In a city like Chicago with so much to see, why not get a panoramic view from 150 feet above street level, over the backdrop of Lake Michigan? Built in 1995, modeled after the very first, 264 feet high Ferris wheel (surpassing the Eiffel Tower !), which was built on speculation by George W. Ferris for Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the permanent 150-foot-high Navy Pier Ferris wheel provides unparalleled views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront. The Pier's Ferris wheel has 40 gondolas, each seating up to 6 passengers.
Navy Pier's most popular 15-story attraction is practically part of the city's skyline. It's hard to miss it as you approach Navy Pier since the impressive white structure is almost as wide as it is tall. More than 60,000 tourists and Chicagoans per month come to Navy Pier to ride the Ferris wheel and take in amazing views of the city and Lake Michigan. The views are awesome and the music and narration is fun. Lots of Sinatra and Dean Martin tunes whisk you away to 1960. In the evening, the Ferris wheel's 40 spokes, spanning a diameter of 140 feet, are illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights. Riding the ferris wheel during sunset or at night is one of the most simplistic romantic things to do in the city.
It's a great choice for just about anybody - a parent with kids, a smoochey couple, a Chicago newcomer. This wheel of wonder can make the entire city of Chicago feel like it's yours alone. So climb aboard and enjoy what seems to be the crown jewel of the Navy Pier experience.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tribune Tower - Beautiful Chicago architecture
The Tribune Tower, 435 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, a neo-Gothic building, is headquarters of the multimedia Tribune Company.
Designed by the winners of a Chicago Tribune contest, the design of this 1925 Gothic tower, influenced by cathedrals in France and Belgium, has all of the traditional elements of a skyscraper plus heritage expressed in flying buttresses, spires, grotesques, and more. The structure de-emphasizes horizontal lines and accentuates the vertical, creating the illusion that the building soars well above its 36 stories. Located on the Chicago River, it houses the Chicago Daily Tribune offices, in addition to great shops, fine food, and live sports radio (you can even join in!). The offices in the top of the tower are linked by secret passageways. The 24th-floor used to be the office of the Tribune's legendary former editor and publisher, Col. Robert R. McCormick. The office offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Chicago River and North Loop. Carved into the walls of the soaring entrance are famous quotations expressive of the ideals and obligations of the press. The centerpiece is a relief map of North America made of shredded dollar notes and plaster.
And the best part? The bases of the exterior walls have an intriguing collection of famous building fragments from around the world embedded in them - 120 stones from important locations all around the world, including the Arc de Triomphe, Alamo, the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Taj Majal, the former World Trade Center, the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House, the Berlin Wall, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Petrified Forest, the Hagia Sophia, Antarctica, Omaha Beach, Mammoth Cave and many more - one can spend hours exploring them all.
Several buildings around the world make reference to the design of the Tribune tower. Most notably in Australia, the spires of the Grace Building in Sydney and the Manchester Unity Building in Melbourne.
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Designed by the winners of a Chicago Tribune contest, the design of this 1925 Gothic tower, influenced by cathedrals in France and Belgium, has all of the traditional elements of a skyscraper plus heritage expressed in flying buttresses, spires, grotesques, and more. The structure de-emphasizes horizontal lines and accentuates the vertical, creating the illusion that the building soars well above its 36 stories. Located on the Chicago River, it houses the Chicago Daily Tribune offices, in addition to great shops, fine food, and live sports radio (you can even join in!). The offices in the top of the tower are linked by secret passageways. The 24th-floor used to be the office of the Tribune's legendary former editor and publisher, Col. Robert R. McCormick. The office offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Chicago River and North Loop. Carved into the walls of the soaring entrance are famous quotations expressive of the ideals and obligations of the press. The centerpiece is a relief map of North America made of shredded dollar notes and plaster.
And the best part? The bases of the exterior walls have an intriguing collection of famous building fragments from around the world embedded in them - 120 stones from important locations all around the world, including the Arc de Triomphe, Alamo, the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Taj Majal, the former World Trade Center, the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House, the Berlin Wall, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Petrified Forest, the Hagia Sophia, Antarctica, Omaha Beach, Mammoth Cave and many more - one can spend hours exploring them all.
