The best buildings in New York City in 2008

By Angel | February 29, 2008 7:45 am |
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Sightseeings

New York, a city of dreams and great people, a place that offers a myriad of adventures and can make all your dreams come true. It is a common knowledge, that the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris and the Empire State Building together with the Rockefeller centre are situated in New York. That’s why Rick Bell, the head of the Center for Architecture, decided to widen our horizons and tell us more about the other prominent “must-visit” places in New York. So, forget about finding these two buildings in it.

But, please, don’t think of this list as something very changeable and very difficult to understand, because it does include the Conde Nast Building in Times Square (actually, it is a skyscraper, but a green one) and the Apple store in Soho, (because of it incredible glass bridge and staircase).

Conde Nast building: It is a great 264-meters tall skyscraper, located right in the middle of Times Square. The building consists of 48 storeys of offices. It was called “environmentally correct”, ‘cause it meets all the requirements of both state and world, thus, providing people working in it with the exceptionally clean, fresh and useful working conditions.

Conde Nast building in NYC

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A Louvre Goes to Abu Dhabi

By Angel | January 22, 2008 4:37 am |
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Abu Dhabi is a prosperous and quickly developing state. Even 5 years ago we hardly could think of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates’ capital city, as a cultural state, but everything changes and now (approximately in 4 years) a branch of the Louvre will be situated in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Louvre

Most people and critics believe that it’s all about money. Parisians claim that it’s more about Abu Dhabi open politics and a new vision of life. France is centered on itself and it’s time to give way to fulfil a new mission.

Louvre in Abu Dhabi

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Top New Year Celebration Destinations

By Angel | December 27, 2007 8:21 am |
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New Year is a great holiday and many people adore spending it at home, while others dream about distant places and they will for sure like this information…

  1. New Years in New York

    Since Christmas New York City transforms into a magical and really festive city, it gathers thousands of tourists. The weather can vary from mildly cold to bone-chilling. In New York you can spend New Year Eve both outdoors and indoors. So, while outdoors you are welcome to visit: Fifth Avenue store windows, Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, Top of the Empire State Building, Skaters at Rockefeller Center or Wollman Rink. While, indoors, you are welcome: Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Nutcracker at Lincoln center, Santa at Macy’s.

    It goes without saying, that in any case it will be rather cold outside and there will be a lot of people, but be sure you’ll catch the spirit of Christmas and forget about everything.

    New Year Eve in NYC - Rockfeller center
    New Year Eve in NYC - Rockfeller center celebration

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Places of Interest in New York City

By Angel | July 17, 2007 11:39 am |
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Sightseeings

New York City! What can be more ordinary, trite and simple. New York and Romance! These two notions are mutually exclusive! But, if to try your best, it is possible to find out even more than 5 romantic places of interest in New York. It is a subjunctive opinion; so, if you can propose something from you, go ahead!

First of all, if you are hungry, it is no better place to satisfy your hunger, as to visit a restaurant with delicious dishes. There is no better place to visit – Barbetta Restaurant. To tell the truth, it is an Italian Restaurant in the middle of New York. It was opened in 1906 and its founding family is still in charge of it. It has marvelous interior and outstanding garden, both decorated in the 8th century style. In this garden one can view oleander, magnolia and wisteria, also, to smell them. Sometimes, while dining there, it seems that you are in the middle of 18th century in one of the old estates.

Barbetta interiorBarbetta Restaurant Diver ScallopsBarbetta

Now, when you are not hungry anymore and will not be interesting in eating the next 2 or 3 hours, you can go directly to the Empire State Building. The building itself is not either very beautiful or historically significant, no! the only one thing, you can touch the skies and heavens from its roof! Its Observatory Deck was shown in a great number of movies; among them are Affair to Remember, King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle and many others. But be careful, it no use even try to get there on th 4th of February, when a lot of couples want to tell there such words as “I love you!”

