known as “starry starry night”) by Don McLean. McLean’s song reference the painting as well as other paintings by the famous artist. Most Famous Paintings: Starry Night, by Vincent van Gogh
5. The Scream – Edvard Munch. The most famous piece by Edvard Munch, painted around 1893. It was painted using oil and pastel on cardboard. This frightening painting is on display at The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway. | 1,841 | 2,523 |
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| Starry Night, by Vincent van Gogh
5. The Scream – Edvard Munch. The most famous piece by Edvard Munch, painted around 1893. It was painted using oil and pastel on cardboard. This frightening painting is on display at The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway. Most Famous Paintings: The Scream, by Edvard Munch
6. The Persistence Of Memory – Salvador Dali . Painted in 1931 by the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work of art is known to make people ponder on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that this wonderful painting was inspired by Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Most Famous Paintings: | 2,271 | 2,989 |
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| Most Famous Paintings: The Scream, by Edvard Munch
6. The Persistence Of Memory – Salvador Dali . Painted in 1931 by the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work of art is known to make people ponder on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that this wonderful painting was inspired by Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Most Famous Paintings: The Persistence Of Memory, by Salvador Dali
7. Girl With A Pearl Earring – Johannes Vermeer . Considered by many to be “the Dutch Mona Lisa” or the “Mona Lisa of the North”, this beautiful painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer features, well… a girl with a pearl earring. The painting was completed around 1665 and is on display in the Mauritshuis Gallery in the Hague, the Netherlands
Most Famous Paintings: Girl With A Pearl Earring, by Johannes Vermeer
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| The Persistence Of Memory, by Salvador Dali
7. Girl With A Pearl Earring – Johannes Vermeer . Considered by many to be “the Dutch Mona Lisa” or the “Mona Lisa of the North”, this beautiful painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer features, well… a girl with a pearl earring. The painting was completed around 1665 and is on display in the Mauritshuis Gallery in the Hague, the Netherlands
Most Famous Paintings: Girl With A Pearl Earring, by Johannes Vermeer
8. The Night Watch – Rembrandt van Rijn . Completed in 1642, this famous artwork is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting depicts a city guard moving out, led by Captain Frans Banning Cocq, his lieutenant and the rest of the guard’s armed men
Most Famous Paintings: The Night Watch, by Rembrandt van Rijn
9. Self-Portrait Without Beard – Vincent van Gogh. | 2,990 | 3,828 |
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| The Night Watch – Rembrandt van Rijn . Completed in 1642, this famous artwork is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting depicts a city guard moving out, led by Captain Frans Banning Cocq, his lieutenant and the rest of the guard’s armed men
Most Famous Paintings: The Night Watch, by Rembrandt van Rijn
9. Self-Portrait Without Beard – Vincent van Gogh. Even though Van Gogh painted many portraits of himself, this one is by far the most famous as it is his last self-portrait and one of the few that depicts him without a beard. It was given by him to his mother as a birthday gift. It is also one of the most expensive paintings of all times, as it was sold for $71.5 million in 1998, and is now part of a private collection
Most Famous Paintings: Self-Portrait Without Beard, by Vincent van Gogh
10. Guernica – Pablo Picasso. | 3,457 | 4,303 |
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| Even though Van Gogh painted many portraits of himself, this one is by far the most famous as it is his last self-portrait and one of the few that depicts him without a beard. It was given by him to his mother as a birthday gift. It is also one of the most expensive paintings of all times, as it was sold for $71.5 million in 1998, and is now part of a private collection
Most Famous Paintings: Self-Portrait Without Beard, by Vincent van Gogh
10. Guernica – Pablo Picasso. The most famous painting by Picasso, completed in 1937. The painting was painted in Paris and is Inspired by the bombing of Guernica in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. The painting is on permanent display in Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid, Spain
Most Famous Paintings: Guernica, by Pablo Picasso
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| The most famous painting by Picasso, completed in 1937. The painting was painted in Paris and is Inspired by the bombing of Guernica in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. The painting is on permanent display in Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid, Spain
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art
October 26, 2013
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The following is the list of the 10 most famous works of art in the world – paintings or sculptures. You might also be interested in the list of most famous paintings or most famous statues. 1. Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci. The most famous art work and painting in the world is the main attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris, where it is seen by six million people every year! Leonardo da Vinci painted it from the year 1503 or 1504 till shortly before he died in 1519
Most Famous Works Of Art: Mona Lisa, Louvre, Paris
2. The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci. This world famous painting is not shown in a museum, but rather covers the back wall of the dining hall at Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery in Milan, Italy. It was painted by the most famous artist of all time, Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th-century. | 0 | 935 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | Leonardo da Vinci painted it from the year 1503 or 1504 till shortly before he died in 1519
Most Famous Works Of Art: Mona Lisa, Louvre, Paris
2. The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci. This world famous painting is not shown in a museum, but rather covers the back wall of the dining hall at Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery in Milan, Italy. It was painted by the most famous artist of all time, Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th-century. The painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. Seeing this masterpiece in the small monastery is truly one of the best attractions Milan has to offer
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
3. David Statue – Michelangelo – David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created between 1501 and 1504, by the Italian artist Michelangelo. It is a 5.17-metre (17.0 ft) marble statue of a standing male nude. | 496 | 1,396 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | The painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. Seeing this masterpiece in the small monastery is truly one of the best attractions Milan has to offer
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
3. David Statue – Michelangelo – David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created between 1501 and 1504, by the Italian artist Michelangelo. It is a 5.17-metre (17.0 ft) marble statue of a standing male nude. The statue represents the Biblical hero David. The statue is located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence since 1873
Most Famous Works Of Art: David by Michelangelo (source: Rico Heil)
4. The Creation Of Adam – Michelangelo. | 936 | 1,621 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | The statue represents the Biblical hero David. The statue is located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence since 1873
Most Famous Works Of Art: David by Michelangelo (source: Rico Heil)
4. The Creation Of Adam – Michelangelo. Located on the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. The Creation Of Adam was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512 and it is just one of nine scenes from the book of Genesis that are painted on the center of the ceiling of the chapel
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Creation Of Adam by Michelangelo