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Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The Wrigley Building Chicago
When the venerable Wrigley Building (400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago), a favorite of architects, academics, locals, and tourists, was proposed for landmark status in early 2012, many people were surprised that the "Wrig", one of the largest and most highly ornamented terra cotta skyscrapers in the city, wasn't already a landmark. It certainly was in peoples' minds. The former headquarters of the chewing-gum company was instrumental in transforming Chicago's Michigan Avenue from an area of warehouses to one of the most desirable spots in the city. Sitting along side the Chicago river this spot is prime.
The Wrigley Building was completed in 1924 with a 32-story tower on Michigan Avenue. With 442,000 square feet, it was the first large building north of the Chicago River. In 1925 a 36-story Gothic skyscraper was added. Its 2 sections are connected by an open walkway on street level and 2 elevated walkways on the 3rd and 14th floor. The gleaming white Wrigley Building's clock tower was inspired by the bell tower of the grand cathedral in Seville, Spain. The Northwestern Terra Cotta Company produced over 250,000 pieces of terra cotta for the building, and the plethora of terra cotta detailing on the structure reflects the quality of design and the craftsmanship of the company's products. The Wrigley building also exemplifies the importance of architectural terra cotta to early twentieth-century commercial design. In 1946 the Wrigley Building was the first air-conditioned office building.
The "Wrig" is one of the more elusive objects to photograph in Chicago. It is most beautiful in the evening or or a clear cloudless day when the white stone is most full of contrast. One can pass by the Wrigley building 100 times and still be impressed.
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The "Wrig" is one of the more elusive objects to photograph in Chicago. It is most beautiful in the evening or or a clear cloudless day when the white stone is most full of contrast. One can pass by the Wrigley building 100 times and still be impressed.
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Wrigley Building Chicago
When the venerable Wrigley Building (400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago), a favorite of architects, academics, locals, and tourists, was proposed for landmark status in early 2012, many people were surprised that the "Wrig", one of the largest and most highly ornamented terra cotta skyscrapers in the city, wasn’t already a landmark. It certainly was in peoples’ minds. The former headquarters of the chewing-gum company was instrumental in transforming Chicago's Michigan Avenue from an area of warehouses to one of the most desirable spots in the city. Sitting along side the Chicago river this spot is prime.
The Wrigley Building was completed in 1924 with a 32-story tower on Michigan Avenue. With 442,000 square feet, it was the first large building north of the Chicago River. In 1925 a 36-story Gothic skyscraper was added. Its 2 sections are connected by an open walkway on street level and 2 elevated walkways on the 3rd and 14th floor. The gleaming white Wrigley Building's clock tower was inspired by the bell tower of the grand cathedral in Seville, Spain. The Northwestern Terra Cotta Company produced over 250,000 pieces of terra cotta for the building, and the plethora of terra cotta detailing on the structure reflects the quality of design and the craftsmanship of the company’s products. The Wrigley building also exemplifies the importance of architectural terra cotta to early twentieth-century commercial design. In 1946 the Wrigley Building was the first air-conditioned office building.
The "Wrig" is one of the more elusive objects to photograph in Chicago. It is most beautiful in the evening or or a clear cloudless day when the white stone is most full of contrast. One can pass by the Wrigley building 100 times and still be impressed.
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The Wrigley Building was completed in 1924 with a 32-story tower on Michigan Avenue. With 442,000 square feet, it was the first large building north of the Chicago River. In 1925 a 36-story Gothic skyscraper was added. Its 2 sections are connected by an open walkway on street level and 2 elevated walkways on the 3rd and 14th floor. The gleaming white Wrigley Building's clock tower was inspired by the bell tower of the grand cathedral in Seville, Spain. The Northwestern Terra Cotta Company produced over 250,000 pieces of terra cotta for the building, and the plethora of terra cotta detailing on the structure reflects the quality of design and the craftsmanship of the company’s products. The Wrigley building also exemplifies the importance of architectural terra cotta to early twentieth-century commercial design. In 1946 the Wrigley Building was the first air-conditioned office building.
The "Wrig" is one of the more elusive objects to photograph in Chicago. It is most beautiful in the evening or or a clear cloudless day when the white stone is most full of contrast. One can pass by the Wrigley building 100 times and still be impressed.
