Tag: “Culture”

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BarısaRock Festival

Istanbul's Yearly Rocking For Peace Festival Barisarock

Each year, in the height of the summer, a network of social groups organise a free rock festival in a forest just outside of Istanbul. With only a budget of 5000 dollar it is easily visited by fifty thousand people, all there to enjoy an unique 3-day festival, with free entry and camping-space, reasonable prices for drinks and food, over 30 popular and upcoming rock-bands from Turkey and a great ambience.
Walt Disney Concert Hall

Walt Disney Concert Hall was designed by architect Frank Gehry, and is the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It is said to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world, and its stunning looks are an attraction in itself.
Signoria Square

Signoria Square (Piazza della Signoria) is the center of Florentine life. It is surrounded by art and important buildings such as: Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi (an open-air art gallery), Gli Uffizzi (the Offices which contain a rich collection of masterpieces), Tribunale della Mercanzia, Palazzo Uguccioni, and Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali.