Tag: “Historical”
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Old State Pen
Photo with short history of old state pen
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The Rape of the Sabine Women
The statue of The Rape of the Sabine Women at night in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Signoria Square, Florence, Italy.
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Cabin in Cades Cove
Cades Cove contains many historic buildings along its route, preserved in their original pioneer state. This is an old farmhouse near the water mill which is still operational.
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Trinity Site
Located inside the White Sands Missile Range, the Trinity site is ground zero for the first atomic bomb test on July 16, 1945. Tours are available twice a year, on the first Saturday in April and October.
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Anandpur Sahib
After Golden Temple, Amritsar, Keshgarh Sahib at Anandpur sahib is the most sacred place for Sikhs. A place where you would like to visit at least once in your life.
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The city of Vittoriosa
Vittoriosa has been restored to its former glory. Located in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world, the Grand Harbour of Malta, this little city did not always live up to it’s glorious name.
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Hercules and Cacus, Florence, Italy
The statue of Hercules and Cacus is located at the entrance of the Old Palace, next to Michelangelo’s David commissioned by the republican counsel of Florence to celebrate their victory over the Medici.
The Medici commissioned the statue of Hercules and Cacus in 1525 – 1534, to celebrate their victory over the republicans. When it was viewed publicly it was ridiculed. -
History comes alive at Red Tower
A soldier in period costume poses near the Red Tower as part of the historical reenactment held for the public. Attention is given to the costumes and accessories to make the event as historically authentic as possible.
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Marching!
Soldiers in period costume march around during a historical reenactment at Red Tower at Marfa Ridge.
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Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy
The clock and the tower of this 13th century palace are a reference point for many tourists who visit Florence.
The palace was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and built in the Quartieri Santa Croce, in Piazza della Signoria. Cosimo I de’ Medici resided there along with his family.