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Monday, January 07, 2013
Wrigley Building - a Chicago original
Chicago's Loop and Near North Side contain major works from virtually every skyscraper architecture revolution of the past 100 years. One school suddenly appears raw, then matures and then is taken over by another, radically different idea about how buildings should look. Chicago's living history of architecture can be surveyed all within a few blocks in a concentration unmatched by any other city in the world.
The Wrigley Building (1924), is a Chicago original, one of the few business locations in the world that needs no other address.
I love the Wrigley Building. It's my favorite building in Chicago. For its clock tower. For its pale, porcelain beauty making it look like a ornately decorated white-tiled wedding cake. For its Buck-Rogers-in-Venice sky bridge between its two towers. I could fill the column with cool Wrigley Building trivia - it has two addresses, 400 and 410 N. Michigan, and a cornerstone filled with gum from 1920. It just sold for less than it cost to build 90 years ago. I'm delighted that the Wrigley Building just got landmark status.
Behind the terra cotta and the bright lights, you have a building that is pure Chicago. The way the Wrigley is sited along the river... It's perfect. With a landmark address, an unrivaled location and the city's most spectacular views - The Wrigley Building is a premier destination. You notice the Tribune Tower across the street, but the Wrigley Building calls to you. Amen.
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The Wrigley Building (1924), is a Chicago original, one of the few business locations in the world that needs no other address.
I love the Wrigley Building. It's my favorite building in Chicago. For its clock tower. For its pale, porcelain beauty making it look like a ornately decorated white-tiled wedding cake. For its Buck-Rogers-in-Venice sky bridge between its two towers. I could fill the column with cool Wrigley Building trivia - it has two addresses, 400 and 410 N. Michigan, and a cornerstone filled with gum from 1920. It just sold for less than it cost to build 90 years ago. I'm delighted that the Wrigley Building just got landmark status.
Behind the terra cotta and the bright lights, you have a building that is pure Chicago. The way the Wrigley is sited along the river... It's perfect. With a landmark address, an unrivaled location and the city's most spectacular views - The Wrigley Building is a premier destination. You notice the Tribune Tower across the street, but the Wrigley Building calls to you. Amen.
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Sunday, January 06, 2013
35 East Wacker - Jewelers' Building Chicago
Rising 40 floors at the corner of Wacker Drive and Wabash Avenue, an area which is also known as 'Jewelers' Row', clad in decorative fire proof terra cotta and among the most distinctive buildings on the main branch of the Chicago River, the Jewelers' Building, also known as 35 East Wacker, is a skyscraper that successfully manages to meld historical styles drawn from Greco-Roman and Gothic architecture. Its complex elements, including cupolas, spires and arched windows, combine to offer an extravagant and pleasing appearance that has led to its designation as a Chicago Landmark. At the time of its construction, the 40-story tower was the tallest building outside of New York City. The building is currently being renovated, with the facade being maintained, but the interiors converted into a more modern configuration.
Completed in 1926, the Jewelers' Building was first built to attract tenants in the burgeoning jewelry trade - commemorated by the initials "JB" for Jewelers Building. It had many different security features. One of them was a really extreme version of a parking garage. Since jewelers would carry their valuable merchandise around with them, they were often in danger of being mugged. So, to make sure no one was attacked on the walk between the car and the office, jeweler's just drove their car straight into the building! A monstrous car elevator would bring driver, their diamonds and the car to the floor they worked on - as high as the first setback level on the 22nd floor - and then drop the car off on one of the parking levels.
The turrets at the four corners of the first setback weren't created for decoration only, but were also part of the original fire suppression system. Each of massive urns held a cast iron tank that was to be used in case of a fire. As they have been removed, the space at the base of each turret is now used as conference rooms, allowing for heavenly views.
The best part of the building is the dome on the 40th floor. Long gone are the days when the cupola was a very fancy nightclub called the Stratosphere Lounge, a Prohibition-era speakeasy operated by Al Capone, serving beer to the public. The only access to the dome was via elevator, so if the police ever tried to raid the Stratosphere, they were able to lock the elevator shaft, essentially locking themselves into the club. The crowning belvedere is now one of those spaces in the Windy City that everyone would love to visit but few actually have the opportunity because today it is a private conference room and showroom for famed post modern architect Helmut Jahn. As expected, the space offers sweeping views of its surroundings, such as the Chicago River, the Loop and the Lake Shore area, dramatically enhanced by the setting of the sun and a clear blue sky.
