Christ Redeemer Statue of Christ the Redeemer Brazil

Christ Redeemer Statue of Christ the Redeemer Brazil - Christ Redeemer or Statue of Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ with the Largest Art Deco architectural style and located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 38 meters tall and is located at the peak of the Corcovado mountain 710 m high in the Tijuca Forest National Park, overlooking the city.

This statue is a symbol of Christianity, and Became a symbol of city pride. Open hand statue is seen by many as a sign of the warmth of the Brazilian people.
 

The concept to build a large statue atop Corcovado has Emerged since the mid 1850's, When Pedro Maria Boss Catholic priest Requested financing from Princess Isabel to build a large religious monument.

Princess Isabel did not respond ideas, que then was completely dismissed in 1889, When Brazil Became a republic with laws mandating the separation of church and state.

The second proposal for a large landmark statue on the mountain in the form it was created in 1921 by the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro. The Archdiocese Organized an event called Week do Monumento (Monument Week) to Attract donations, que came mostly from Brazilian Catholics.

The designs Considered for the "Statue of the Christ" included a representation of the Christian cross, a statue of Jesus with a globe in his hands, and a pedestal symbolizing the world. Finally, the statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms selected.

Christ Redeemer, designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and in sculpture by Frenchman Paul Landowski. Projects done for 9 years from 1922 until October 12, 1931, at a cost of U.S. $ 250,000.

Sculpture made ​​from a mixture of concrete and stone. When road construction made ​​the train to carry large pieces of the statue to the top of the mountain. Statue was Inaugurated on October 12, 1931.

To see the statue up close Have to climb 220 steps B.

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Tokyo Disneyland Japan

Tokyo Disneyland Japan - Come on, take the child and family to enjoy the entertainment there. This is a classy amusement park. Looking for entertainment for the family is a must do. Family happiness is your responsibility. One of the theme parks that you can visit is Tokyo Disneyland.

Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park with an area of ​​465.000m² achieve and recreational parks and resorts Disney first built outside the United States. Built by Imagineering WaltDisney, recreational park similar to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The park was built in 1983. This park was the first Disney park built outside the United States. The park is inspired by the films waltDisney.

The design of Tokyo Disneyland was built with seven design theme and features seasonal decorations and parade. It's become an attraction for the tourists. The tourists can meninkmati World Bazaar, Tomorrowland, Toontown, Fantasyland, Critter Country, Westernland, and Adventureland.

Tokyo Disneyland is a family amusement park complete with luxurious amenities. The park is always crowded with tourists, both local and international tourists. Tokyo Disnaeyland become a major tourist destination in Japan, especially when the holiday season. It is a tourist attraction in Japan's most festive and fun.

Tokyo Disney Resort is comprised of the two theme parks Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea, the Ikspiarishopping mall and multiple resort hotels. It is located just a 15 minute train ride from Tokyo Station.

The resort is immensely popular among domestic and international visitors, and its two theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea, are among the world's most visited.

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Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza - Egyptian tourist spot-Great Sphinx of Giza - Tourist attractions in Egypt's most famous pyramids and the sphinx is located in Giza, near Cairo. Pyramid is a building with a square base with pointed toes like a cone. While the sphinx is a historic monument in the form of sculpture lion body with a human head or a cat. Sphinx depict the glory of the ancient Egyptian rulers of his time. This is the most phenomenal sights in Egypt.

In the Greek tradition, the Sphinx has the body of a lion, wings of a great bird, and the face of a woman. He was a very cruel nasty creatures. Those who can not answer her riddle to be killed and eaten by a hungry monster. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was built to resemble the form of a woman's face, the Egyptian Sphinx was built as a gentleman (an androsphinx). In addition, the Egyptian sphinx is seen as a philanthropist, is contrary to the evil sphinx Greek version and is regarded as guardians flanking the entrance to the temple.

In European decorative art, the sphinx enjoyed a major revival during the Renaissance. Later, the sphinx image, something very similar to the original Ancient Egyptian concept, was exported into many other cultures, albeit often interpreted quite differently due to translations of descriptions of the originals and the evolution of the concept in relation to other cultural traditions. Generally the role of sphinxes is associated with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples. The oldest known sphinx was found near Gobekli Tepe at another site, Nevali Çori, or possibly 120 miles to the east at Kortik Tepe, Turkey and was dated to 9,500 BC.

