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Buildings of the The National Mall

November 6, 2009
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The National Mall is especially these days as the location where the massive crowd formed to see the inauguration of President Barrack Obama.  Over forty years ago, it was famous for a similar occasion when people gathered there to hear Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech.  The mall is also home to a [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Crete

October 30, 2009
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Crete is the largest of thirteen Greek islands and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. The island has a history that reaches back to ancient history and has always been a favorite destination due to its incredible natural beauty, the sun drenched beaches, and its reputation as a hub of civilization.

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Historic Landmarks in Seattle

October 23, 2009
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Seattle is a remarkable city with a storied past that even reaches under the city itself. Tourists heading to Seattle will be delighted to learn how many landmarks there are and how varied the city is, there is also the added benefit of the incredible beauty that surrounds the city.

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17 New York City Cathedrals, Churches, Synagogue’s and Temple’s

October 8, 2009
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New York City, well known for for being a cosmopolitan melting pot of different cultures, the Big Apple is also home to many beautiful and breathtaking churches, cathedrals and synagogues. From St. Paul’s Chapel where George Washington worshiped, to the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, each of these buildings showcase a diverse rich cultural heritage and architectural styles that [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

September 29, 2009
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There are so many landmarks in Rome it’s almost impossible to list all of them, but there are certain landmarks that make Rome such a popular place for tourists. Who can travel to Rome without stopping to see the Colosseum or Trevi Fountain? With a past that stretches back thousands of years it’s no wonder [...]

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Sightseeing in Athens

September 24, 2009
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Athens is a city with an almost unbelievable history, having been considered a magical city at one time full of gods and goddesses and actually worshiped. It has been called the birthplace of civilization and where democracy was born. A trip to Athens Greece will fill your mind, body and soul with overwhelming touches of [...]

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Longest Suspension Bridges Outside the USA

September 10, 2009
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When it comes to bridges, the most famous tend to be suspension bridges.  The Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn bridge are both suspension bridges.  While most Americans are familiar with at least a few of the greatest bridges in the United States, we tend to be far less knowledgeable of the great bridges in [...]

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Top Landmarks in Boston

September 1, 2009
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Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and remains a economic and cultural hub. The city of Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists and served as the focal point of the American Revolution, the Boston Massacre and the famed Boston Tea Party. There were also several key battles which [...]

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Top Landmarks in Chicago

August 24, 2009
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Chicago is such an historic city that even if you live in the city it’s difficult to view all of the landmarks. Your best bet is to select the landmarks that most interest you from our list of the most popular locations.

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Top Landmarks in Seattle

August 20, 2009
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Seattle is a city of landmarks with its storied history and incredible beauty. The landmarks range from the amazing Space Needle to a Denny’s Restaurant. We’ve listed a few of the highlights and more interesting landmarks so you get a real feel for the history of Seattle and its remaining structures.
The Space Needle
The Space Needle [...]

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Giant Statues of the World

July 28, 2009
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Recently, movie theaters began exhibiting 3D digital cinema as the next big thing.  But this is really just history repeating itself.  It all goes back, ages ago, to when a caveman walked in with the world’s first sculpture to show off how much greater his work was than all of those old-fashioned cave paintings.  Three [...]

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Top Landmarks in St Louis

July 23, 2009
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The city of St. Louis is not only known for one of its landmarks but has earned a nickname based on it, the Gateway City. Although St. Louis is known for The Gateway Arch it’s also home to a huge number of popular landmarks which are very popular with tourists and locals alike.

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Historic Hotels of Philadelphia

July 16, 2009
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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love”, may very well be the most historically significant city in the United States.  It was there that the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States born.  This was not a coincidence; at the time, Philadelphia was the social and geographical center of the original thirteen colonies.  And [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/1/2009 Dubia in the Fog

July 1, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/1/2009 is of Dubia in the Fog and was taken by 7_70

Photo credit: 7_70
The Burj Dubai is the tallest structure built by man in the earth’s history. This picture was taken from more than 2,625 feet off the ground. The cost to build the Burj Dubai is [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Boston

July 1, 2009
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It’s well known that Boston is a historic city filled with significance to the United States of America but not many people know that Boston actually is home to a remarkable 55 National Historic Landmarks. Rather than list them all here, we’ll just give you the run down on some of the most popular ones.

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Top Landmarks in San Diego

June 10, 2009
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San Diego is a city that’s known for its tourist attractions just as much as it’s known for its wonderful weather. Trying to winnow down your selections of historic landmarks is difficult but we’ve culled together a list of the top landmarks in San Diego for you and your family to visit.