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Completed in 1926, the Jewelers' Building was first built to attract tenants in the burgeoning jewelry trade - commemorated by the initials "JB" for Jewelers Building. It had many different security features. One of them was a really extreme version of a parking garage. Since jewelers would carry their valuable merchandise around with them, they were often in danger of being mugged. So, to make sure no one was attacked on the walk between the car and the office, jeweler's just drove their car straight into the building! A monstrous car elevator would bring driver, their diamonds and the car to the floor they worked on - as high as the first setback level on the 22nd floor - and then drop the car off on one of the parking levels.
The turrets at the four corners of the first setback weren't created for decoration only, but were also part of the original fire suppression system. Each of massive urns held a cast iron tank that was to be used in case of a fire. As they have been removed, the space at the base of each turret is now used as conference rooms, allowing for heavenly views.
The best part of the building is the dome on the 40th floor. Long gone are the days when the cupola was a very fancy nightclub called the Stratosphere Lounge, a Prohibition-era speakeasy operated by Al Capone, serving beer to the public. The only access to the dome was via elevator, so if the police ever tried to raid the Stratosphere, they were able to lock the elevator shaft, essentially locking themselves into the club. The crowning belvedere is now one of those spaces in the Windy City that everyone would love to visit but few actually have the opportunity because today it is a private conference room and showroom for famed post modern architect Helmut Jahn. As expected, the space offers sweeping views of its surroundings, such as the Chicago River, the Loop and the Lake Shore area, dramatically enhanced by the setting of the sun and a clear blue sky.
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Saturday, January 05, 2013
Emergency exit Chicago IL
In Chicago (a city that has a special history with fire), people are so used to seeing the old iron fire escapes on the outside of buildings built anywhere from the late 1880s up thru the 1930s that they just blend into the rest of the noise.
Every facet of the urban landscape has a story to tell; so much so that we tend to take for granted much of our surroundings. Have you ever stopped to consider the history or unique composition of a fire escape? Within a year after the first patent for a fire escape was issued in 1887 (to Ms. Anna Connelly), the U.S. Patent Office had issued patents for 1,100 competitive designs and unique styles, encompassing many different forms and every conceivable material. The real beauty of Ms. Connelly's invention was that these inexpensive metal structures could be attached to both new and existing buildings.
Does the complex in which you live or work have a fire escape? Would you use this historical architectural curiosity if there was a fire in your building? If well maintained, a fire escape is still a life saving structure. Unfortunately, it's often difficult to tell if a fire escape is safe to use or not.
Residential buildings tend to have an additional, unique set of problems when it comes to their old emergency escapes. It seems that they get a lot of use ... just not for their intended purpose. City inspectors and fire escape maintenance companies commonly report the passages being exploited as urban gardens, personal balconies, clothes dryers, and smoking lounges.
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Residential buildings tend to have an additional, unique set of problems when it comes to their old emergency escapes. It seems that they get a lot of use ... just not for their intended purpose. City inspectors and fire escape maintenance companies commonly report the passages being exploited as urban gardens, personal balconies, clothes dryers, and smoking lounges.
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Thursday, January 03, 2013
Müllersches Volksbad - Munich Germany
The turn-of-the-century bath house known as Müllersches Volksbad - translated as Mueller's Public Baths - was made possible by a generous donation by the man for whom the pool is named.
Built from 1897-1901, this amazing building is really a mix of a number of different styles. South German Baroque architecture tends to dominate though the keen eye will also recognize Roman thematic elements as well as Art Nouveau components on the exterior of the building. Inside, the Art Nouveau décor is magnificent and has stood the test of time. It's easy to see why this spectacular pool was lauded as the grandest and most modern of all baths in Germany, and is today Munich’s most splendid and one of Europe’s most beautiful indoor swimming pools. Swimmers will be hard pressed to find another setting like this.
Taking a dip in the Müller'sches Volksbad allows you to experience bathing culture in the original sense. This spa in the more than 100 years old Art-Nouveau building equipped with state-of-the-art technology is an aesthetic experience. Relax, enjoy and pamper yourself with a massage.