The Empire State Building Strikes BackEmpire State Building View from HobokenEmpire State Building

 

If your own sport car or something like that is the only one way of your transportation, the following event is exactly for you! Carriage Ride. It is unforgettable procedure, rhythmical clatter of horses’ hoofs, marvelous surroundings and you, so calm and happy in the middle of big city life. Even if the weather is not fine, you can either to lift the roof or just embrace your beloved person, who is sitting next to you. Nevertheless, you will never forget this ride!

Carriage Ride in New YorkCentral Park Carriage Ride

You are hungry again, or don’t like artificial atmosphere of luxury and chic? So, in such a case, the River Cafe is something that you need. It is located below the Brooklyn Bridge and has an incredible view onto lower Manhattan. This restaurant can offer dishes from Asian cuisine. Here, it is possible to unite with nature and water around us!

River cafe in New yorkRiver deck cafe

If you already tired from hustle and bustle of this mega polis city, find our island of calmness and tranquility of Plaza Hotel. It is situated just two blocks from Tiffany and can offer you unforgettable double-suits, champagne, delicious dishes. All you have to do is to enter main entrance of this Hotel and not forget to take your beloved person with you!

Plaza Hotel New York cityPlaza Hotel and Pond

Then after having some rest together or spending a night at this Hotel, it is time to have breakfast. In such a situation, nothing can be compared with Boathouse Cafe, which is located in Central Park. You can have a ride in a special boat under a large umbrella, hiding your from the sun and having a look at the fountain of incredible beauty! Simple but tasty dishes are waiting for you!

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After such a breakfast, you can have s saturated and bright program, it will be perfect to visit Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts . In such a way you will touch the mystery, join those who are fond of fine art! You can even imagine that you are one of the art critics and destiny of the whole Center depends on you! Nevertheless, it will be difficult o forget this visit!

NYC_Lincoln_centerNYC Lincoln Center Reclining Figure

After looking at all this beauty it is almost a must ti visit another center Metropolitan Museum of Art. This museum has collections since the time immemorial, here you can see everything, starting from Ancient Egypt art, then going on with the Renaissance and so on. No doubts, it is impossible to see everything, but you can, at least, try and to see only the most interesting exhibitions.

Metropolitan Museum of ArtJohn Singer Sargeant Metropolitan Museum of Art

Now it is time to allocate some time to yourself – go SHOPPING! Believe me, it will be unforgettable, just visit Rockefeller Center, actually, it was built to meet the demands of people, in order they be able to come here and buy everything they need! It is favorite shopping and meeting place not only for tourists, but for New Yorkers, as well! It is a big underground city, uniting 14 of the 19 buildings or rise 65 stories to the Rainbow Room. Be careful, it is possible to get lost in its labyrinth!

NYC_Rockefeller_Center_PrometheusNYC Atlas Statue at Rockefeller Center

And the last pastime for your week-end – Spirit Cruises. Be sure, after shopping, having meal in different parts of New York City, you will have an opportunity to get rest and to think about your wonderful time you had in New York!

Spirit CruisesSpirit Cruises water

Top ten the most romantic cities

By Angel | July 11, 2007 5:11 am |
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Countries,Sightseeings

London Parliament and Big Ben, UK Love and passion… Some people don’t even dare to presuppose how important these two feelings are.Prague St.vitus cathedral

They don’t necessarily suppose each other, love is devotion, a commitment, a long-term felling, and that can make you happy even when there are no reasons to be happy. And passion – it is a ghost with love face. It is only physical love; it is a strong attraction…

I remember a situation. When I was only 15 years old, I used to fell in love with people, whom I didn’t know at all, I mean his name and appearance was the only knowledge of him. Now, it sounds ridiculous and I am glad, that today my eyes are opened wide and I exactly know how to define these to feelings and not to confuse them. But, there some situations, when you just want to lose your head from love, flirt, infatuation, to feel yourself happy and free, careless and safe and to find out – everything is possible, this feeling you can obtain visiting the following cities:

VENICE

Believe nothing can be compared with its silent sombre and at the same time so attractive waters, they are seducing you to join the invisible dance, unspoken mysteries, to become a part of their exuberant symphony. Its Canals unites the present and the past and open the doors into the future. Visit this unsurpassed place, enjoy the peace of its Canals, look at gondolas with your own eyes, and walk by the paths of ancient palazzo. Drink a cup of hot tea or cappuccino together with pigeons in Piazza San Marco or just meet a nice stranger and kiss with him on the Bridge of Sighs. Feel the atmosphere of love!

