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By: Nick Maier 6 F2
__“The Pantheon” __ Rome, Italy The Pantheon was originally built as a temple for people to worship pagan gods. It was then burnt down in 80 A.D and rebuilt as a church. Not long after that, it was burnt down for a SECOND time and rebuilt again as a tomb for famous painters, kings and queens. The Pantheon is located at 41°53'54.96"N longitude and 12°28'36.48"E latitude. It is situated south of the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, Italy.

The geometric architecture is so unique that it’s hard to believe that someone wouldn’t want to visit it. Its uniqueness also includes a dome ceiling and grave sight of again famous painters and architects, as well as, kings and queens. As I had already mentioned, the Pantheon was originally built as a worship temple for the gods. What gods would have been worshiped, you might ask? Well, the seven Roman gods, of course, included the Sun, Moon, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury, and Mars. Speaking of the gods, inside the original Pantheon were seven arched recesses, or cutouts in the walls, which had statues of the seven gods. It’s amazing to me how the Pantheon burned down twice but today it's the best preserved building in all of Rome. It is also possibly the best architectural example of the era! So if you never thought much of the Pantheon or have never heard of it, then hopefully this attraction will be put on your list of places to see in your lifetime.

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Mozart's Birthplace
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in this house on January 27, 1756. One of the most famous musicians throughout history, this newly designed museum captures the numerous details of Mozart’s life including how he grew up, when he began to make music, his relationship with his family, and his passion for opera. Additionally, the museum includes Mozart’s childhood violin, the clavichord on which he composed several pieces of music including The Magic Flute and one of his most famous portraits. Located in Salzburg, Austria, which is southeast of München, Germany, Mozart’s Birthplace can be found at 47°N, 13°E and is a can’t-miss opportunity to see the birthplace of one of our world’s most gifted musicians.

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__Guggenheim Museum Bilbao__
===This huge fantastic museum is called Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum. One of the famous pictures that they have is boats sitting in the Haartem Sea just of shore. Some of the most amazing things in this museum is made by Willem De Kooning, Robert Motherwell, and many other famous artists. This museum is located 43 degrees N (latitude) and 56 degrees W (longitude). This museum is located in Bilbao, Italy. People would want to come here because this museum has many cool exhibits and amazing art work.===



__The Acropolis__
==The Acropolis, or Sacred Rock, is one of the greatest archeological attractions found in Athens, Greece. Its name means “city by the edge”. It is also known as “Cecropia”, after the first Athenian king. The Acropolis is located at 23 N latitude and 37 E longitude. Its relative location is northwest of Mylos, southeast of Delphi, and east of Corinth. It is a huge hill with a flat top, and it is 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The architects who built the Acropolis were Iktinos and == ==Kallikrates, who dedicated it to the goddess Athena. It was built for defensive reasons. During war, the Greek soldiers used it to get a better view of the enemies’ positions. They also built many temples on it for ancient Athenians to worship the gods. The Acropolis is one of the most breathtaking tourist attractions. It is full of Ancient Greek history and physical reminders of the greatness of the Greek Empire.== ====

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Gotland Island

The population of Gotland is about 57,221 people. The main town of Gotland is Visby. The area of Gotland is 3,187.7 km squared, which is 1,229.23 square miles. The absolute location of Gotland is 57 degrees North, 18 degrees East. The relative location is East of Sweden. You would want to go there because Gotland is Sweden’s largest island and has beautiful beaches.

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**La Sagrada Familia** <span style="color: #808000; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left; vertical-align: sub;">**Introduction:** Antoni Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia-which means “the sacred family in Spanish”- was one of his most famous pieces of work. Gaudi dedicated his life to this cathedral, by moving into the enclosure so that he could monitor the construction more closely, up until July 10, 1926, the day he died.

<span style="color: #800000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left; vertical-align: sub;">**History:** Josep Maria Bocabella I Verdaguer was a highly educated bookseller, and also the promoter of the cathedral. He also founded “The Spiritual Association of Devotees of San Jose” that sought to assist with the dissemination of Catholicism. In order to promote this idea, he had to make a trip to the Pope of Rome, to offer him a silver image of La Sagrada Familia. His work did not prosper, so architect F. Villar y Lozano began to work on it. The work began and continues with a neo-gothic design. Villar accepted Gaudi who was only thirty-one years old at the time. Eventually, in 1883, Gaudi became the director of the cathedral. Gaudi’s plan was to allow light and natural ventilation into the cathedral. But, before Gaudi could put all of his focus into the church, he had to finish building the chapel of St. Joseph. After St. Joseph, Gaudi began building vaults of the apse, and while finishing this project, he began the façade of the Nativity, the façade of Passion, and the Glory façade. Gaudi worked on La Sagrada Familia until the day of his death on July 10,1926. Gaudi was buried in the crypt of La Sagrada Familia. Gaudi’s assistant Domenech Sugranyes took over the project.

