Mehrangarh the Fort of Jodhpur crowns a rocky hill that
rises 400 feet above the surrounding plain, and appears both to command and to
meld with the landscape. One of the largest forts in Rajasthan, it contains
some of the finest palaces and preserves in its museum many priceless relics of
Indian courtly life.
Showing posts with label Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Museum. Show all posts
Monday, 7 October 2013
Monday, 9 September 2013
The Tate Modern in London
The Tate Modern is a breathtaking gallery devoted to modern
art. It’ is situated at Bankside London.
Many Britains view high culture with a fair deal of
misgiving. Yet, this brilliant gallery designed to celebrate modern art
constitutes a natural attraction for the punters and locals, as well as the
tourists. It has been ranked among London's most-visited attractions.
The Science Museum in London
The Science Museum in London is one of the three major
museums situated on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, in the Royal
Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The museum constitutes a principal
attraction in London, visited by over 2.7 million people per year. The Science
Museum does not charge for admission except in instances of provisional
exhibitions, which usually require an admission fee.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London
The Victoria and Albert Museum is usually abbreviated as the
V&A Museum; and it is the world’s most extensive collection of decorative
arts and design, housing a massive collection of 4.5 million objects. The
museum was named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria; and was established in
1852. It covers an area of 12.5 acres ((51,000 m2), and its collection span
5.000 years of art, from ancient times to the present day, in virtually every
domain, including the cultures of Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa.
Saturday, 7 September 2013
The British Museum in London
The British Museum is one of the most fascinating museums in
London, with an excellent collection of diverse and marvelling objects. Each
year, the museum attracts millions of visitors both from abroad and within the
United Kingdom itself.
The British Museum was established in 1753, with the
donation of 71.000 objects from the rich collection of Sir Hans Sloane.
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Monday, 8 October 2012
Immigration Museum in Melbourne
Almost every Australian has immigrated from another
continent and country and if you're curious about the way people migrated in
those days and the things they had to do, then you have to visit the
immigration museum. There are 3 levels. The ground floor has a mini library
where you can get more information on family tree etc, there's a tribute garden
and a theatrette.
Scienceworks in Melbourne
Scienceworks is a science museum in Melbourne. It is a venue
of Museum Victoria which administers the cultural and scientific collections of
the State of Victoria. It is located in the suburb of Spotswood.
Opened in March 1992, Scienceworks is housed in a
purpose-built building "styled along industrial lines" near the
historic Spotswood Pumping Station, constructed in 1897, whose steam engines
form an associated exhibit.
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