5. The Thinker – Auguste Rodin. This bronze sculpture shows a nude male figure at about life-size sitting on a rock with his chin resting on one hand as though deep in thought, and is often used as an image to represent philosophy. | 1,397 | 2,174 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | Located on the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. The Creation Of Adam was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512 and it is just one of nine scenes from the book of Genesis that are painted on the center of the ceiling of the chapel
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Creation Of Adam by Michelangelo
5. The Thinker – Auguste Rodin. This bronze sculpture shows a nude male figure at about life-size sitting on a rock with his chin resting on one hand as though deep in thought, and is often used as an image to represent philosophy. There are about 28 full size castings, in which the figure is about 186 cm (73 in) high, though not all were made during Rodin’s lifetime and under his supervision. Rodin first conceived the figure as part of another work in 1880, but the first of the familiar monumental bronze appeared in 1904
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
6. Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh . Painted by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most well known paintings in modern culture. | 1,622 | 2,684 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | There are about 28 full size castings, in which the figure is about 186 cm (73 in) high, though not all were made during Rodin’s lifetime and under his supervision. Rodin first conceived the figure as part of another work in 1880, but the first of the familiar monumental bronze appeared in 1904
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
6. Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh . Painted by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most well known paintings in modern culture. The painting is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The painting was the inspiration for the song “Vincent” (also known as “starry starry night”) by Don McLean. McLean’s song reference the painting as well as other paintings by the famous artist
Most Famous Works Of Art: Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
7. The Scream – Edvard Munch. | 2,175 | 3,057 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | The painting is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The painting was the inspiration for the song “Vincent” (also known as “starry starry night”) by Don McLean. McLean’s song reference the painting as well as other paintings by the famous artist
Most Famous Works Of Art: Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
7. The Scream – Edvard Munch. The most famous piece by Edvard Munch, painted around 1893. It was painted using oil and pastel on cardboard. This frightening painting is on display at The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Scream by Edvard Munch
8. Aphrodite of Milos – Also known as Venus de Milo, this ancient Greek statue was created sometime between 130 and 100 BC, and is believed to depict Aphrodite – the goddess of love and beauty. | 2,685 | 3,492 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | The most famous piece by Edvard Munch, painted around 1893. It was painted using oil and pastel on cardboard. This frightening painting is on display at The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Scream by Edvard Munch
8. Aphrodite of Milos – Also known as Venus de Milo, this ancient Greek statue was created sometime between 130 and 100 BC, and is believed to depict Aphrodite – the goddess of love and beauty. Made of marble, the statue is 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) in height and is believed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch. Unfortunately, the arms and original plinth were lost. The statue is yet another big attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris
Most Famous Works Of Art: Aphrodite of Milos
9. The Persistence Of Memory – Salvador Dali . | 3,058 | 3,826 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | Made of marble, the statue is 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) in height and is believed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch. Unfortunately, the arms and original plinth were lost. The statue is yet another big attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris
Most Famous Works Of Art: Aphrodite of Milos
9. The Persistence Of Memory – Salvador Dali . Painted in 1931 by the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work of art is known to make people ponder on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity was inspired by this wonderful piece
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Persistence Of Memory – Salvador Dali
10. The Diskobolus of Myron – This world famous Greek sculpture was completed around 460-450 BC. The artist is unknown and even the original bronze statue is lost but numerous copies – made either as full scale in marble, or smaller scale in bronze were found
Most Famous Works Of Art: | 3,493 | 4,522 |
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10 Most Famous Works Of Art | Painted in 1931 by the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work of art is known to make people ponder on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity was inspired by this wonderful piece
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Persistence Of Memory – Salvador Dali
10. The Diskobolus of Myron – This world famous Greek sculpture was completed around 460-450 BC. The artist is unknown and even the original bronze statue is lost but numerous copies – made either as full scale in marble, or smaller scale in bronze were found
Most Famous Works Of Art: The Diskobolus of Myron
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World
July 11, 2013
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The most incredible caves around the world are the caves where stalactites and stalagmites are found. A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or man made structures such as bridges and mines. A stalagmite is a type of formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings. Caves that contain stalactites and stalagmites are a huge attraction for visitors due to their out-of-this-world look. Here’s a list of 10 incredible such caves. 1. Cave Of Crystals, Mexico – Also known as Giant Crystal Cave, this amazing cave was discovered only in the year 2000 by miners at the Naica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. It is located 300 meters (980 ft) below the surface. The main chamber contains giant selenite crystals, some of the largest natural crystals ever found. The cave’s largest crystal found to date is 12 m (39 ft) in length, 4 m (13 ft) in diameter and 55 tons in weight! | 0 | 1,117 |
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | 1. Cave Of Crystals, Mexico – Also known as Giant Crystal Cave, this amazing cave was discovered only in the year 2000 by miners at the Naica Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. It is located 300 meters (980 ft) below the surface. The main chamber contains giant selenite crystals, some of the largest natural crystals ever found. The cave’s largest crystal found to date is 12 m (39 ft) in length, 4 m (13 ft) in diameter and 55 tons in weight! The cave is extremely hot with air temperatures reaching up to 58 °C (136 °F) with 90 to 99 percent humidity. The cave is relatively unexplored due to these factors. Without proper protection people can only endure approximately ten minutes of exposure at a time. Though it doesn’t contain standard stalactites, this cave is definitely worth mentioning! Cave Of Crystals, Mexico
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | The cave is extremely hot with air temperatures reaching up to 58 °C (136 °F) with 90 to 99 percent humidity. The cave is relatively unexplored due to these factors. Without proper protection people can only endure approximately ten minutes of exposure at a time. Though it doesn’t contain standard stalactites, this cave is definitely worth mentioning! Cave Of Crystals, Mexico
2. Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand – Located on the North Island of New Zealand, these caves are known for the glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa. These glowworms spin a nest out of silk on the ceiling of the cave and then hang down. Then, the larva glows to attract prey into its threads, so that the roof of a cave is covered with larva can look remarkably like the sky night
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand – the worms glow in the dark
3. Važecká Cave, Slovakia – A stalactite cave near the village of Važec in northern Slovakia. It lies at an altitude of 748 metres. | 1,118 | 2,073 |