**Today:** Gaudi"s La Sagrada Familia is located in Barcelona, Spain, and is still under construction today. The predicted time of the finish is unknown until further notice, but many events have still been held at La Sagrada Familia even though the outside isn’t finished. Although the outside isn’t finished quite yet, the inside is very sturdy and has become a major tourist attraction in Barcelona for many tourists. As I said before, you can find La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona at 40 degrees latitude, and 3 degrees longitude. You can go to La Sagrada Familia for the natural beauty, history, or for a nice visit to Pope  Benedict. Book your flight, and I hope you enjoy the vacation! By: Nina Van Pelt

The Tower of London

The Tower of London has many towers like Central White Tower. Central White Tower was built by conqueror William. Since 1485, the red & black uniformed guards have guarded the tower. Another form of security is ravens. Superstition has it that if the ravens leave, the monarchy will fall. The royal family never use the tower except for hiding their treasure inside.

Long ago, The Tower of London was once a palace, a zoo, a royal astronomy, and a fortress. In the White Tower, there was a mysterious disappearance of the princess. There are a few other towers besides the White Tower. There is the Bloody Tower and the Trader’s Gate. The asolute location is 51 degrees north & 00 degrees west. There is lots to do at the Tower of London like going on a jewls & crowns tour or mabey a tour of the palace itself. The Tower of London may be 900 years old but there is still much more to discover.
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Balfour Castle Shapinsay, Scotland. This castle is known as Balfour Castle located at 2.9166 latitude, 59.0318 longitude. David and his wife lived in Scotland, but during the building process of the castle they went to Italy. They enjoyed the Italian décor so much they hired many Italian men to help decorate and design thee interior. Since Balfour Castle was so huge it took about three years to make. That’s not hard to imagine because it has 7 turrets, 12 external doors, 52 rooms, and 365 section windows. The Balfour family owned the castle until the family line was stopped in 1961, but by then the family fortune was almost all spent. Family friends Tadeusz and his wife Catherine bought the house from them. They owned it for thirty years, until 2009 when it was sold. Today Balfour castle is still standing tall. The new owner has been taking good care of it and it has maintained most style and decorations. It is one of the hot spots in Scotland that has been doing well for years. Most of the people go there for family vacations because it is still known as the best family site, because of how long the Balfour’s owned the castle. It is still by far one of the best sites to visit for family, to see history, and just for a bit of fun **! ** **“history.” Balfour Castle. 2009. Web. April 20, 2011. [|www.Balfourcastle.co]**
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__** The Leaning Tower of Pisa **__
=The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located= =in Pisa, Italy. Today, the tower is a place for tourists to walk up and down the concrete stairs and snap a quick picture. However, the tower was a bell tower, a church, and a parlor. The absolute location is 43 degrees N Latitude and 10 degrees E Longitude. The "Leaning Tower of Pisa" is the nickname, but the tower's real name is Torre Pendente Di Pisa.=

=The amazing feature of the Tower is the tilt﻿. For 77 years, from 1173-1250, the tower started leaning north. For the next 725 years, from 1272- 1997 the Tower started leaning south. Even though the construction of the tower started in 1173, it actually took 177 years to complete. The long period of time was due to the workers having to fight in wars Construction was finally completed in 1350. You can visit and have someone take your picture taken of you pushing the tower over.=

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Jasmund National Park

Jasmund National Park is a National Park in Germany that was inaugurated in 1990. So, it is a fairly new park, and it is the smallest national park in Germany. It may be small, but this park is really eye candy! This park has some of the most beautiful chalk cliffs in the world. The tallest one is 161 meters tall. Now that’s a cliff! Not only does Jasmund National Park has amazing cliffs, it is on the Baltic Sea and has stunning beaches with beautiful balm trees on it. Jasmund National Park is near Sassnitz, Germany which has many places to stay.

