CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is almost two times of the height of Eiffel Tower which is in France and is thrice the height of the Washington Monument.The construction work of The CN Tower began in 1973. More than 60,000 tons of earth was excavated along the shore of Lake Ontario. The construction of foundation took around four months for completion. For the construction of this tower the concrete was poured whole day long and 5 days a week. A huge...more
Panama Canal, the canal across the Isthmus of Panama in Central America which unites the two great oceans is an unmatchable engineering accomplishment. It took twenty years for the French Labourers to complete the construction of the canal which was started in the year 1880.The work on this grand masterpiece was done under the guidance of American visionaries. The first survey for this route was ordered by Charles I of Spain. The construction of...more
San Francisco is linked with Marin County through the Golden Gate Bridge in total brilliance. The connection is one of the architectural wonder of the 20th Century and an evidence of human contention, as it was erected during the years of the Great Depression. For years, the Golden Gate Bridge held the title as the best ever suspension bridge in the world. Prior to its finishing in 1937, It was that it was not possible to build this bridge because of the continual foggy weather, harsh winds, and sturdy ocean currents, which lashed through a deep canyon underneath. Actually the bridge is generally recognized as the "Bridge that could not be built. Regardless of these vindictive natural elements, the bridge was built in just more than four years. The full amount in building the bridge is 35 million dollars. The entire measurement lengthwise of the bridge spans is approximately 1.2 miles. Some eleven men died while the bridge was being constructed.It was decided that the bridge would be constructed in orange color as it mingled well the immediate surrounding of the bridge. The two large cables extending from the bridge contain 80,000 miles of steel wire, which is sufficient to...more
Hailed as being the only one of its kind in the World, the Snake Temple serves as a natural refuge for these fierce predators. Snakes may be deadly creatures but according to the beliefs of those running the temple and its followers, they are the loyal servants of a deity.According to the legend the Temple was built in honour of a Buddhist monk...more
The Great Pyramid at GizaCairo, EgyptRenowned for being the lone existing part of the seven earliest Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid is the biggest of the 3 pyramids constructed in the olden city of Giza, at the present part of bigger Cairo, Egypt. The pyramid is assumed to have been constructed around 2560 B.C. as a grave for the Egyptian...more
New YorkInitially known as "Liberty Enlightening the World", this contemporary Colossus is situated on the New York harbor. Its marvelous stature, symbolize international liberty and is recognized internationally. The gorgeous Lady liberty is dressed in graceful robes and a stately coronet. She has a torch, elevated in her right hand, and a book emblazoned with July 4, 1776" in the left. At her base lie broken shackles that symbolize the defeat of oppression in the new country. The renowned sculptor of France, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was specially made to plan an imposing sculpture to soon become world renowned. Bartholdi needed the help of an engineer to deal with structural matter connected with planning such a colossal copper statue. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel the person who made the design of the Eiffel Tower was specially made to plan the enormous iron pylon and less important very thin structure, which permits the statuette copper skin to shift separately and yet rest standing. Bartholdi and the French were accountable for the statue itself and America was given the responsibility of raising the pedestal. Due to lack of money, Bartholdi was not able to complete the figure...more
Chinas largest city Shanghai is a hive of activity, and what keeps the buzz alive is its Metro system. The metro known among locals as the Shanghai Rail Transit, uses both railway lines as well as the subway to get people to where they want to...more
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Whoever said New York was the city that never sleeps, did not meet its Asian counterpart in Shanghai. Here, the city is abuzz with activity through out the day and in the night it takes on a new sparkle. Shanghai boasts of some of the most elegant...more
The Great Barrier Reef has long been a dream destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. This is with good reason since this natural wonder of the world is arguably the richest marine area in the world. From hump back whales to dreamlike coral...more
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It will not be hyperbolic to say that India -the land of hospitality is the haven for tourism. The range of tourism opportunities is as varied as the culture of the land. From adventure tourism to heritage and culture tourism, monsoon tourism to...more