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand – Located on the North Island of New Zealand, these caves are known for the glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa. These glowworms spin a nest out of silk on the ceiling of the cave and then hang down. Then, the larva glows to attract prey into its threads, so that the roof of a cave is covered with larva can look remarkably like the sky night
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand – the worms glow in the dark
3. Važecká Cave, Slovakia – A stalactite cave near the village of Važec in northern Slovakia. It lies at an altitude of 748 metres. The cave was discovered in 1922. With the length of 530 meters of which 230 meters are open to the public. Although it is one of the shorter caves, it is known for its rich stalactite decoration, as well as for its cave fauna
10 Most Incredible Caves In The World: Vazecka cave
4. Bystrianska Cave, Slovakia – A limestone cave near the town of Bystrá, Slovakia. | 1,500 | 2,435 |
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | The cave was discovered in 1922. With the length of 530 meters of which 230 meters are open to the public. Although it is one of the shorter caves, it is known for its rich stalactite decoration, as well as for its cave fauna
10 Most Incredible Caves In The World: Vazecka cave
4. Bystrianska Cave, Slovakia – A limestone cave near the town of Bystrá, Slovakia. Discovered in 1926. The cave is 2,637 meters in length and 95 meters in depth. Only 490 meters of the cave are open to the public since 1968
10 Most Incredible Caves In The World: Bystrianska Cave
5. Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States – Located in the Mammoth Cave National Park, the Mammoth cave is the longest cave system known in the world. | 2,074 | 2,782 |
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | Discovered in 1926. The cave is 2,637 meters in length and 95 meters in depth. Only 490 meters of the cave are open to the public since 1968
10 Most Incredible Caves In The World: Bystrianska Cave
5. Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States – Located in the Mammoth Cave National Park, the Mammoth cave is the longest cave system known in the world. The cave system is remarkably stable and is known to include more than 390 miles (630 km) of passageway
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States
6. Carlsbad Cavern, New Mexico, United States – The caves are the main attraction of a national park called Carlsbad Caverns National Park. They include the Big Room, a natural limestone cave chamber which measures 1,219 by 190 meters (4,000 by 625 feet), and 107 meters (350 feet) high at the highest point. It is the seventh largest cave chamber in the world. The caverns are decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and an incredible variety of other formations that can be seen by several easily accessible trails
Carlsbad Cavern in New Mexico
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | The cave system is remarkably stable and is known to include more than 390 miles (630 km) of passageway
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States
6. Carlsbad Cavern, New Mexico, United States – The caves are the main attraction of a national park called Carlsbad Caverns National Park. They include the Big Room, a natural limestone cave chamber which measures 1,219 by 190 meters (4,000 by 625 feet), and 107 meters (350 feet) high at the highest point. It is the seventh largest cave chamber in the world. The caverns are decorated with stalactites, stalagmites and an incredible variety of other formations that can be seen by several easily accessible trails
Carlsbad Cavern in New Mexico
7. Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China – A natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting and has been one of Guilin’s most interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It is over 180 million years old. Reed Flute Cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations in weird and wonderful shapes. Inside, there are more than 70 inscriptions written in ink, which can be dated back as far as 792 AD in the Tang Dynasty. The cave was rediscovered in the 1940s by a group of refugees fleeing the Japanese troops
Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China – A natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting and has been one of Guilin’s most interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It is over 180 million years old. Reed Flute Cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations in weird and wonderful shapes. Inside, there are more than 70 inscriptions written in ink, which can be dated back as far as 792 AD in the Tang Dynasty. The cave was rediscovered in the 1940s by a group of refugees fleeing the Japanese troops
Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China
8. Jeita Grotto, Lebanon – The Jeita Grotto is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 km (5.6 miles). The caves are situated 18 km (11 mi) north of Beirut. Though inhabited in prehistoric times, the lower cave was not rediscovered until 1836. It can only be visited by boat since it channels an underground river
Jeita Grotto, Lebanon
9. Skocjan Caves, Slovenia – These caves are an UNESCO world heritage sites. | 3,475 | 4,522 |
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | Jeita Grotto, Lebanon – The Jeita Grotto is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 km (5.6 miles). The caves are situated 18 km (11 mi) north of Beirut. Though inhabited in prehistoric times, the lower cave was not rediscovered until 1836. It can only be visited by boat since it channels an underground river
Jeita Grotto, Lebanon
9. Skocjan Caves, Slovenia – These caves are an UNESCO world heritage sites. Ranking among the most important caves in the world, Skocjan Caves represents the most significant underground phenomena in both the Karst region and Slovenia. The Skocjan cave system includes the highest cave hall in Europe, a massive underground gorge, waterfalls and a bridge over the gorge. The caves have beautiful stalactite and stalagmite structures
Skocjan Caves, Slovenia
10. Phong Nha Cave, Vietnam – Also recognized as world’s heritage by UNESCO. This 7,729 meters long cave system is located in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. | 4,044 | 5,062 |
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10 Most Incredible Caves In The World | Ranking among the most important caves in the world, Skocjan Caves represents the most significant underground phenomena in both the Karst region and Slovenia. The Skocjan cave system includes the highest cave hall in Europe, a massive underground gorge, waterfalls and a bridge over the gorge. The caves have beautiful stalactite and stalagmite structures
Skocjan Caves, Slovenia
10. Phong Nha Cave, Vietnam – Also recognized as world’s heritage by UNESCO. This 7,729 meters long cave system is located in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. While scientists have surveyed 44.5 km of passages, tourists are only allowed to explore the first 1500 meters. It is the second biggest cave in Vietnam
10 Most Incredible Caves In The World: Phong Nha Cave
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10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World
July 7, 2013
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Nature
1. Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland – The impressive cliffs rise 120 meters (394 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean and reach a maximum height of 214 meters (702 ft). With almost 1 million visitors a year, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland most famous attractions
The Cliffs Of Moher – The Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World
2. Kalaupapa Cliffs, Hawaii, United States – Located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in the Molokai island of Hawaii, the Kalaupapa Cliffs are the highest sea cliffs in the world with a height of 1,010 meters (3,315 feet) into the . The cliffs cannot be reached by car and visitors are transported by trail descending along the cliffs to Kalaupapa village
Kalaupapa Cliffs, Hawaii, United States
3. Santorini, Greece – Santorini is a greek island on the shores of the Mediterranean sea. Fira, the capital of Santorini, is located on the edge of the 400 meter (1,300 ft) high sea cliffs
Santorini, Greece
4. Acantilados de Los Gigantes, Spain – spanish for “Cliffs of the Giants”, those cliffs are located along the western coast of Tenerife. They are vertical walls reaching heights of 500 metres
10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World – Los Gigantes
5. Cabo Girao, Portugal – These sea cliffs are located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. | 0 | 1,459 |
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10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World | Santorini, Greece – Santorini is a greek island on the shores of the Mediterranean sea. Fira, the capital of Santorini, is located on the edge of the 400 meter (1,300 ft) high sea cliffs