Many people visit Jasmund National Park every year for different reasons. Some visit here simply for the wonderful sights. Others come here for the many walking, hiking, and horse riding trails on the cliffs that are also at Jasmund National Park. This fantastic park is located north of Sassnitz and at exactly 55 degrees north and 13 degrees 39 minutes east. Jordan Williard 6N2 Work cited:

“Jasmund National Park.” //Asiarooms.com.// 2011. Web. 7 May 2011.

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= Eiffel Tower = By: Christian Eby

In 1889 the Eiffel Tower was the world's largest structure, rising a height of 984 feet. Gustave Eiffel was the man who built the amazing Eiffel Tower. Gustave spent over 1 million dollars to build this historic structure. The tower stands in a park called the Champ De Mars, near the Seine River. Many people from all over the world, visit the tower every year. The Eiffel Tower now includes observation decks and fancy restaurants. It has been used as a laboratory, telegraph station, and a metro logical station. The tower has been re-built over the last 40 years and it has cost the French government over 40 million dollars.

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The Eiffel Tower was created in1888. Over the last 200 years, over 80 million people have come to see this historical site. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. If you ever visit Paris, you can see the tower for miles. At night time they turn on the lights. The color of the lights are red,green,yellow,and b lue. The absolute location of the tower is 48 degrees north and 2 degrees west. Finally, the relative location of it is west of Russia. As you can see, the Eiffel Tower is a great tourist attraction. =====

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** The Black Forest ** This forest is in southwestern Germany, North of Switzerland, and covers about 260 kilometers of Germany. This forest is very big because every time a tree is cut down, a new one is planted. They need to do this because the trees have good lumber. A lot of manufactured toys, cuckoo clucks, radios, and musical instruments are made from this lumber. Also the Black Forest holds many old customs and traditions. It also is the scene of many German legends, along with fairy tales like Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood! Nikita Glass

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The Rialto Bridge:

The Rialto Bridge is located in Venice, Italy. the absolute location of Venice, Italy is 40 degrees north and 40 degrees east. The relative location of Venice is that it's beside the Adriatic Sea. It is also located north east of the Po River. The Rialto Bridge is in northern Italy, which is between Slovenia and France. The Rialto Bridge was completed in 1591. It is a famous bridge that crosses the Grand Canal. For 300 years it was the only way to cross the Grand Canal. Antonio da Ponte built the bridge.

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St. Vitus Cathedral. St. Vitus Cathedral is found at 17, 50 degrease N
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It is north; West of Plzen. Is a main feature in Prague’s skyline, the St. Vitus Cathedral is the most of the Castle Hill complex. The beauty of this Gothic structure has been compared to the famous cathedral in Rouen, France. It is said that the St. Vitus Vathedral Cathedral is the most important church in Czech republic. From II courtyard, to III courtyard the thing you will notice the best is the glamorous western side of the cathedral. From there almost directly above you is The Rose Window. The author of the window, Frantisek Kysela, got the idea by old gothic windows in famous cathedrals in Paris, France.

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= The Palace Of Versailles =

By Julia Breneman

The Palace Of Versailles is one of France’s most visited tourist attractions. Its exact location is 48.804404º North and 2.123162ºEast. Its relative location is South West of Paris City. The palace was originally a hunting lodge in1624, built by Louis XII. After Louis XII died, his son, Louis XIV ordered that a palace be constructed where his father’s old hunting lodge was. The palace took nearly over 40 years to complete. The room that most tourists come to see is the Hall of Mirrors. The Hall of Mirrors is entire﻿ly covered with glass windows on each side of the room and has beautiful statues standing within the inside of the hall. Outside the palace, there are gardens that cover over 250 acres. The 250 acres include plantings, fountains, and statues.So, as you can see, the palace of Versailles is packed with history and a great to visit if you're ever in the area. It'll blow you away!



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__ The Rhine River __ Three interesting facts about the Rhine River are, the Rhine River is the longest and most important river in Germany. Another is that the Rhine River is also known as The Heartland of the Old Holy Roman Empire. My last fact is that the Rhine River is important for shipping and transportation. Reasons people would want to come and visit the Rhine River is that the Rhine River has a cruise line and you can travel along and see the wonderful Rhine River Valley and all the beautiful castles along a lot of its coast. The absolute location of the Rhine River is 37˚ north and 76˚ west. The relative location of the Rhine River is that it is located in the west of Germany and it passes through Colongne and a lot more major cities in west Germany. <span style="color: #00ffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;">   <span style="color: #00ffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;">__ Citations __ Webpage <span style="color: #00ffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;"> “Rhine River.” //Rhine River.// 2011. Web. 26 April 2011. [|http://www.castles.org].

