Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong ( BOC Tower )

The Bank of China Tower (abbreviated BOC Tower) is one of the most recognisable skyscrapers in Central, Hong Kong. It houses the headquarters for the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The building is located at 1 Garden Road, in Central and Western District on Hong Kong Island.[3] Designed by I. M. Pei, the building is 305 m (1,000.7 ft) high with two masts reaching 367.4 m (1,205.4 ft) high. It was the tallest building in Hong Kong and Asia from 1989 to 1992, and it was the first building outside the United States to break the 305 m (1,000 ft) mark. It is now the fourth tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, after International Commerce Centre, Two International Finance Centre and Central Plaza.

Jindrisska Tower -Czech Republic, Prague

Jindrisska Tower (Jindrisska Vez) in Prague dates from the late gothic era. It was constructed in 1472–1476, although has had several rebuilds and alterations since. Following a major fire in 1745, Jindrisska was rebuilt in the baroque style. Then, in the 1870s it was reconverted back to the gothic style by the famous architect Mocker. Finally, in 2002 extensive reconstruction transformed Jindrisska into a wonderful multi-level attraction. Jindrisska is the highest separate belfry in Prague at 66m high and now has ten floors. At the top, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Prague's city centre, including the close by Wenceslas Square and National Museum, but also as far a field as Prague Castle. On the 6th floor is an exhibition of Prague towers and a souvenir shop. On the 7th and 8th floors is a unique dining experience - a restaurant set in the original wooden trusts of the belfry. On the 1st floor, stop for refreshments in the coffee shop. Although located just off Wenceslas Square, Jindrisska Tower is not on the regular tourist circuit, so can be wonderfully peaceful. You may even have the viewing turrets all to yourself. A lift offers easy access to all levels. To discover more about the history and attractions of Prague, take a tour: Prague Grand City Sightseeing Tour Best of Prague Walking Tour

Recorridos Virtuales por Granada, Nicaragua

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Catedral de Granada, Nicaragua

Los antecedentes de la Catedral son dos templos parroquiales primero en 1586 lo describe Fray Alonso Ponce como un edificio de tapias construidas con arcos de piedra. En 1633 Tomas Gage, apunta que es sede del Obispo de la Provincia debido a su preferencia de permanecer en la ciudad de Granada. El otro antecedente constructivo es el comentado por el Obispo Pedro Agustin Morel de Santa Cruz (1751) que asi lo descnbe: "Es de cal, piedra y ladrillo. Tiene atrio con dos gradas De las dos torres, la de la izquierda es desproporcionada en su altura. con cuatro campanas, y un reloj dee horas y medias. De sus tres naves la principal se halla sobre horcones y las de los lados sostenidas por paredes". Esta parroquia sufrió los estragos de la Guerra Nacional (1856), siendo destruida desde sus cimientos con grandes cargas de polvora, en 1860 ó 1880 según otras fuentes. En 1890, Andrés Zapata elaboró un nuevo plano, pero las obras se suspendieron en 1891 por falta de fondos. En 1905, al reanudarse la constrrucción, se realiza una revisión de los planos, notándose serias deficiencias constructivas, determinándose demoler los muros levantados hasta 1891. En 1916 llega de Estados Unidos el armazón de hierro de la futura cúpula. Las obras se terminron en 1972.