Photos tagged as landmarks

Wonder creation in white marble ..

Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata was built in the memory of Queen Victoria of England. After the demise of Her Majesty, the idea of building a memorial hall in her name was first thought of by the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon who left India at the end of 1905. This exquisite marble architecture was designed by Sir William Emerson and was opened in 1921, 5 years ahead of its schedule opening ..

Date: 9 December 2012
Photographer: prabir.b.sen: gallery
Tags: architecture landmarks landscape travel white building garden construction design structure bestof2012 comp34
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GPO Calcutta

The General Post Office, Kolkata is the central post office of the city of Kolkata, India and the chief post office of West Bengal. During the British rule, this building was designed by Walter B. Grenville(1819-1874), who acted as consulting architect to the government of India from 1863 to 1868. This majestic building has two wings supported by Ionic – Corinthian pillars and is crowned with a towering dome. The GPO is situated at the heart of the business area in Calcutta which is referred to as Dulhousie Square. This building has become one of the famous landmark of the city

Date: 10 February 2012
Photographer: prabir.b.sen: gallery
Tags: architecture landmarks landscape travel building garden construction design structure bestof2012 comp34
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Gateway to India

Gateway to India, Nariman Point Mumbai

Date: 6 January 2011
Photographer: jkirsch: gallery
Location: Wadala, India
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The Opera House

Date: 17 April 2010
Photographer: greynomadm: gallery
Location: Taylor Square, Australia
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The Opera House

Date: 7 April 2010
Photographer: greynomadm: gallery
Location: Taylor Square, Australia
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Flinders Street Station

Flinders Street Station is on the corner of Swanston and Flinders Street in the heart of Melborne. Steeped in history, this icon is a popular meeting place.

Date: 2010
Photographer: Araluen: gallery
Location: Museum, Australia
Tags: melbourne landmarks icons.
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Rich and I at Cape Aguilhas

Date: 5 December 2009
Photographer: Ofelia: gallery
Location: Northern Cape Rural, South Africa
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India

Date: November 2009
Photographer: Paolo.Hernandez: gallery
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The London eye

Date: 31 August 2009
Photographer: Ofelia: gallery
Location: London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
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Big Ben on a misty day

Date: 30 August 2009
Photographer: Ofelia: gallery
Location: London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
Tags: buildings london rivers landmarks urban
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Point Reyes Light House

Taken from the San Fransisco side of the "Golden Gate"

Date: August 2009
Photographer: huedho1: gallery
Location: USA
Tags: landscapes mountains beaches buildings sky lighthouses water landmarks
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Haight Ashbury

Date: August 2009
Photographer: huedho1: gallery
Location: USA
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The Eiffel Tower

You should have seen us trying to make it look like we were leaning against it or kicking it - we must have looked so ridiculous!

Date: 21 April 2009
Photographer: RachMulder: gallery
Location: Paris 1er Arrondissement, France
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Gardens of Chateau de Versailles

Gardens at the Palace built by Louis XIV in 1682.

Date: 21 April 2009
Photographer: RachMulder: gallery
Location: Versailles, France
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Chateau de Versailles

The Palace built by Louis XIV in 1682. It is currently being restored, hence the fresh paintwork and shiny new gilding. When you're actually there, it's blindingly reflective.

Date: 21 April 2009
Photographer: RachMulder: gallery
Location: Versailles, France
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ramadan city

ramadan is a good place

Date: 17 April 2009
Photographer: travelses: gallery
Location: شمال سيناء, Egypt
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Circus Maximus

Our last day in Rome, and we ate lunch with our feet hanging over the edge of what was once the Circo Massimo. Now a favourite for joggers and dog-walkers...