<span style="color: #00b0f0; display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;">Images “Castles along the Rhine River.” September 2009. //Creative Commons//. Web. 4 May 2011. <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;">[|http://www.creativecommons.com]

<span style="color: #00b0f0; display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;">“The Rhine River’s beautiful scenery.” September 2009. //Creative Commons.// Web. 4 May 2011. <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;">[|http://www.creativecommons.com]

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= __Disneyland in Paris:__ =

**A fun and entertaining amusement park for the whole family!**
//**Walt Disney and his brother Roy founded the Walt Disney Company in 1929. In 1992 Euro Disneyland was completed, which is now named Disneyland Paris. It’s an amusement park for kids to have fun and to be entertained by the characters such as: Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. There are rides and games** **to play too.**// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**__Relative Location:__** // **It is located in Northern France. France is located between Spain and Germany. Paris is located along the Seine River****.** // <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**__Absolute Location:__** // **3 degrees East and 49 degrees North** //

// **Walt Disney (2001) in Compton’s by Britannica. Retrieved from <http:** // //**[|www.school.eb.com/>]**//
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"Disneyland Paris Hotels." Web,5 May 20011. <http://www.disneyland pairs hotels.net

"Disneyland Resort in Paris" Web.5 May 2011. <http://www.travel vivi.com> Hope Long



//**__The New Bridge: (PUENTE NUEVO)__**//

A famous bridge for tourists to see some spectacular views! The New Bridge is on the top of a huge cliff with a magnificent view. The new bridge (Puente, Nuevo) connects La Ciudad with the newer parts of Ronda. The bridge took 42 years to complete. The Puente Nuevo is over 200 years old. It is located in the city of Ronda, which is also known for having the oldest bullring in Spain. The relative location is in southern Spain. It is north of the strait of Gibraltar, it is also south of the Guadalquivir River.

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//"Tajo, Ronda" 5 May 2011. <http:// www.tripadvisor.com >

__Buckingham Palace__ Buckingham Palace is the house in which the British Monarch resides. The current ruler is Queen Elizabeth II. People may visit Buckingham Palace to learn how England works and how their Monarchy runs. They might also want to learn about the history of past residents. You have probably heard about England the last few weeks because Prince William recently proposed to Kate Middleton. The exact location of Buckingham Palace is 0 degrees latitude and 51 ½ degrees North. It is located in London and East of Ireland. Buckingham Palace was rebuilt several times due to accidents. Princess Diana, a former resident of Buckingham Palace, was chased to her death by paparazzi in 1997. There are over 600 rooms in Buckingham Palace and only about 20 are used.

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__Salzburg, Austria__ Salzburg is a placein Austria where people can see a production called The Sound of Music. Salzburg is in the western part of Austria. It’s located between the Danube River and the city of Klagenfurt. The Sound of Music was filmed in Salzburg in 1965 and the musical was transformed into a movie and that was done in Salzburg, Austria. 300,000 people come to Salzburg to see this amazing production. You can have guided tours, dinner shows, a nd even sing-alongs are available to visitors. Salzburg, Austria is famous for the birthplace of Mozart and the film, Sound of Music. The absolute location is 47 degrees North and 13 degrees East. The relative location of Austria is that it is south of Germany and Czech Republic. It is located north of the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia. Bonnie Herr

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//**Swiss Alps**// // The Swiss Alps are one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Bordering Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and, of course, Switzerland, the Swiss Alps have been described as beautiful, charming, and exciting. The Alps are really big, and really wide. They stretch for over 600 miles from Genoa to Vienna. In Switzerland, the highest mountain in the Alps is Dom, which is over 14,000 feet!! If you took ten Empire State Buildings, and stacked them all up, that’s still not as big as Mount Bon! // // As you now know, the Swiss Alps are beautiful, exciting, and big. T // // here are so many things to do there. You can ski, snowboard, snow tube, sled, etc. There’s no way I could list everything fun you can do there! I’ve never been to the Swiss Alps yet, but I would really, really like to, and think that you should too. //

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Tombs of the Kings

Tombs of the Kings is a tourist attraction in Paphos, Cyprus. It is 35°N, 33°E and it is also 1 mile, or 2 km., N.W. of Paphos Harbor towards Coral Bay. What’s so interesting about it is that there is no real evidence of any actual royalty buried there. The tourist attraction is actually an ancient Greek burial site that goes back as far as 300 B.C. It has a total of 8 tombs, one of them having 18 burials hollowed out in the Hellenistic period. This great attraction is a throne of tombs made of stucco, frescoed walls and solid rock walls held up by Doric pillars. Inside, it’s filled with designs passed down from Alexander’s armies and animals, such as countless lizards and the beautiful crested lark. So, sometime when the weather is nice, bring your family to Tombs of the Kings and discover the history and shadow of Paphos, Cyprus.