Santorini, Greece
4. Acantilados de Los Gigantes, Spain – spanish for “Cliffs of the Giants”, those cliffs are located along the western coast of Tenerife. They are vertical walls reaching heights of 500 metres
10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World – Los Gigantes
5. Cabo Girao, Portugal – These sea cliffs are located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Cabo Girão is a popular lookout point reaching a height of 570 meters (1,870 ft)
10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World: Cabo Girao
6. Bunda Cliffs, Australia – The Bunda cliffs are 60 meters (200 ft) to 120 meters (400 ft) high and extend for the incredible length of around 100 km along the Great Australian Bight near its northern extremity
10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World: Bunda Cliffs, Australia
7. Látrabjarg, Iceland – Látrabjarg marks the western-most part of Europe. | 856 | 1,950 |
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10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World | Cabo Girão is a popular lookout point reaching a height of 570 meters (1,870 ft)
10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World: Cabo Girao
6. Bunda Cliffs, Australia – The Bunda cliffs are 60 meters (200 ft) to 120 meters (400 ft) high and extend for the incredible length of around 100 km along the Great Australian Bight near its northern extremity
10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World: Bunda Cliffs, Australia
7. Látrabjarg, Iceland – Látrabjarg marks the western-most part of Europe. The huge cliffs are home to millions of birds, including puffins, northern gannets,guillemots and razorbills. It is vital for their survival as it hosts up to 40% of the world population for some species. It is Europe’s largest bird cliff, 14 km long and up to 440 meters high
Latrabjarg, Iceland – the western-most part of Europe
8. White Cliffs of Dover, England – The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs which form part of the English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff reaches up to 110 meters (350 ft) and owes its striking façade to its composition of chalk accentuated by streaks of black flint. | 1,460 | 2,574 |
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10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World | The huge cliffs are home to millions of birds, including puffins, northern gannets,guillemots and razorbills. It is vital for their survival as it hosts up to 40% of the world population for some species. It is Europe’s largest bird cliff, 14 km long and up to 440 meters high
Latrabjarg, Iceland – the western-most part of Europe
8. White Cliffs of Dover, England – The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs which form part of the English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff reaches up to 110 meters (350 ft) and owes its striking façade to its composition of chalk accentuated by streaks of black flint. The cliffs spread east and west from the town of Dover in the county of Kent
White Cliffs of Dover, England
9. Paracas Sea Cliffs, Peru – Paracas National Reserve is a popular nature reserve and beach destination on the southern coast of Peru. The reserve is home to many species of wildlife, particularly birds, whom are largely concentrated at the water’s edge. The sea cliffs that fringe the beaches provide home to thousands of these
Paracas Sea Cliffs, Peru
10. Étretat, France – Located in Normandie, in west of France, Étretat is a small coastal village best known for its cliffs, including the famous natural arches. | 1,951 | 3,199 |
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10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World | The cliffs spread east and west from the town of Dover in the county of Kent
White Cliffs of Dover, England
9. Paracas Sea Cliffs, Peru – Paracas National Reserve is a popular nature reserve and beach destination on the southern coast of Peru. The reserve is home to many species of wildlife, particularly birds, whom are largely concentrated at the water’s edge. The sea cliffs that fringe the beaches provide home to thousands of these
Paracas Sea Cliffs, Peru
10. Étretat, France – Located in Normandie, in west of France, Étretat is a small coastal village best known for its cliffs, including the famous natural arches. Two of the arches can be seen from the town, a third requires a walk at low tide. The spectacular sea cliffs attracted famous artists including Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. 10 Most Incredible Sea Cliffs In The World: Etretat, France
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World
August 19, 2013
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History & Archaeology
The following list contains the 10 oldest freestanding recognizable buildings in the world. Most of the dates are approximations that have been concluded by radiocarbon dating
1. Barnenez, France – around 4800 BC. The Cairn of Barnenez is considered to be a Passage grave. It is a Neolithic monument located in northern Finistère, Brittany, France. The structure is 72 m long, 25 m wide and over 8 m high
Oldest Buildings In The World: Barnenez, France
2. Tumulus of Bougon, France – around 4800 BC. A group of five Neolithic barrows located in Bougon, France. The oldest structures of this prehistoric monument date to 4800 BC
Oldest Buildings In The World: | 0 | 790 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | The structure is 72 m long, 25 m wide and over 8 m high
Oldest Buildings In The World: Barnenez, France
2. Tumulus of Bougon, France – around 4800 BC. A group of five Neolithic barrows located in Bougon, France. The oldest structures of this prehistoric monument date to 4800 BC
Oldest Buildings In The World: Tumulus of Bougon, France (source: wiki)
3. Tumulus Saint-Michel, France – about 4500 BC. The Tumulus of St. Michel is a megalithic grave mound, located east of Carnac in Brittany, France. It is the largest grave mound in continental Europe. | 481 | 1,032 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | Tumulus of Bougon, France (source: wiki)
3. Tumulus Saint-Michel, France – about 4500 BC. The Tumulus of St. Michel is a megalithic grave mound, located east of Carnac in Brittany, France. It is the largest grave mound in continental Europe. The tumulus is 125 m long, 60 m wide and 10 m high
Oldest Buildings In The World: Tumulus Saint-Michel, France (source: wiki)
4. Wayland’s Smithy, England – around 3700 BC. A Neolithic long barrow and chamber tomb site located near Ashbury. | 791 | 1,273 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | The tumulus is 125 m long, 60 m wide and 10 m high
Oldest Buildings In The World: Tumulus Saint-Michel, France (source: wiki)
4. Wayland’s Smithy, England – around 3700 BC. A Neolithic long barrow and chamber tomb site located near Ashbury. Human remains found on the site indicate that 14 people were laid to ground there between 3590 and 3550 BC
Oldest Buildings In The World: Wayland’s Smithy, England (source: wiki)
5. Knap of Howar, Scotland – around 3700 BC. It is the oldest preserved stone house in north west Europe, located on the island of Papa Westray, Scotland
Oldest Buildings In The World: | 1,033 | 1,637 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | Human remains found on the site indicate that 14 people were laid to ground there between 3590 and 3550 BC
Oldest Buildings In The World: Wayland’s Smithy, England (source: wiki)
5. Knap of Howar, Scotland – around 3700 BC. It is the oldest preserved stone house in north west Europe, located on the island of Papa Westray, Scotland
Oldest Buildings In The World: Knap of Howar, Scotland (source: wiki)
6. Ġgantija, Malta – around 3700 BC. A Neolithic, megalithic temple complex on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of a series of megalithic temples in Malta and they are older than the pyramids of Egypt. | 1,274 | 1,917 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | Knap of Howar, Scotland (source: wiki)
6. Ġgantija, Malta – around 3700 BC. A Neolithic, megalithic temple complex on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of a series of megalithic temples in Malta and they are older than the pyramids of Egypt. Together with other similar structures, these have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oldest Buildings In The World: Ggantija, Malta (source: wiki)
7. West Kennet Long Barrow, England – around 3650 BC. A Neolithic tomb, situated on a prominent chalk ridge, near Silbury Hill, England. | 1,638 | 2,212 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | Together with other similar structures, these have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oldest Buildings In The World: Ggantija, Malta (source: wiki)