RABAT (the capital of Morocco)

The lonely wall in Morocco Marrakesh, Marokko, Mekka …Just listen to these words, they sound like a melody! Spices, jewellery, markets, scurrying about people, hot debates, half-closed faces…. Oh, I love it! East cities, what can be better! It a completely another world, full of dangers and undiscovered events, luxurious hotels and rich sheikhs, but aware, they can steal you and make a 5th wife! These people, they are dancing and singing, cooking and welcoming guests, it is to thrilling to cognize them, their culture, traditions and lifestyle! Passion can be perceived at each part of this city!

PARIS

What can be said about Paris that is still unknown to public? A lot treat it as the world’s most romantic city. Love is an integral part of it. Each brick, each person, each smile radiates it. The Eiffel Tower, it is especially beautiful in the sunset hours, you can make photos near it, touch it or just drink champagne in front of it and understand, that you are really happy. May be you will meet a newly married couple, and who knows, one day you can visit this city together with your own husband!

NEW YORK

Eiffel Tower in the fall As for me, at the first sight, it hardly can be called a romantic city, but after a thorough investigation it turns out, that a picnic in the Central Park is a rather good pastime, such cosy event among the huge mega polis. It is so touching! Than you can do shopping and while doing this meet a handsome stranger or just a beautiful liar, who will make you crazy and love, for sure, will come to your heart and soul and make them happy too!

LONDON

Sometimes it seems to me, that this city is a centre of everything: life, traditions, experience and future.

Traditionally, it is supposed, that London is grey and uncomfortable, big and alien. It is so easy to get lost in it, to merge with this city and forget who you are. So many sightseeing, so many lonely people, but usually, under cloud of night, they can gather together and spend some time while talking to each other, exchanging news and information, letting cat out of the bag and usual to England cup of tea with milk unites them and warms their souls up.

PRAGUE

Dubrovnik - Croatia Lose yourself in the beauty of this ancient town. Prague is famous for its bridges, there are a great number of them, block stone streets and roads, medieval architecture and comfortable cafes. Sometimes, it looks like a small Venice. It has a well-known watch with gnomes and the Charles Bridge, where you can meet a Prince on the white horse and he will steal you and take to his Palace. Here, you will understand – love, passion and romantic attitude is still alive!

SAINT PETERSBURG

It is a great, glorious and marvellous Russian city. It is so romantic to stay there, especially, when the nights are white and the bridges are separated. You can meet a sunset at the shore of Niva-river and enjoy the peace and calmness. Various museums and art galleries, as well as castles and palaces are waiting for you, to share their history with such a thankful and attentive visitor! Don’t keep them waiting!

BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Aires is an incredible combination of Latin America’s Culture and European cloaked in a European intelligence and soft charm. The whole Argentine is a tango country, people are dancing everywhere. Santorini, Greece This dance is first of all a passion, love, infatuation. It is full of unexpressed desire, invisible hints and body language. It is no better place, to feel yourself beloved and to get acquainted with a sexy stranger, who is dancing next to you!

DUBROVNIK, Croatia

Adriatic has many “pearls”, but the city of Dubrovnik is the most significant. It can compete even with the acknowledged romantic cities, such as Paris and Venice. It is situated in Croatia and has a status and fame of the coastal resort. Blue, clear waters of Adriatic, limestone precipices and attractive old marble-paved streets together with antique churches, squares and castles leaves no chance to withstand their beauty. Be sure, even if romantic is an empty sound for you, this city will make you change your mind!

SANTORINI, Greece

Santorini is the only island in this list. An Island, whenever you will look, there will be blue, clear waters, black-sand beaches and coastal villages. Here you can remember about the lost city – Atlantis, have a look at incredible sights of the volcanic eruption, drink exotic cocktails and enjoy life as it is!


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