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<span style="display: block; font-family: Vani,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">The Pillnitz Palace and Park is located in Germany and its absolute location is 51° 7' North and 13° 46' East. Tourists go to visit this palace because of the amazing architecture and scenery. Most of the palace was built from 1720-1722 for the Saxon royalty Augustus the Strong. In the current time, the palace is the home of the Museum of Decorative Arts. There is a strong sense of connection with nature at the palace. There are lots of different kinds of trees, such as the 200-year-old Japanese camellia. There is also an English landscape garden.





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<span style="font-family: Vani,sans-serif; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">** The **** Wartburg ** ** Castle **** is in **** Eisenach ****, **** Germany ****. Its absolute location is 50.966157° N, 10.306334° E. It is south west of **** Berlin ** ** Germany ****. In 1206, the famous //Battle Of The Bards// took place here. In 1317, a devas **** tating fire took place. After this occurred the southern tower was rebuilt and a chapel was added.500 years later, Wartburg Castle was designated a national monument in 1817 when the Germans made the first declaration of cross denomination unity at the Wartburg Castle. One of the reasons I would **** want to go there is to see where and how Martin Luther lived. **

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Weimar Palace and llm Park

Weimar and Goethe are linked. You maybe were wondering who Goethe and Weimar are. Goethe is Johann Wolfgang van Goethe. Weimar is a city in Germany famous for its cultural heritage. Goethe was the Town’s counselor and universal genius. It comes to be no surprise he was an influenced symbol in the rebuilding of the palace to place in 1789 by Duke Carl August, on the site where its replaced building had burned to the ground. The only original thing that remained was the tower of 1424, which is now Weimar’s oldest building. The park on the llm is a memorial to Goethe and the time of classicism. There is a river located not far away from the palace. The Absolute location of Weimar is 50 58 N and 11 19 E. The relative location of Weimar is North East of Africa. Tourists would want to come here because they would be able to see the beauty of the palace and get a feel for what it looked like back then. By Julia Bitler



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**__ The Vistula River __** <span style="display: block; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">The Vistula River flows 644 miles to its delta at the Baltic Sea. The river flows eastward and then northward through many mining areas and industrial areas. The shifting sandbars make it almost impossible to navigate the river. Floods are dangerous and happen very often. Traffic is limited on the river. Canals help connect the Vistula River with many other water ways. It is located in Poland at 54 degrees west and 18 degrees north. It is located south of the Baltic Sea and east of Germany. People are so interested in the Vistula River because of its natural beauty. There are also many things to do like fishing. If you ever take a trip to Poland I wouldn’t skip the Vistula River.

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By: Julia Matalon

St. Emmeram Palace St. Emmeram Palace is in Regensburg, Germany. Regensburg is 49.01 degrees North and 12.06 degrees East. Princes of Thurn and Taxis lived here for over 200 years. They moved to Regensburg in 1748. St. Emmeram Palace has many amazing features to it. It has stained glass windows, and a marble staircase. It also has a throne room with décor of gold and white. There are also many crystal chandeliers and a library that has been open since 1786. St. Emmeram Palace has 500 rooms. Now you know how amazing St. Emmeram Palace is.

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Nevin Hoenninger

Thingvellir Thingvellir, historical site, southwestern Iceland, on the northern shore of Thingvallavatn. From 930 to 1798 it was the annual meeting place of the Althing (Parliament). Though little remains of any of the early buildings, the spectacular setting in which much of Iceland's early history unfolded is now a national park. The national park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Lake Thingvalla southwestern Iceland, 20 miles (32 km) east of Reykjavík. The lake is about 9 miles (14 km) long and up to 6 miles (10 km) wide and reaches a depth of 374 feet (114 m). It is among the largest lakes in Iceland, with an area of 32 square miles (82 square km), and is a popular spot for trout and char fishing. The lake drains southward to the Atlantic Ocean via the Sog River, which is itself a tributary of the Ölfusá River. On its northern shore stands Thingvellir, the historical meeting place of the Althingi (parliament) from 930 until 1798; it has been part of a national park since 1928. Thingvellir was also the site of the proclamation of the Republic of Iceland on June 17, 1944. "Thingvellir" Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2011. Web. 27 Apr. 2011. Pictures http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=thingve llir%20national%20park http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=thingvellir%20national%20park
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Heidelberg Castle