7. West Kennet Long Barrow, England – around 3650 BC. A Neolithic tomb, situated on a prominent chalk ridge, near Silbury Hill, England. The site was recorded in the 17th century and then again in the 18th century
Oldest Buildings In The World: West Kennet Long Barrow, England (source: wiki)
8. Listoghil, Ireland – around 3550 BC . Listoghil is the large central monument in the Carrowmore group of prehistoric tombs in County Sligo. | 1,918 | 2,511 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | The site was recorded in the 17th century and then again in the 18th century
Oldest Buildings In The World: West Kennet Long Barrow, England (source: wiki)
8. Listoghil, Ireland – around 3550 BC . Listoghil is the large central monument in the Carrowmore group of prehistoric tombs in County Sligo. Listoghil stands at the highest point in the complex, about 50 meters above sea level and it is about 34 meters in diameter
Oldest Buildings In The World: Listoghil, Ireland (source: wiki)
9. Sechin Bajo, Peru – around 3500 BC. An ancient stone plaza in the Andes foothills, 330 kilometers (210 mi) northwest of Lima. | 2,213 | 2,829 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | Listoghil stands at the highest point in the complex, about 50 meters above sea level and it is about 34 meters in diameter
Oldest Buildings In The World: Listoghil, Ireland (source: wiki)
9. Sechin Bajo, Peru – around 3500 BC. An ancient stone plaza in the Andes foothills, 330 kilometers (210 mi) northwest of Lima. The structure is one of the oldest surviving man-made buildings dating to about 3500 BC based on carbon dating. The plaza was excavated in 2008
Oldest Buildings In The World: Sechin Bajo, Peru (source: wiki)
10. La Hougue Bie, Jersey – around 3500 BC . | 2,512 | 3,082 |
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10 Oldest Buildings In The World | The structure is one of the oldest surviving man-made buildings dating to about 3500 BC based on carbon dating. The plaza was excavated in 2008
Oldest Buildings In The World: Sechin Bajo, Peru (source: wiki)
10. La Hougue Bie, Jersey – around 3500 BC . An 18.6 metre long passage chamber in the island of Jersey, off the shores of Normandy, France. The chapel above is medieval
Oldest Buildings In The World: La Hougue Bie, Jersey (source: wiki)
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10 Rivers that flow through Europe’s Capital Cities
1. River Thames, London, England
2. The Seine, Paris, France
3. The Tiber, Rome, Italy
4. River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
5. The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
6. Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia
7. The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8. Spree River, Berlin, Germany
9. Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic
10. Manzanares River, Madrid, Spain
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10 Rivers that flow through Europe’s Capital Cities
July 19, 2014
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Leisure & Travel
Below is a list of 10 rivers that flow through capital cities in Europe
1. River Thames, London, England
The River Thames flows through London and London’s major attractions are situated right along the banks of the river, such as the Big Ben and Westminster Palace, the Tower Bridge and Tower of London and the London Eye
River Thames, London, England
2. The Seine, Paris, France
The Seine flows through Paris and a boat tour of the Seine River is considered one of the best attractions of Paris. A romantic activity in the most romantic destinations in the world. What else do you need? Another romantic activity is to put a love lock on the Pont des Arts Bridge over the Seine
The Seine, Paris. Picture taken from the Eiffel Tower
3. The Tiber, Rome, Italy
The history of Rome relates to the Tiber River which flows through the heart of the city, and very close to Vatican City
The Tiber and Vatican City, Rome, Italy
4. River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
The Liffey river supplies much of Dublin’s water, and is also used for recreational purposes. The Temple Bar area lies on the south bank of the Liffey
River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
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10 Rivers that flow through Europe’s Capital Cities
1. River Thames, London, England
2. The Seine, Paris, France
3. The Tiber, Rome, Italy
4. River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
5. The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
6. Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia
7. The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8. Spree River, Berlin, Germany
9. Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic
10. Manzanares River, Madrid, Spain
| Another romantic activity is to put a love lock on the Pont des Arts Bridge over the Seine
The Seine, Paris. Picture taken from the Eiffel Tower
3. The Tiber, Rome, Italy
The history of Rome relates to the Tiber River which flows through the heart of the city, and very close to Vatican City
The Tiber and Vatican City, Rome, Italy
4. River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
The Liffey river supplies much of Dublin’s water, and is also used for recreational purposes. The Temple Bar area lies on the south bank of the Liffey
River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
5. The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
The Danube is the second longest river in Europe, after the Volga. It is 2,872 km (1,785 mi) long and flows through 4 capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade. Budapest is the largest city on the Danube and is actually the unification of two parts on both banks of the Danube – Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank. They were unified to a single city in 1873
The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
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10 Rivers that flow through Europe’s Capital Cities
1. River Thames, London, England
2. The Seine, Paris, France
3. The Tiber, Rome, Italy
4. River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
5. The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
6. Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia
7. The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8. Spree River, Berlin, Germany
9. Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic
10. Manzanares River, Madrid, Spain
| The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
The Danube is the second longest river in Europe, after the Volga. It is 2,872 km (1,785 mi) long and flows through 4 capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade. Budapest is the largest city on the Danube and is actually the unification of two parts on both banks of the Danube – Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank. They were unified to a single city in 1873
The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
6. Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia
The Moskva river is 503 km (313 mi) long and flows through Moscow. The Kremlin is situated on the bank of the river
Moskva River, Moscow. Picture taken from within the Kremlin
7. The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Amsterdam has countless artificial canals, but the Amstel river is flows naturally through the city
The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8. Spree River, Berlin, Germany
The Spree river flows through the German states of Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin. | 1,301 | 2,296 |
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10 Rivers that flow through Europe’s Capital Cities
1. River Thames, London, England
2. The Seine, Paris, France
3. The Tiber, Rome, Italy
4. River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
5. The Danube, Budapest, Hungary
6. Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia
7. The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8. Spree River, Berlin, Germany
9. Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic
10. Manzanares River, Madrid, Spain
| Moskva River (Moscow River), Moscow, Russia
The Moskva river is 503 km (313 mi) long and flows through Moscow. The Kremlin is situated on the bank of the river
Moskva River, Moscow. Picture taken from within the Kremlin
7. The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Amsterdam has countless artificial canals, but the Amstel river is flows naturally through the city
The Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8. Spree River, Berlin, Germany
The Spree river flows through the German states of Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin. It also flows through the Czech Republic. In Berlin itself, it passes very close to main attractions of Berlin in the heart of the city, such as Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag