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Built from 1897-1901, this amazing building is really a mix of a number of different styles. South German Baroque architecture tends to dominate though the keen eye will also recognize Roman thematic elements as well as Art Nouveau components on the exterior of the building. Inside, the Art Nouveau décor is magnificent and has stood the test of time. It's easy to see why this spectacular pool was lauded as the grandest and most modern of all baths in Germany, and is today Munich’s most splendid and one of Europe’s most beautiful indoor swimming pools. Swimmers will be hard pressed to find another setting like this.
Taking a dip in the Müller'sches Volksbad allows you to experience bathing culture in the original sense. This spa in the more than 100 years old Art-Nouveau building equipped with state-of-the-art technology is an aesthetic experience. Relax, enjoy and pamper yourself with a massage.
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Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Schauenstein - A typical Upper-Franconian town
Schauenstein is a typical,small,upper-Franconian town in Bavaria, Germany. First mentioned in the year 1230, it was declared "city" in 1291 under the Knights of Wolfstriegel. They sold the place in 1386 to the Burgrafs of Nuremberg (Nürnberg). In the 1807 Peace Treaty of Tilsit, Schauenstein, together with the Prussian Principality of Bayreuth, were passed on to France - and came to Bavaria in 1810.
After the end of World War II in 1945, Schauenstein belonged to the American zone of occupation, and the American military administration established a so-called DP Camp to house Jewish Displaced Persons (DP). A grave-field with plaque in the village cemetery reminds of 31 prisoners who were victims of NAZI tyranny and are buried there. At times, doctor Josef Mengele was hiding in Schauenstein.
The rock formations 'Anticipating Virgin' and 'Sleeping Giant' are considered Schauenstein's natural attractions. Its architectural monument are an impressive medieval castle from the 13th century, its Evangelical Lutheran parish church, and its market place.
During its long history Schloss Schauenstein was more than once severely damaged, but again and again restored and expanded. It houses the castle church, the Schauensteiner Local History Museum and part of the fire brigade Museum. The neu-gothic Evangelical Lutheran parish church, built in the 15th century, rebuilt in the 19th century, holds a large mural from the 16th century, displaying St. Christophorus. Schauenstein's marketplace is a protected historical monument.
Schauenstein's cuisine is Franconian down to Earth, with a wide selection of roast with potato dumplings, as well as carp and venison. There are also snacks with sausage and ham specialities. "Schnitz und Baggala", a vegetable soup with potato pancakes, is a Schauenstein specialty rarely available in restaurants.
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After the end of World War II in 1945, Schauenstein belonged to the American zone of occupation, and the American military administration established a so-called DP Camp to house Jewish Displaced Persons (DP). A grave-field with plaque in the village cemetery reminds of 31 prisoners who were victims of NAZI tyranny and are buried there. At times, doctor Josef Mengele was hiding in Schauenstein.
The rock formations 'Anticipating Virgin' and 'Sleeping Giant' are considered Schauenstein's natural attractions. Its architectural monument are an impressive medieval castle from the 13th century, its Evangelical Lutheran parish church, and its market place.
During its long history Schloss Schauenstein was more than once severely damaged, but again and again restored and expanded. It houses the castle church, the Schauensteiner Local History Museum and part of the fire brigade Museum. The neu-gothic Evangelical Lutheran parish church, built in the 15th century, rebuilt in the 19th century, holds a large mural from the 16th century, displaying St. Christophorus. Schauenstein's marketplace is a protected historical monument.
Schauenstein's cuisine is Franconian down to Earth, with a wide selection of roast with potato dumplings, as well as carp and venison. There are also snacks with sausage and ham specialities. "Schnitz und Baggala", a vegetable soup with potato pancakes, is a Schauenstein specialty rarely available in restaurants.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
St. Mary's Column Marienplatz Munich
The Marienplatz (Mary's Square, i.e. St. Mary, Our Lady's Square) in Munich, Germany is "the heart of the city" since the city was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion.
In the Middle Ages, the square used to be a market place as well as the place where tournaments and festivities took place. The square was originally known as Schrannen but it was renamed Marienplatz (St. Mary's Square) as a way to ask Virgin Mary (the patron saint of Bavaria) to protect the town from a cholera epidemic.