The sphinx is located in the north and below the pyramids. What names their builders gave to these statues is not known. At the Great Sphinx site, the inscription on a stele by Thutmose IV in 1400 BCE, lists the names of three aspects of the local sun deity of that period, Khepera–Rê–Atum. The inclusion of these figures in tomb and temple complexes quickly became traditional and many pharaohs had their heads carved atop the guardian statues for their tombs to show their close relationship with the powerful solar deity, Sekhmet, a lioness. Other famous Egyptian sphinxes include one bearing the head of the pharaoh Hatshepsut, with her likeness carved in granite, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the alabaster sphinx of Memphis, Memphis, Egypt, currently located within the open-air museum at that site. The theme was expanded to form great avenues of guardian sphinxes lining the approaches to tombs and temples as well as serving as details atop the posts of flights of stairs to very grand complexes. Nine hundred with ram heads, representing Amon, were built in Thebes, where his cult was strongest.

Perhaps the first sphinx in Egypt was one depicting Queen Hetepheres II, of the fourth dynasty that lasted from 2723 to 2563 BC. She was one of the longest-lived members of the royal family of that dynasty. The largest and most famous is the Great Sphinx of Giza, sited at the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile River and facing due east (29°58′31″N 31°08′15″E). It is also from the same dynasty. Although the date of its construction is uncertain, the head of the Great Sphinx now is believed to be that of the pharaoh Khafra. The Great Sphinx has become an emblem of Egypt, frequently appearing on its stamps, coins, and official documents.

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Taj Mahal Complex India

Taj Mahal Complex India - Taj Mahal is a complex grandest tour in India. One building of the mosque complex is the Taj Mahal. Mosque Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the world. The mosque is standing upright in the country of India. This mosque is a Muslim cultural jewel of India. Taj Mahal was built in 1653. Taj Mahal is an expression of love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife who had died. At the Taj Mahal, contains the tomb of Shah Jahan empress. The mosque is the pride of the people of India, and became a tourist attraction that is always visited by tourists, both domestic and abroad. 

Taj Mahal complex type equipped with an inn located on the east side. The inn is built to resemble a mosque, which is an inn for guests emperor. On Friday, the Taj Mahal is closed temporarily for a place of worship. Taj Mahal mosque stood firm with three white marble dome. Taj Mahal mosque design is quite similar to other mosques were built Shah Jahan, particularly Jahan Numa Masjid or Jama Masjid in New Delhi.

Mosque taj Mahal decorated by red stone that looks at the entire interior of the mosque. The beauty of the mosque is supported by the red floor mat that resembles 569. The beauty of the Taj Mahal interiors perfected by God's name is engraved calligraphy in the mosque. Taj Mahal complex is open to the public every day, except Friday. Ticket prices for foreign tourists was 750 rupees ($ 14).

Agra Fort is located in sisikompleks Taj Mahal. Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar. Emperor Akbar was a Mughal founder, in 1565. When the British Empire colonized India, Agra Fort dominated the British troops. The tourists are prohibited from searching Agra Fort. Tourists were admitted to the Agra Fort through Gate Amar Singh, while the Delhi Gate is usually closed to the public.

Taj Mahal complex consists of several buildings. The first building that can be seen is the Diwan-e-Aam or the public hearing room. The room dedicated to entertaining the guests here, too. His name Diwan-e-Khas. This place was built in 1635. Inside are two thrones. Throne of white marble and black made of stone. Emperor Shah Jahan supposedly white often seated on a throne to rest and watch the elephant has to compete in a stone throne.

The Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most famous buildings in the world. Yet there have been few serious studies of it and no full analysis of its architecture and meaning. Ebba Koch, an important scholar,  has been permitted to take measurements of the complex and has been working on the palaces and gardens of Shah Jahan for thirty years and on the Taj Mahal it self the tomb of the emperor's wife, Mumtaz Mahal for a decade. The tomb is the representation of the house of the queen in Paradise, and  its setting was based on the palace gardens of the great nobles that lined both sides of the river at Agra India.  You will explore the entire complex of the Taj Mahal with an explanation of each building and an account of the mausoleum's urban setting, its design and construction, its symbolic meaning, and its history up to the present day. Taj mahal was built in 22 years (1631-1653) with the orders of Shah Jahan and it was dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), the wife of Shah. 20.000 workers labored and 32 crore rupees were spent during the construction of the monument and it was built according to Islamic architecture. It is one of the Unesco world heritage site.

To see the beauty of the Taj Mahal complex, on the whole tour, please visit to India.

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