Spree River and the Berlin TV Tower, Berlin
9. Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic
The Vltava river is the longest river in the Czech Republic. In Prague, it flows under Charles Bridge – one of the most famous bridges in the world, and just a short walking distance away from the river is the Old Town Square in Prague, one of the most famous city squares in the world
Charles Bridge and Vltava river, Prague
10. Manzanares River, Madrid, Spain
In a way, the city of Madrid was founded thanks to the Manzanares river, as the city was first founded as a citadel overlooking the river by the Moors in the 9th century
Manzanares River, Madrid
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10 Slowest Animals In The World
November 21, 2014
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Wildlife
Seen enough fast moving and agile tigers on car commercials? Tired of watching lions chasing gazelles? They all move fast, we got it. But which animals in the wild move very slowly? 1. Garden Snail – Not surprising, the garden snail is the world’s slowest moving animal. The well known garden snail is a species of land snail. It moves at a top speed of 1.3 centimeters per second, that’s less than a meter a minute (78 cm to be exact), or 47 meters (154 ft) an hour. This means that it will take a snail over 21 hours to move just one km (0.6 mile). I’ve seen plants grow faster than that, seriously… what a snail
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | Garden Snail – Not surprising, the garden snail is the world’s slowest moving animal. The well known garden snail is a species of land snail. It moves at a top speed of 1.3 centimeters per second, that’s less than a meter a minute (78 cm to be exact), or 47 meters (154 ft) an hour. This means that it will take a snail over 21 hours to move just one km (0.6 mile). I’ve seen plants grow faster than that, seriously… what a snail
Slowest Animals In The World: Garden Snail
2. Sloth – The slowest animal in the world is also one of the most adorable animals. The sloth is so slow, that it is actually named after its slowness, as the meaning of sloth is laziness or sluggishness. If a sloth does decide to move, it can reach a top speed of 2 meters (6.5 ft) per minute, that’s 0.12 km/h, or 0.07 miles per hour. Take your time! | 304 | 1,130 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | Garden Snail
2. Sloth – The slowest animal in the world is also one of the most adorable animals. The sloth is so slow, that it is actually named after its slowness, as the meaning of sloth is laziness or sluggishness. If a sloth does decide to move, it can reach a top speed of 2 meters (6.5 ft) per minute, that’s 0.12 km/h, or 0.07 miles per hour. Take your time! Slowest Animals In The World: Sloth (source: Christian Mehlführer)
3. Starfish – It’s incredible, but yes – some starfish species move faster than sloths and snails! There are about 1,500 species of starfish, and most of them cannot move quickly. | 764 | 1,377 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | Slowest Animals In The World: Sloth (source: Christian Mehlführer)
3. Starfish – It’s incredible, but yes – some starfish species move faster than sloths and snails! There are about 1,500 species of starfish, and most of them cannot move quickly. The leather star moves at a rate of just 15 cm (6 in) a minute. But the sand star can travel at a whooping speed of 2.8 meters (9 ft 2 in) per minute. That’s 0.168 km/h (about 0.1 mph)
Slowest Animals In The World: Starfish
4. Giant Tortoise – The giant tortoise is the world’s slowest reptile and one of the slowest animals in the world. | 1,130 | 1,716 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | The leather star moves at a rate of just 15 cm (6 in) a minute. But the sand star can travel at a whooping speed of 2.8 meters (9 ft 2 in) per minute. That’s 0.168 km/h (about 0.1 mph)
Slowest Animals In The World: Starfish
4. Giant Tortoise – The giant tortoise is the world’s slowest reptile and one of the slowest animals in the world. But with a life span of 190 years, he’s not in a rush. And besides, you’d move slow too if you weigh as much as 300 kg (660 lbs)
Slowest Animals In The World: Giant Tortoise (source: wiki)
5. Koala Bear – The Koala bears are native to Australia, and like the sloths – they are both very cute and very slow. | 1,378 | 2,023 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | But with a life span of 190 years, he’s not in a rush. And besides, you’d move slow too if you weigh as much as 300 kg (660 lbs)
Slowest Animals In The World: Giant Tortoise (source: wiki)
5. Koala Bear – The Koala bears are native to Australia, and like the sloths – they are both very cute and very slow. What’s the hurry? There’s enough leaves on the trees for everyone! Slowest Animals In The World: Koala bear (source: Benjamint444)
6. | 1,717 | 2,157 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | What’s the hurry? There’s enough leaves on the trees for everyone! Slowest Animals In The World: Koala bear (source: Benjamint444)
6. Slug – Slugs always look to me like naked snails or homeless snails. Anyway, as you might have guessed already, slugs move very slow. So slow that the top speed ever recorded of a slug is 0.3 km/h (0.19 mph)
Slowest Animals In The World: Slug
7. Seahorse – There are 54 species of Seahorses. | 2,024 | 2,449 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | Slug – Slugs always look to me like naked snails or homeless snails. Anyway, as you might have guessed already, slugs move very slow. So slow that the top speed ever recorded of a slug is 0.3 km/h (0.19 mph)
Slowest Animals In The World: Slug
7. Seahorse – There are 54 species of Seahorses. The size of a seahorse range from 1.5 to 35.5 cm (0.6 to 14.0 in). Seahorses swim upright, and they do it poorly: they are the slowest moving fish in the world with a top speed of about 5 ft (1.5 m) per hour! Slowest Animals In The World: Seahorse (source: | 2,158 | 2,706 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | The size of a seahorse range from 1.5 to 35.5 cm (0.6 to 14.0 in). Seahorses swim upright, and they do it poorly: they are the slowest moving fish in the world with a top speed of about 5 ft (1.5 m) per hour! Slowest Animals In The World: Seahorse (source: Nick Hobgood)
8. Gila Monster – The Gila monster is a heavy slow moving lizard. Its size can reach up to 60 cm (2.0 ft) and its weigh is typically in the range of 350 to 700 g (0.77 to 1.54 lb). The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America, but since it moves so slow, it poses little threat to humans
Slowest Animals In The World: Gila Monster
9. | 2,450 | 3,153 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | Nick Hobgood)
8. Gila Monster – The Gila monster is a heavy slow moving lizard. Its size can reach up to 60 cm (2.0 ft) and its weigh is typically in the range of 350 to 700 g (0.77 to 1.54 lb). The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America, but since it moves so slow, it poses little threat to humans
Slowest Animals In The World: Gila Monster
9. Manatee – Manatees, also known as sea cows, are marine mammals. Their size reach up to 13 feet (4.0 m) long, and they weigh as much as 590 kg (1,300 pounds). All they have to move this weight around the water are small paddle-like flippers. No wonder they move so slow
Slowest Animals In The World: Manatee (Sea cow) (source: | 2,707 | 3,479 |
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10 Slowest Animals In The World | Manatee – Manatees, also known as sea cows, are marine mammals. Their size reach up to 13 feet (4.0 m) long, and they weigh as much as 590 kg (1,300 pounds). All they have to move this weight around the water are small paddle-like flippers. No wonder they move so slow
Slowest Animals In The World: Manatee (Sea cow) (source: Ahodges7)
10. American woodcock – The American woodcock is the world’s slowest bird. Though it is much faster than other animals on this list, it holds the record for the slowest flying speed ever recorded for a bird – 5 mph (8 kmh)
Slowest Animals In The World: American woodcock (source: Matt MacGillivray)
animals | 3,154 | 3,796 |
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10 Smallest Countries In Europe
September 24, 2014
10MostToday
Lists Of Countries
The following is a list of the smallest independent countries in Europe by area, some of which are known as the European microstates (or ministates). A microstate is usually a small independent state that is recognized by larger states. This list does not include, for instance, Northern Cyprus – which is an unrecognized country, or Kosovo which is only partially recognized. The list also doesn’t include Gibraltar which is a British Overseas Territory rather than an independent state