In 1638 elector Maximilian I erected the Mariensäule, an eleven-meter-high Marian column in the centre of Marienplatz, to show his gratitude that München and the Bavarian town of Landshut were almost spared of the destruction by the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War. The column (Mariensäule) is topped by a golden statue of the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon as the Queen of Heaven. The figure, created in 1590, was originally located in Munich's Frauenkirche. At each corner of the column's pedestal is a statue of a putto. The four putti are each depicted fighting a different beast, symbolizing the city's overcoming of adversities: war represented by the lion, pestilence by the cockatrice, hunger or famine by the dragon and heresy by the serpent.
Mariensäule in Muenchen was the first column of this type built north of the Alps and inspired erecting other Marian columns in this part of Europe. Today all official distances in Munchen are measured from Mariensaule, and Mariensaeule is still used as the topological center of Bavaria for topographical surveys.
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In the Middle Ages, the square used to be a market place as well as the place where tournaments and festivities took place. The square was originally known as Schrannen but it was renamed Marienplatz (St. Mary's Square) as a way to ask Virgin Mary (the patron saint of Bavaria) to protect the town from a cholera epidemic.
In 1638 elector Maximilian I erected the Mariensäule, an eleven-meter-high Marian column in the centre of Marienplatz, to show his gratitude that München and the Bavarian town of Landshut were almost spared of the destruction by the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War. The column (Mariensäule) is topped by a golden statue of the Virgin Mary standing on a crescent moon as the Queen of Heaven. The figure, created in 1590, was originally located in Munich's Frauenkirche. At each corner of the column's pedestal is a statue of a putto. The four putti are each depicted fighting a different beast, symbolizing the city's overcoming of adversities: war represented by the lion, pestilence by the cockatrice, hunger or famine by the dragon and heresy by the serpent.
Mariensäule in Muenchen was the first column of this type built north of the Alps and inspired erecting other Marian columns in this part of Europe. Today all official distances in Munchen are measured from Mariensaule, and Mariensaeule is still used as the topological center of Bavaria for topographical surveys.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Isar River - Munich - Bavaria
The Isar River, which flows through Munich, Bavaria, southern Germany, and splits the city in half, provides visitors and locals with a variety of recreational opportunities.
For Münchner, the Isar River is more than just a pretty sight. The river, whose waters flow from the Alpine region of Tyrol (Tirol) in Austria, has long served as a major city attraction.
A number of popular pursuits take place on its waters or along its banks. Fishing in the River Isar is quite popular. Another fun activities include river rafting, but not the type that most people picture when they think about such an activity. This is not whitewater rafting, but rather merely floating down the gentle river on a wooden raft. These old-fashioned leisurely float trips take several hours and usually include a band, plenty of German food, and a bit of rambunctious behavior. (For example, you might want to bring a water gun so you can squirt passers-by on the bridges above the river!)
Sunbathing is also a common warm weather occurrence on the banks of the Isar River. But beware... nude sunbathing is allowed in certain areas and if you're not accustomed to this tradition, you may be in for an embarrassing moment or two.
Along some stretches of the river, you'll also find ideal spots for picnicking, and in designated areas, you can bring a barbecue grill and set it up near the water.
On a stretch of the river known as the Eisbach - a tributary of the Isar which runs directly through the Englischer Garten - avid surfers can practice their skills without ever leaving the city! A "permanent" wave, produced as the river's waters shoot from an underground tunnel, allows for some pretty radical river surfing on the Eisbach. The water comes out of the tunnel at about 5 meters per second and only one person can surf at a time. Nevertheless, polite German surfers wait their turn to enjoy this awesome city activity. If you decide to give it a try, remember that the rocks and walls nearby add to the potential danger of surfing here and that the water is almost always cold.
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For Münchner, the Isar River is more than just a pretty sight. The river, whose waters flow from the Alpine region of Tyrol (Tirol) in Austria, has long served as a major city attraction.
