Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Neue Wache in Berlin, Germany, located at the street Unter den Linden is the central German memorial for the victims of war and despotism. It was built between 1816 and 1818 as a guard house for the royal palace on the opposite side.
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The Urania-Weltzeituhr is a world time clock on the Alexanderplatz in Berlin, Germany. It was installed in 1969, is ten meters high and contains the names of 148 cities worldwide and shows also the current position of planets. Continue reading “Weltzeituhr”
The Fernsehturm in Berlin, Germany, located close to the Alexanderplatz was built until 1969. It is 368 meters high and at 203 meters there is a visitors platform, a 207 meters you can find a restaurant. It weighs 31000 tons. Continue reading “Fernsehturm with a cross”
The Berliner Dom is a Protestant church located on an island in the river Spree in the heart of Berlin, Germany. It is the biggest church of the German capital and was built from 1894 in the style of Italian renaissance and baroque. Continue reading “Berliner Dom”
The Alexanderplatz is a famous public space in the east of Berlin, Germany, formerly belonging to the GDR when the city was divided. It was created in the 17th century and named in 1805 after the Russian ruler Alexander I. Continue reading “The Alexanderplatz”
The Sistine Chapel or Cappela Magna is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in the Civitas Vaticana, Vatican City. It is named after Pope Sixtus who restored it until 1480. It was used for different tasks of the Pope and is now used mainly for the Papal conclave – when a new Pope has to be elected. Continue reading “Sistine Chapel”
The Pantheon in Roma, Italy is ancient building that was turned into a roman-catholic church named Santa Maria ad Martyres. It was finished in 128 CE and for 1700 years it had the largest cupola in the world. It was dedicated to all gods of the Roman Empire. Continue reading “Pantheon”
The city quarter of Ostia is part of Roma, Italy and former a harbour city. People get here to have a break at the Lido di Ostia and for Ostia Antica – the ruins of the ancient city. The name Ostia derives from ostium, meaning entrance or here: river mouth. Continue reading “Ostia”
The Foro romano in Roma, Italy is the oldest roman forum and was the center of the economic and cultural life. It was changed dramatically by the emporers over time and saw gladiator fights as well es big religious ceremonies. It is located close to the Colosseo. Continue reading “Foro romano”
The Arco di Tito is a triumphal arc belonging to the Foro Romano in Roma, Italy. It was built in 70 BCE to commemorate Titos conquering of Jerusalem. It is 14,5 meters high, 13,5 meters wide and built from marble. Continue reading “Arco di Tito”