1. Vatican City – 0.44 km 2 (0.17 mi 2) – The Vatican City State was formally established by the Lateran Treaty of 1929 between the Pope and the government of Mussolini. Located within Rome, the smallest state in Europe has a population of just over 800 people
Smallest Countries In Europe: Vatican City, In the heart of Rome
2. Monaco – 2.02 km 2 (0.78 mi 2) – The Principality of Monaco achieved full independence from France in 1860. It is situated in French Riviera, on the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of around 35,000. Apart then being the second smallest state in Europe (and the world), Monaco is also the most densely populated country in the world
Smallest Countries In Europe: | 0 | 1,315 |
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10 Smallest Countries In Europe | Located within Rome, the smallest state in Europe has a population of just over 800 people
Smallest Countries In Europe: Vatican City, In the heart of Rome
2. Monaco – 2.02 km 2 (0.78 mi 2) – The Principality of Monaco achieved full independence from France in 1860. It is situated in French Riviera, on the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of around 35,000. Apart then being the second smallest state in Europe (and the world), Monaco is also the most densely populated country in the world
Smallest Countries In Europe: Monaco
3. San Marino – 61 km 2 (24 mi 2) – The republic of San Marino is an enclave within Italy and has a population of around 30,000 people. San Marino proudly claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign state in the world with the continuation of the monastic community that gained independence from the Roman Empire in the September 301! The Fortress of Guaita in San Marino. San Marino is European microstate
4. | 788 | 1,732 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_3082023#2_3703941 | http://10mosttoday.com/10-smallest-countries-in-europe/ | 10 Smallest Countries In Europe - 10 Most Today | 10 Smallest Countries In Europe
10 Smallest Countries In Europe | Monaco
3. San Marino – 61 km 2 (24 mi 2) – The republic of San Marino is an enclave within Italy and has a population of around 30,000 people. San Marino proudly claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign state in the world with the continuation of the monastic community that gained independence from the Roman Empire in the September 301! The Fortress of Guaita in San Marino. San Marino is European microstate
4. Liechtenstein – 160 km 2 (62 mi 2) – The Principality of Liechtenstein is located between Switzerland and Austria and has a population of over 35,000. It is an independent state since the 19th century
Vaduz Castle – the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein
5. Malta – 316 km 2 (122 mi 2) – Malta is an archipelago of 7 islands in the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of under 500,000. Malta gained its independence from the UK in 1964. Valletta is the capital
Valletta – the capital of Malta
6. | 1,316 | 2,257 |
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10 Smallest Countries In Europe | Liechtenstein – 160 km 2 (62 mi 2) – The Principality of Liechtenstein is located between Switzerland and Austria and has a population of over 35,000. It is an independent state since the 19th century
Vaduz Castle – the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein
5. Malta – 316 km 2 (122 mi 2) – Malta is an archipelago of 7 islands in the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of under 500,000. Malta gained its independence from the UK in 1964. Valletta is the capital
Valletta – the capital of Malta
6. Andorra – 468 km 2 (181 mi 2) – Located in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, the Principality of Andorra has a population of under 100,000 and has been independent since 1278! The capital of Andorra is Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella – the capital of Andorra, an European microstate
7. Luxembourg – 2,586 km 2 (998 mi 2) – Located between Germany, France and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has been independent since 1815, when it gained its independence from the French Empire in the Treaty of Paris. Luxembourg has a population of over 500,000. Luxembourg City is the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
Luxembourg City – the capital of Luxembourg, an European microstate
8. | 1,733 | 2,952 |
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10 Smallest Countries In Europe | Andorra – 468 km 2 (181 mi 2) – Located in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, the Principality of Andorra has a population of under 100,000 and has been independent since 1278! The capital of Andorra is Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella – the capital of Andorra, an European microstate
7. Luxembourg – 2,586 km 2 (998 mi 2) – Located between Germany, France and Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has been independent since 1815, when it gained its independence from the French Empire in the Treaty of Paris. Luxembourg has a population of over 500,000. Luxembourg City is the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
Luxembourg City – the capital of Luxembourg, an European microstate
8. Cyprus – 9,251 km 2 (3,572 mi 2) – This island country is located in the Mediterranean and has a population of around 1,000,000. Independent since 1960. Nicosia is the capital and largest city
10 Smallest Countries In Europe: Cyprus
9. Montenegro – 13,812 km 2 (5,333 mi 2) – The small state of Montenegro has borders with not less than 4 countries: | 2,258 | 3,302 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_3082023#5_3708245 | http://10mosttoday.com/10-smallest-countries-in-europe/ | 10 Smallest Countries In Europe - 10 Most Today | 10 Smallest Countries In Europe
10 Smallest Countries In Europe | Cyprus – 9,251 km 2 (3,572 mi 2) – This island country is located in the Mediterranean and has a population of around 1,000,000. Independent since 1960. Nicosia is the capital and largest city
10 Smallest Countries In Europe: Cyprus
9. Montenegro – 13,812 km 2 (5,333 mi 2) – The small state of Montenegro has borders with not less than 4 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania and Croatia. It has a population of around 600,000
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – one of the smallest countries in Europe
10. Iceland – 103,000 km 2 (40,000 mi 2) – Iceland, “the land of fire and ice”, is another island country. It has a small population of just over 300,000. The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland. | 2,953 | 3,671 |
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10 Smallest Countries In Europe | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania and Croatia. It has a population of around 600,000
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – one of the smallest countries in Europe
10. Iceland – 103,000 km 2 (40,000 mi 2) – Iceland, “the land of fire and ice”, is another island country. It has a small population of just over 300,000. The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland. Iceland is the 10th smallest Country in Europe
countries Europe smallest | 3,303 | 3,744 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_3086197#0_3710103 | http://10mosttoday.com/10-tallest-dams-in-the-world/ | 10 Tallest Dams In The World - 10 Most Today | 10 Tallest Dams In The World
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10 Tallest Dams In The World
July 15, 2013
10MostToday
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The following list contains the 10 tallest dams in the world. Other methods of comparing dams is by their volume or by the volume of the reservoir they create. 1. Nurek Dam, Tajikistan – 300 m (980 ft). The tallest dam in the world, located on the Vakhsh River is an earth fill embankment dam. Construction of the dam began in 1961 and was completed in 1980
The Nurek Reservoir created by the Nurek Dam
2. Xiaowan Dam, China – 292 m (958 ft). An arch dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 4,200 MW power station. Constructed between 2002 and 2010, it is the world’s highest arch dam at 292 m (958 ft)
10 Tallest Dams In The World: | 0 | 837 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | Construction of the dam began in 1961 and was completed in 1980
The Nurek Reservoir created by the Nurek Dam
2. Xiaowan Dam, China – 292 m (958 ft). An arch dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 4,200 MW power station. Constructed between 2002 and 2010, it is the world’s highest arch dam at 292 m (958 ft)
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Xiaowan Dam
3. Grande Dixence Dam, Switzerland – 285 m (935 ft). A Concrete gravity on the Dixence River. At 285 m (935 ft) high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world. It’s primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation. | 421 | 1,067 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | Xiaowan Dam