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Beautiful Fountains from Across the World

May 27, 2009
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To see water as sculpture, that is a fountain. And as with any sculpture, fountains can be a memorial, a tribute, or even exist for their sheer beauty alone. The greatest fountains in the world are sites worth traveling for.

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Historic San Francisco Mansions

May 27, 2009
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As we’ve said in the past, San Francisco is arguably the most historically significant city on the west coast of the United States.  While the town treasures its history, it especially treasures its historic buildings as so many were lost forever in 1906 from the earthquake and resulting fire , which destroyed most of the [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Amsterdam

May 21, 2009
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Amsterdam is the capital and the largest city in the Netherlands, and quite possibly the best known as well. If you’re headed to Amsterdam take the time to venture out of the right light district and check out some of the fabulous historic landmarks.

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Historic Landmarks in San Francisco

May 13, 2009
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San Francisco has remarkably survived through the earliest American inhabitants, Spanish settlements, the gold rush, and some devastating earthquakes and came out on the other side with some of the best tourist destinations in the United States. There are literally hundreds of historical landmarks, national, state and local in San Francisco that can keep a [...]

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Sightseeing in Philadelphia

May 1, 2009
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Philadelphia is a city that is just steeped in American history, known as being the home to the country’s First and Second Continental Congresses and the ground on which the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed and introduced. So its no doubt that the city is chock full of sites rich with [...]

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Sightseeing in Denver

April 30, 2009
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This “Mile High City” has 300 days of sunshine. That’s more good weather than Miami or San Diego. And how’s this for fun, Denver has spent $8 billion on new attractions in the last decade including three sports stadiums, a world class aquarium, a downtown amusement park, an opera house, three art museums and doubling [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Cleveland

April 13, 2009
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On July 22nd, 1796 the city of Cleveland was officially laid out as the Connecticut Land Company divided up townships and established it capital. Cleveland was initially spelled Cleaveland as it was named after the leader of the Connecticut Land Company, General Moses Cleaveland. Interestingly, Cleaveland stayed to oversee the plan for the future city [...]

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Top Landmarks in Baltimore

April 10, 2009
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With two unexpected products, tobacco and sugar, leading the way Baltimore became one of the most important cities in the early years of the United States of America. It’s Baltimore’s proximity to the ocean and convenient shipping routes that really put the city on the map, literally. In 1706 the Port of Baltimore at Locust [...]

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Landmarks in Denver

April 8, 2009
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Known as the mile high city, Denver is an exciting place to live and visit. Officially situated at 5,280 feet or one mile above sea level, Denver has everything a big city has to offer yet there is a wonderful sense of community and eco-consciousness throughout the region.

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Sightseeing in Dallas

April 4, 2009
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A trip to Dallas is sure to leave you fueled with the energy of this big southern city. Only the third largest city in Texas, Dallas is also the ninth largest city in the United States; what can I say, the grow them bigger in Texas.  Founded in 1841, Dallas was formally incorporated as a [...]

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Australia’s Archibald Fountain

February 23, 2009
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The Archibald Fountain was built in 1932 by the French sculptor, Francois Sicard, to commemorate the bond between France and Australia during the first World War. Mr. J.F. Archibald set up a fund to pay for the fountain along with instructions as to how he wanted his personal gift to the City of Sydney constructed.

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Rome’s Legendary Fountains: Trevi Fountain

February 18, 2009
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Why do fountains resonate so deeply with us? Perhaps the reason is that we are made almost entirely of the same water that rushes out and over the fountain structures that are limited only by the imagination of their creators. One of the most famous fountains in Rome and perhaps the world is Fontana di [...]

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Barcelona’s Magic Fountain of Montjuic

February 16, 2009
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The Magic Fountain of Montjuic is a bit of a misnomer because any magic the fountain might have is due to the engineering prowess of Carles Buigas. Built for the 1929 World Fair, The Magic Fountain of Montjuic was brought from concept to finish in less than a year through the efforts of more than 3,000 workers. 80 years later, the fountain’s “magic” attracts more than 2.5 million visitors who flock to see the water and light show choreographed to music that plays over loudspeakers.

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Top Landmarks in Atlanta

February 11, 2009
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For a young city, Atlanta has a lot of history and landmarks. Perhaps the city brings to mind the Civil War, especially because of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind.” The movie by the same name premiered in Atlanta in 1939. We also remember this city at a hub of the Civil Rights Movement where [...]

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