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BERLIN WALL: EAST SIDE GALLERY

On 16 March, 201725 March, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Cultural, Sights4 Comments

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The wall has been preserved in several areas of the city, each in its own style. This one, while remaining a historical claim, does not resemble Topography of Terror or the Memorial, this is the bohemian and alternative sister: a section of the wall completely covered with graffiti. Continue reading “BERLIN WALL: EAST SIDE GALLERY” →

REICHSTAG BUILDING AND ITS FAMOUS DOME

On 13 February, 201727 February, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Sights7 Comments

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The building that houses the German parliament is one of the most interesting spots in the city, mainly because of its famous modern dome. Continue reading “REICHSTAG BUILDING AND ITS FAMOUS DOME” →

THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD

On 9 February, 201721 November, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Sights, When to go14 Comments

Updated in November 21st, 2018

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The Empire State Building is much more than a skyscraper. It is not the highest since 1972, when it was surpassed by Continue reading “THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN THE WORLD” →

AUCKLAND’S SKY TOWER

On 5 January, 201713 April, 2017 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Towers, Where to eat4 Comments

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The most characteristic building in the city, and probably in the entire country. It works as a telecommunications tower, but what the tourist is interested in is: Continue reading “AUCKLAND’S SKY TOWER” →

ROYAL PALACES IN BALI

On 29 August, 20166 July, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Cultural, Sights, Things to do and see5 Comments

Updated on July 6, 2019

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KLUNGKUNG PALACE OR TAMAN GILI

Also called Puri Agung Semarapura, it belonged to one of the 9 kingdoms that existed in Bali (they should not to be very large) Continue reading “ROYAL PALACES IN BALI” →

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Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Pili in the lookout point in Yangshuo Park, Guilin, China
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
Antartida Puerto Neko, Antarctica Neko Harbour Alwashere
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Saint Chapelle, Paris
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Myrtle Falls and Mount Rainier on the background, Washington, USA
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Halellujah Mountain, called like this by the movie Avatar, Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
Detail of the hands
Detail of the hands
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Marimegmeg / Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan, The Philippines
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Pili in front of a graffiti on the wall, East Side Gallery, Berlin
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Kings Canyon at sunset, Australia
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Some steps are brutal. These are part of the way up (or down) to Celestial Peak
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Lake and small pier near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Ready to jump into the water
Ready to jump into the water
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica bañarse swimming Alwashere (2)
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Lusong Gunboat, Coron Bay, Palawan, The Philippines
Terracotta army warriors, Xi'an
Terracotta army warriors, Xi’an
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
View of the beach from the road
View of the beach from the road
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
White ferns in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Anchorage Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
White cliffs in southwest Lefkada
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal (2)
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada
Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
People looking at the Great Wall of China in Badaling
View from Shanghai Tower
View from Shanghai Tower
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
Wisteria tunnel in Kawachi Fuji-en
If you can't see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
If you can’t see the sharks, at least the views of Mount Mayon, which is considered the most perfect volcanic cone in the world, are excellent
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Three varieties of Kopi Luwak and two other infusions. You can try coffe for 3-5 $ per cup, a bargain compared to the 25 -30 $ you would pay in western countries.
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Lovely ema wooden tablets in Aoshima shrine
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Whale sharks, the Philippines
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Alwashere
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Rocky Balboa statue, Philadelphia
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Modern sculpture near Yarra River, Melbourne
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Li River cruise, Guilin, China
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
Half Moon Island, South Shetland Archipielago, Antarctica
One of the buildings in Harvard University
One of the buildings in Harvard University
Forbidden City, Beijing
Forbidden City, Beijing
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Tunnel made of multiple toriis in Fushimi Inari Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Illetas (Ses Illetes) Beach, Formentera
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Viñales Valley, Cuba
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Gentoo penguins, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Bulog dos, Coron, Philippines
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Landing in Bulog Dos Island
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Over 10 meters (30 feet) high fern trees, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Antártida 4 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Alwashere
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
Takachiho Gorge, Kyushu
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
At the Pond you can get this awesome reflection of Hotel The Pierre
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Boat near Lemaire, Antarctica
Antartida Puerto Neko foca Leopardo y pinguinos Gentu, Antarctica Neko Harbour Leopard Seal and Gentoo penguins
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
Massive artificial trees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore illuminated at night
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
The sea on the way to Yurigahama, Yoron-to
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Sunset and moai, Easter Island, Chile
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, China
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Neko Harbour, Antarctica
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin (3)
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Bell tower in Oia, Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Glass Turkish eyes in Cappadocia
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Peyto Lake, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Borosa River, Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
Ruins of St Paul's Church, facade in Macau, China
Ruins of St Paul’s Church, facade in Macau, China
Icebergs Antartida Puerto Neko Antarctica Neko Harbour
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Marimegmeg Beach from the zip line, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Dusk, Corong Corong Beach, El Nido, Philippines
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Quincy Market, Boston
Quincy Market, Boston
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Sunset from Coron Town, Palawan, The Philippines
Skogafoss, Iceland
Skogafoss, Iceland
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
Shinkyo Bridge and the autumnal forest in Nikko
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Famous Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
Bangkas tied up in Shimizu Island
The New Mosque in Istanbul
The New Mosque in Istanbul
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Trasfagarasan road, Transilvania, Romania
Antártida 2 Half Moon Island Antarctica Media Luna Pingüino Barbijo Chinstrap Penguin
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Entrance to the planks (that can be seen in the lower part of the picture), considered by many the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, Mount Hua, China
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Beach in Sabang, Palawan, Philippines
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Cherry blossoms and a pagoda in Tokyo
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto - Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Beautiful jumbo jeepney Puerto – Sabang, Palawan, The Philippines
Antártida 2 Deception Island Decepcion Antarctica Bahia Balleneros whalers Bay (5)
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
In Music from Paradise viewpoint, rice terraces in Dazhai, Longji, Longsheng, Guilin, China
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Swimming in the second of the Twin Lagoons
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (5)
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Blue iceberg, Cuverville Island, Antarctica
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
Oso negro en Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Isla de Vancouver
Antártida Cuverville Island Antarctica (3)
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Teide National Park, Canary Islands, Spain
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Coron Island, Busuanga, Palawan, The Philippines
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Malcapuya beach, Coron, Palawan, The Philippines
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Roadside restaurant in Arizona
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Blue domes in Oia, Santorini
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Koala in Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
Konpira-San sanctuary in Kotohira, Shikoku
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
One tourist guide in the Freedom Trail
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Russell lupines in bloom in Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Grand Buddha, Leshan, Sichuan
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Ik Kil cenote, Yucatan, Mexico
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Motorcycle in front of colouful painted houses in gargnano, Italy
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Model of a giant radish in Visitors Center
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
Kinsol Trestle, Vancouver Island, Canada
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
View of the Seattle skyline from Seacrest Park
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik, Iceland
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
Enterprise Shuttle, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC
Bran or Dracula's Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Bran or Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Gangplank in El Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Málaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Powder Tower, also called Powder Gate
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Western Canyon, Huangshan, China
Bali, Ulun Danu
Bali, Ulun Danu
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Gondolas before St Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, Venice, Italy
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Lama Temple in Beijing, China
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Grizzlie Bear in Bronx Zoo, New York City
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Local guide looking at Tegallalang rice paddies, Ubud, Bali
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica
Edge of the caldera, Whalers Bay, Deception Island, Antarctica

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