3. Grande Dixence Dam, Switzerland – 285 m (935 ft). A Concrete gravity on the Dixence River. At 285 m (935 ft) high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world. It’s primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation. The dam fuels four power stations, and generates enough to power 400,000 households
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Grande Dixence Dam
4. Inguri Dam, Georgia – 271.5 m (891 ft). A hydroelectric dam on the Inguri River in Georgia. The world’s second highest concrete arch dam
10 Tallest Dams In The World: | 838 | 1,370 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | The dam fuels four power stations, and generates enough to power 400,000 households
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Grande Dixence Dam
4. Inguri Dam, Georgia – 271.5 m (891 ft). A hydroelectric dam on the Inguri River in Georgia. The world’s second highest concrete arch dam
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Inguri Dam in Georgia
5. Vajont Dam, Italy – 261.6 m (858 ft). A disused dam, completed in 1959 in the valley of the Vajont River, 100 km north of Venice, Italy. A 1963 (9 October) landslide caused the overtopping of the dam and around 2,000 deaths. The overtopping was caused when the designers ignored the geological instability of Monte Toc on the southern side of the basin. | 1,068 | 1,749 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | Inguri Dam in Georgia
5. Vajont Dam, Italy – 261.6 m (858 ft). A disused dam, completed in 1959 in the valley of the Vajont River, 100 km north of Venice, Italy. A 1963 (9 October) landslide caused the overtopping of the dam and around 2,000 deaths. The overtopping was caused when the designers ignored the geological instability of Monte Toc on the southern side of the basin. Warning signs and negative appraisals during the early stages of filling were disregarded, and the attempt to safely control the landslide into the lake created a 200 metre tall wave (ten times higher than predicted) that brought massive flooding and destruction to the Piave valley below, wiping out several villages completely
Vajont Dam, Italy – a disaster occured in 1963
6. Manuel Moreno Torres Dam, Mexico – 261 m (856 ft). An embankment dam and hydroelectric power station on the Grijalva River. After renovations, the hydroelectric power station is currently the largest in Mexico. The dam was designed in the early 1970s and constructed between 1974 and 1980 under topographical and geological constraints
Manuel Moreno Torres Dam, Mexico
7. | 1,371 | 2,500 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | Warning signs and negative appraisals during the early stages of filling were disregarded, and the attempt to safely control the landslide into the lake created a 200 metre tall wave (ten times higher than predicted) that brought massive flooding and destruction to the Piave valley below, wiping out several villages completely
Vajont Dam, Italy – a disaster occured in 1963
6. Manuel Moreno Torres Dam, Mexico – 261 m (856 ft). An embankment dam and hydroelectric power station on the Grijalva River. After renovations, the hydroelectric power station is currently the largest in Mexico. The dam was designed in the early 1970s and constructed between 1974 and 1980 under topographical and geological constraints
Manuel Moreno Torres Dam, Mexico
7. Nuozhadu Dam, China – 261 m (856 ft). An embankment dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River . The dam creates a reservoir with a normal capacity of 21,749,000,000 m 3 (17,632,000 acre·ft) at a level of 812 m (2,664 ft). The purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production along with flood control and navigation
Nuozhadu Dam, China
8. Tehri Dam, India – 260.5 m (855 ft). | 1,750 | 2,871 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_3086197#6_3716972 | http://10mosttoday.com/10-tallest-dams-in-the-world/ | 10 Tallest Dams In The World - 10 Most Today | 10 Tallest Dams In The World
10 Tallest Dams In The World | Nuozhadu Dam, China – 261 m (856 ft). An embankment dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River . The dam creates a reservoir with a normal capacity of 21,749,000,000 m 3 (17,632,000 acre·ft) at a level of 812 m (2,664 ft). The purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production along with flood control and navigation
Nuozhadu Dam, China
8. Tehri Dam, India – 260.5 m (855 ft). The highest dam in India. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River. It’s main purpose is electricity generation and it withholds a reservoir for irrigation and municipal water supply
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Tehri Dam, India
9. Mauvoisin Dam, Switzerland – 250 m (820 ft). | 2,501 | 3,189 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | The highest dam in India. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River. It’s main purpose is electricity generation and it withholds a reservoir for irrigation and municipal water supply
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Tehri Dam, India
9. Mauvoisin Dam, Switzerland – 250 m (820 ft). A concrete arch dam across the Val de Bagnes. Initial construction on the dam commenced in 1951 and was completed in 1957, with the reservoir filling by 1958. In 1991, the dam was raised to increase the capacity of the reservoir for winter storage. The dam’s primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation
Mauvoisin Dam, Switzerland
10. Laxiwa Dam, China – 250 m (820 ft). | 2,872 | 3,565 |
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10 Tallest Dams In The World | A concrete arch dam across the Val de Bagnes. Initial construction on the dam commenced in 1951 and was completed in 1957, with the reservoir filling by 1958. In 1991, the dam was raised to increase the capacity of the reservoir for winter storage. The dam’s primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation
Mauvoisin Dam, Switzerland
10. Laxiwa Dam, China – 250 m (820 ft). An arch dam on the Yellow River. The main purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and has a capacity of 4,200 MW
10 Tallest Dams In The World: Laxiwa Dam, China
engineering tallest | 3,190 | 3,759 |
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Pete Brown - 01 February 2010
Robert Iagar on twitter asked how to move a window in WPF without using the built-in title bar or resorting to user32.dll, so I whipped up this quick sample. So let’s have at it: Window Xaml
We’ll create a simple window with no built-in border or titlebar. We’ll use a border, some shapes and a HeaderedContentControl to provide stand-in titlebar/content areas. <Window x: Class="WpfWindowMoveSample. MainWindow" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation" xmlns: | 0 | 953 |
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We’ll create a simple window with no built-in border or titlebar. We’ll use a border, some shapes and a HeaderedContentControl to provide stand-in titlebar/content areas. <Window x: Class="WpfWindowMoveSample. MainWindow" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation" xmlns: x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml" WindowStyle='None' AllowsTransparency='True' Background='Transparent' Title='' Height='350' Width='525'> <Grid> <Border Background='Beige' BorderBrush='LightBlue' BorderThickness='2' CornerRadius='10' Padding='5'> <HeaderedContentControl> <!-- New Title Bar --> <HeaderedContentControl. Header> <!-- If you want to move using something else, wire up the event there instead --> <Grid MouseDown='OnDragMoveWindow'> <Grid. ColumnDefinitions> <ColumnDefinition Width='*' /> <ColumnDefinition Width='Auto' /> </Grid. | 646 | 1,533 |
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| x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml" WindowStyle='None' AllowsTransparency='True' Background='Transparent' Title='' Height='350' Width='525'> <Grid> <Border Background='Beige' BorderBrush='LightBlue' BorderThickness='2' CornerRadius='10' Padding='5'> <HeaderedContentControl> <!-- New Title Bar --> <HeaderedContentControl. Header> <!-- If you want to move using something else, wire up the event there instead --> <Grid MouseDown='OnDragMoveWindow'> <Grid. ColumnDefinitions> <ColumnDefinition Width='*' /> <ColumnDefinition Width='Auto' /> </Grid. ColumnDefinitions> <Rectangle Grid. ColumnSpan='2' Fill='LightBlue' /> <TextBlock Grid. Column='0' FontSize='15' FontWeight='Bold' VerticalAlignment='Center' Margin='3' Text='This is my custom title bar' /> <Button x: Name='WindowCloseButton' Grid. Column='1' Width='25' Height='25' Cursor='Hand' Margin='3' VerticalAlignment='Center' Click='WindowCloseButton_Click' Content='X' /> </Grid> </HeaderedContentControl. | 953 | 1,965 |
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