A number of popular pursuits take place on its waters or along its banks. Fishing in the River Isar is quite popular. Another fun activities include river rafting, but not the type that most people picture when they think about such an activity. This is not whitewater rafting, but rather merely floating down the gentle river on a wooden raft. These old-fashioned leisurely float trips take several hours and usually include a band, plenty of German food, and a bit of rambunctious behavior. (For example, you might want to bring a water gun so you can squirt passers-by on the bridges above the river!)
Sunbathing is also a common warm weather occurrence on the banks of the Isar River. But beware... nude sunbathing is allowed in certain areas and if you're not accustomed to this tradition, you may be in for an embarrassing moment or two.
Along some stretches of the river, you'll also find ideal spots for picnicking, and in designated areas, you can bring a barbecue grill and set it up near the water.
On a stretch of the river known as the Eisbach - a tributary of the Isar which runs directly through the Englischer Garten - avid surfers can practice their skills without ever leaving the city! A "permanent" wave, produced as the river's waters shoot from an underground tunnel, allows for some pretty radical river surfing on the Eisbach. The water comes out of the tunnel at about 5 meters per second and only one person can surf at a time. Nevertheless, polite German surfers wait their turn to enjoy this awesome city activity. If you decide to give it a try, remember that the rocks and walls nearby add to the potential danger of surfing here and that the water is almost always cold.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Munich - Mueller'sches Volksbad - Au-Haidhausen
The turn-of-the-century bath house known as Müllersches Volksbad - translated as Mueller's Public Baths - was made possible by a generous donation by the man for whom the pool is named.
Built from 1897-1901, this amazing building is really a mix of a number of different styles. South German Baroque architecture tends to dominate though the keen eye will also recognize Roman thematic elements as well as Art Nouveau components on the exterior of the building. Inside, the Art Nouveau décor is magnificent and has stood the test of time. It's easy to see why this spectacular pool was lauded as the grandest and most modern of all baths in Germany, and is today Munich’s most splendid and one of Europe’s most beautiful indoor swimming pools. Swimmers will be hard pressed to find another setting like this.
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Built from 1897-1901, this amazing building is really a mix of a number of different styles. South German Baroque architecture tends to dominate though the keen eye will also recognize Roman thematic elements as well as Art Nouveau components on the exterior of the building. Inside, the Art Nouveau décor is magnificent and has stood the test of time. It's easy to see why this spectacular pool was lauded as the grandest and most modern of all baths in Germany, and is today Munich’s most splendid and one of Europe’s most beautiful indoor swimming pools. Swimmers will be hard pressed to find another setting like this.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
St Barbara Church - Baernbach Austria
Bärnbach, a village in Styria, Austria, is known for a single attraction: A parish church that used to be quite unattractive until the best-known Austrian contemporary artist and architect, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, extensively refurbished it.
Hundertwasser, a controversial painter, architect and environmentalist, is often considered an artist of the 'Wiener Schule des Phantastischen Realismus', although his art has his own distinct style. He was one who could perceive the world in crazy colors and turn any tiresome building into a unique piece of art, accepting only "natural", "ecological", "biomorph" styles. Hundertwasser was committed to the pursuit of achieving peace between nature and humanity. He created many pieces aimed to promote awareness of global environmental issues such as water conservation. He designed the e.g. humus toilet, and was obsessed with improving the relationship between people and their environments.
The original church of Saint Barbara in Barnbach was built 1948 - 1953, but it was Friedensreich Hundertwasser who turned it into a unique and joyful masterpiece in 1987 - 1988. Rich in ceramics, embossed ribs of the bell tower, golden "bulbs", golden balls, colored roof, the grass which grow on the ledges, undulating floors unevenly lined with ceramic tiles, all indicate the philosophical concept of the master: "There are no straight lines in nature, there is no absolutely smooth land, a pathway through woods". One of his key-believes was that straight lines lack God. Therefore, you will find corners, edges and walls bending into all sorts of directions at the Bärnbach parish church. He also designed the twelve towers and gates around the church. They represent eleven important religions plus faithless people, and carry the respective symbols of the confessions and of tolerance.
For more of Hundertwasser go to nearby Blumau, or see the Hundertwasser Haus and the KunstHausWien in Vienna, or the world’s most beautiful public toilets in the little town of Kawakawa, New Zealand. The designs have all the ingredients of Hundertwasser's hippie-trippie architecture: Stained glass, colourful tiles, spirals and more spirals.
