Sentences with phrase «ancient landmarks such»

A day trip to the historic city of Cairo is only three hours away and visitors can see such world famous ancient landmarks such as the grand stone monuments of the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.

After time to explore, we enjoy a tour of Xian's ancient landmarks such as the Grand Mosque and the Muslim Quarter.

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Today, its rich heritage is visible through landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum - icons of the ancient world that have survived for almost 2,000 years.

Visit Antalya this January and find yourself in the narrow cobbled streets of Kaleici, the city's historic quarter, to see beautifully preserved ancient Roman landmarks such as Hadrian's Gate and Hidirlik Tower.

The central location means that landmarks such as the Palazzo Vecchio, the ancient Medici Residence, Vasari Corridor and Brunelleschi Dome are all within a convenient walking distance.

There are many landmarks in Cyprus, especially in the capital city of Nicosia, such as ancient ruins, churches, mosques and striking Venetian walls.

Silhouettes of ancient Hyrulian landmarks — such as the Bridge of Eldin, Death Mountain, Hyrule Castle and the Temple of Time — cast a long shadow against the expansive landscape; relics of an old world in desperate need of restoration.

Starting with the rather camp and flowery Tulip Garden (the end of route «A» we managed to complete); Metropolis - an awesome, fictional mix of various European city landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Nelson's Column with streetlights illuminating the gorgeous night sky; Ancient Ruins - the second stage we didn't get to see unfortunately; Imperial Avenue - a jaw - dropping sunset scene with Romanian architecture and coliseums; and finally the toughest stage of them all we don't even know the name of, since we couldn't reach Ghost Forest, the only stage from which the this final and most challenging mystery section is accessible.

What is truly unique about Schulz - Dornburg's work is her spot - on intuition about capturing the landmarks in peril, such as ancient sites of Palmyra before the Syrian war or lonely Soviet - era bus stops in Armenia, reminiscent of Bernd and Hilla Becher's work, but with an air of tenderness and mystery that is truly her own.

The exhibition will feature contemporary works in which classical forms receive provocative new expression — such as the fragmentary bodies by contemporary artist Marc Quinn — alongside more oblique or suggestive uses of ancient themes, such as Bruce Nauman's landmark video performance, Walk with Contrapposto (1968).

Set amongst London's iconic architectural landmarks, such as Norman Foster's Gherkin, The Leadenhall Building (aka The Cheesegrater), and the Lloyd's building by Richard Rogers, this open - air exhibition not only enriches the workday experience of City workers but draws cultural visitors into this most ancient part of the City.

The preservation and maintenance of ancient landmarks and other property of historical or antiquarian interest is a public use, and the commonwealth and the cities and towns therein may, upon payment of just compensation, take such property or any interest therein under such regulations as the general court may prescribe.