List of posts with the tag: Monument
| Borobudur: World’s Largest Buddhist Temple
This shot was taken on the 2009 Vesakh Ceremony. Borobudur, or Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the… |
April 23rd, 2012 Constructions 0 comments |
| Memorial Monument for the octopus Paul
Paul, the German octopus famous for correctly predicting each of Germany’s 2010 World Cup matches, got his own permanent memorial three months after his death. The Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany, unveiled the 2 meters tall plastic replica of Paul clutching a football in its eight arms. The cephalopod’s cremated ashes were placed in… |
January 21st, 2011 Animals, Art 0 comments |
| The Astronaut sculpted in the New Cathedral, Salamanca
Several sites say that this astronaut is a mystery, but it is not. The New Cathedral of Salamanca (Spain) was constructed between the 16th in and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque. Building began in 1513 and the cathedral was consecrated in 1733. It was commissioned by Ferdinand V of Castile of… |
January 4th, 2011 World 0 comments |
| The Inverted Cross is the symbol of Saint Peter
Probably not so many people know this, but it is quite interesting to remark that the Inverted Cross is actually the personal trademark of Saint Peter, the first Pope, and one of the most revered figures in the Catholic Religion. Why? When Saint Peter was martyred by crucifixion history says he requested to be crucified… |
August 27th, 2010 World 0 comments |
| Russell Brand and Katy Perry in the Taj Mahal: He built this for me
When Russell Brand and Katy Perry were visiting the Taj Mahal, India, she tweeted: @KatyPerry: http://twitpic.com/vrbld – He built this for me… The Taj Mahal is considered one of the world’s most beautiful monuments to eternal love, the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife,… |
December 30th, 2009 Celebrities 0 comments |
| Clash of the Titans Trailer: Release the Kraken !!! (+ Medusa’s pretty face)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpZ5D_Wc4cA You can watch and download this trailer in HD 480p 720p 1080p and iPhone / iPod The new trailer for Louis Leterrier‘s upcoming kick-ass reboot of Clash of the Titans has finally been officially released, it reveals Liam Neeson’s Zeus with a very shiny armor, a black flying Pegasus which look badass, a glimpse… |
December 20th, 2009 Movies 12 comments |
| The ultimate Darth Vader Gallery
Darth Vader is a worldwide popular icon, and this pictures are the prove of how cool he can be: Darth Vader between some hot Princesses Leia. |
December 10th, 2009 Geek 1 comment |