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Hundertwasser, a controversial painter, architect and environmentalist, is often considered an artist of the 'Wiener Schule des Phantastischen Realismus', although his art has his own distinct style. He was one who could perceive the world in crazy colors and turn any tiresome building into a unique piece of art, accepting only "natural", "ecological", "biomorph" styles. Hundertwasser was committed to the pursuit of achieving peace between nature and humanity. He created many pieces aimed to promote awareness of global environmental issues such as water conservation. He designed the e.g. humus toilet, and was obsessed with improving the relationship between people and their environments.
The original church of Saint Barbara in Barnbach was built 1948 - 1953, but it was Friedensreich Hundertwasser who turned it into a unique and joyful masterpiece in 1987 - 1988. Rich in ceramics, embossed ribs of the bell tower, golden "bulbs", golden balls, colored roof, the grass which grow on the ledges, undulating floors unevenly lined with ceramic tiles, all indicate the philosophical concept of the master: "There are no straight lines in nature, there is no absolutely smooth land, a pathway through woods". One of his key-believes was that straight lines lack God. Therefore, you will find corners, edges and walls bending into all sorts of directions at the Bärnbach parish church. He also designed the twelve towers and gates around the church. They represent eleven important religions plus faithless people, and carry the respective symbols of the confessions and of tolerance.
For more of Hundertwasser go to nearby Blumau, or see the Hundertwasser Haus and the KunstHausWien in Vienna, or the world’s most beautiful public toilets in the little town of Kawakawa, New Zealand. The designs have all the ingredients of Hundertwasser's hippie-trippie architecture: Stained glass, colourful tiles, spirals and more spirals.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
To Catch a Thief - Nice France
To Catch a Thief is a lavishly costumed mystery about a cat burglar prowling the pretty playgrounds of the ultra-rich on the French Riviera. With two of Hitchcock's favorite stars, glorious Grace Kelly and gorgeous Cary Grant, the film quite literally sparkles.
A large part of the film's charm is its showcasing of the beautiful towns and villages along France's (and Monaco's) Riviera coast. One of the scenes was filmed on the Promenade des Anglais, another one on Avenue Foch in Nice
It is interesting to note that the flower market scenes were not filmed on the cours saleya, the bustling pedestrian zone in old Nice where the market is still held today. Instead, in an attempt to avoid the massive crowds, Hitchcock (very effectively) created his own flower market for the film on a street that runs along the periphery of the old town, the Boulevard Jean Jaures.
I once heard a story about Cary Grant shopping in Nice during the filming of To Catch A Thief. He and a companion were looking for just the right shirt for Grant to wear during a particular scene. As he was trying on various styles Grant told his friend that he very much enjoyed being in France. "Really?" said the friend. "Why?" - "Because the French are so respectful of my privacy and don't give a damn about celebrity." Grant responded. "In France, unlike in the United States, I could live my life in blissful obscurity."
Once the proper shirt had been selected and paid for, the pair made their way to the door only to discover that they couldn't leave because an enormous crowd had gathered just outside the shop. It seems word had spread that Cary Grant was inside.
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A large part of the film's charm is its showcasing of the beautiful towns and villages along France's (and Monaco's) Riviera coast. One of the scenes was filmed on the Promenade des Anglais, another one on Avenue Foch in Nice
It is interesting to note that the flower market scenes were not filmed on the cours saleya, the bustling pedestrian zone in old Nice where the market is still held today. Instead, in an attempt to avoid the massive crowds, Hitchcock (very effectively) created his own flower market for the film on a street that runs along the periphery of the old town, the Boulevard Jean Jaures.
I once heard a story about Cary Grant shopping in Nice during the filming of To Catch A Thief. He and a companion were looking for just the right shirt for Grant to wear during a particular scene. As he was trying on various styles Grant told his friend that he very much enjoyed being in France. "Really?" said the friend. "Why?" - "Because the French are so respectful of my privacy and don't give a damn about celebrity." Grant responded. "In France, unlike in the United States, I could live my life in blissful obscurity."
Once the proper shirt had been selected and paid for, the pair made their way to the door only to discover that they couldn't leave because an enormous crowd had gathered just outside the shop. It seems word had spread that Cary Grant was inside.
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