Sentences with phrase «famous as the backdrop»

The American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa is famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood's 1930 painting American Gothic.

The hotel is perhaps most famous as the backdrop for the film Pretty Woman.

Already famous as the backdrop to several famous big - budget international blockbusters including Lord of the Rings, Queenstown is currently the location for new film, Tracker.

The full - length portrait of the lavishly dressed aristocrat has hung at one of Britain's grandest stately homes, Castle Howard in North Yorkshire — made famous as the backdrop for Brideshead Revisited — for more than 200 years.

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Well known for serving as the backdrop for hundreds of movies and a hub for all sorts of creative media companies that are headquartered there — including famous record labels like Universal Music Group and Interscope, filmmakers such as Miramax and Lionsgate Films, and a myriad of tech developers — creativity and ingenuity abounds in this Pacific paradise.

In Anil Ananthaswamy's The Man Who Wasn't There, Descartes» most famous dictum not only makes an appearance, it serves as the backdrop for the entire work,...

As the sun sets on the crystal clear water lapping against the sand along the famous Four Mile Beach and sunlight streams through the canopy of the Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas provides the wedding couple with the ultimate photographic tropical backdrop to celebrate the happiest day of their lives together.

Turin itself has a rich culture with spectacular architecture and famous sights such as the public squares, gardens and castles all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Alps.

Famous for its role in the 2006 James Bond film, Casino Royale, this glorious villa was also used as a backdrop in Star Wars Episode II, owing to its reputation as one of the most dramatic locations on Lake Como.

Nestled in a breathtaking rural setting of Ubud Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas commands an enchanting view of Bali's famous Ayung River just 100 meters below with Mount Batukaru shimmering in clouds as the backdrop to 42 deluxe rooms, luxurious suites and thatched - roof villas, a restaurant, sunken pool bar and infinity swimming pool.

Everyone from high - end holidaymakers to budget - seeking backpackers lauds it as heaven on earth, perfectly balancing Thailand's famous nightlife, idyllic backdrops and world famous luxury resorts.

At a relaxed pace, you'll enjoy guided sightseeing in each city as well as free time in Rio to sip caipirinhas and visit the famous beaches, in Santiago to people - watch at a lovely café with the snowcapped Andes Mountains as your backdrop, and outside of Buenos Aires to take an optional excursion to a local estancia (ranch).

With the Pyrenees National Park as a backdrop and the Basque country close by, the capital of Béarn can be proud of its famous neighbors, Biarritz and San Sebastian.

There is a hidden shrine You can climb, or better said crawl up the famous mountain known as Huayna Picchu; yes, that pointy one serving as a backdrop on every classic Machu Picchu postcard.

Rottnest, or «Rotto» as it is affectionately known by Western Australians, is a small island situated just off the coast of Perth, famous for its snorkelling, diving, surfing and swimming. The semi-arid Mediterranean style climate and indigenous flora and fauna of this island provide the backdrop to a special holiday experience.

Nestled in a breathtaking rural setting of Ubud Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas commands an enchanting view of Bali's famous Ayung River just 100 meters below with Mount Batukaru shimmering in clouds as the backdrop...

Chihuly Garden and Glass is located next to Seattle's world famous Space Needle and is made up of an exhibition hall, the centerpiece glass house as well as a lush garden that serves as a backdrop for 4 monumental pieces in addition to other installations.

With world - famous attractions as a backdrop and world - class amenities within spacious villas as your home base, your next family reunion will be one remembered for a lifetime.

Experience Miami Beach's beautiful Lummus Park with the world - famous Art Deco skyline of Ocean Drive as your backdrop.

Palma is also famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, such as the Cala Agulla with its palm trees, blue waters and mountainous backdrop.

As one of Bali's most iconic sea temples, Tanah Lot is famous for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops.

Volcanic mountains provide a striking backdrop for its famous sandy white beaches, while the busy marina remains as the...

Set against the backdrop of the Galactic Civil War, it allowed players to become any number of famous Star Wars races, as well as choosing whether they wanted to aid the Rebel Alliance or Empire, or if they wanted to remain neutral.

Known for his vibrant, large - scale paintings of black man posing as famous figures, Kehinde Wiley's Obama presidential portrait features the US ex-leader sitting in front of a floral backdrop.

MOSTYN's location in North Wales, famous for its rural and mountain landscapes, functions as a fitting backdrop to the artefacts, myths and objects upon which Antufiev's work focuses.

Longtime SAIC professor and conceptual painter Gaylen Gerber often works with his signature paint color — gray — to cover the artwork of other, often famous artists, or simply as a backdrop to present their work.

The hotel is superb for weddings with the famous Ely Cathedral as a unique backdrop; the hotel can host up to 50 guests for weddings to include sole use of the courtyard garden.

With the famous Brighton Pier as a backdrop, the main city itself hosts its very own Pride festival each year, where thousands descend to celebrate everyone's sexuality.