Heidelberg castle is a beautiful castle overlooking the town of Heidelberg. IT considered to be Germany’s crown jewel. The castle was considered to be the “Eight Wonder Of The World.” The castle and the garden were destroyed in the 30 Years’ War. It was also used as a quarry to build some of the houses in Heidelberg. The reason you would want to go see this awesome place is because in the basement of the Heidelberg Castle there is the World’s Biggest Barrel(das Grosses Fass). This barrel is twenty feet tall, and it has a capacity of 100,000 liters. //ABSOLUTE LOCATION:// Heidelberg Castle is located at 49˚N and 8˚E. // RELATIVE LOCATION: // Heidelberg castle is located on the banks of the Neckar River outside the town of Heidelberg.





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The trevi Fountain is a common known tourist attraction in the city of Rome,Italy.Each day nearly $3,000.00 gets thrown into the Trevi Fountain.The reason why tourists come here is that there is a **LEGEND**.Legend has is, if you through 1 coin in the trevi fountain you will be returning to Rome, if you through 2 coins marriage will occur soon, if you through 3 coins you will have a divorce or a break-up,last if you through 3 coins with ones right hand over ones left shoulder you will become lucky.Another reason why tourists love to come her is because of the magnificent art work and beauty of the amazing sculptors made by Gianlorenzo Bernini. The absolute location of the Trevi Fountain is 41' N and 12' E. The relative location of the Trevi Fountain is on the west coast of Italy, south of Pisa and North of Naples.

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**By: Ally D'Ercole**

MEISSEN PALACE

Meissen palace is 51 degrees north and 13 degrees east, It's also is north west of Czech Republic. it was Germanies first palace to give up it's fortifying features to become a castle residences. Some of meissen palce was made in929A.D. Meissen palace was Germanies first palitial palace. The significance of meissen palace is It was built on a rock.

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Tuscany Cycling

The Tuscany cycling began in 1972. The ride takes 8 days to complete. You stay in San Gimingoton for two days before the tour. You can go there to just relax if you want. Then when you ride is done you end in the town of Siana.

By: Benjamin Sandberg


 * __ Gripsholm Castle __**

==== Gripsholm Castle in Sweden is in Sodermanland, on the shores of Lake Malaren. The castle was named after Bo Jonsson Grip, since he built the second half of the building in the 14th century. The Castle was donated to a Cartesian Monastery in Pacis Mariae. In 1537 it was torn down and rebuilt ordered by the King of Sweden, Gustav Vasa for him to live in afterwards. In the 18th century the towers at the top added theaters and then were persevered making this castle home of one of the best-preserved theaters in Europe. Today it is a tourist attraction of Sweden with Swedish interior design dating from the 16th to the late 19th century inside. The longitude and latitude is about 59 degrees East and 17 degrees North. ==== ﻿" Gripsholm Castle began life in 1537 under the guidance of Henrik von Kollen as part of a defence network ordered by the King of Sweden, Gustav Vasa." //PremiumTours.// 2005.//Internet//. Web. 7 May. 2011<[|http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com]>

"Latitude and Longitude of a Point." //ITouchMap.// 2007. //Internet//. Web. 7 May 2011.<[|http://itouchmap.com]>
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Brandenburg gate
== The Brandenburg Gate is in Berlin, Germany. The Gate was designed by Karl Gotthard Langhans, it was first constructed in 1791. The Gate was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II to represent peace. The Court Superintendent of Buildings and the main architectural design has not been changed since it was first constructed. The Brandenburg Gate was incorporated into the Berlin wall during the years of Communist governmnt. Brandenburg Gate is one of the most well-known land mark in Berlin. It now stands for a symbol of reunification of the East and West sides of Berlin. This Gate was built 65.5 meters wide and 28 meters tall. On the Brandenburg Gate there is a Quadriga which is the victory crown, built in 1793. Napoleon ordered the Quadriga to be taken to Paris; soon it was triumphantly taken back to Berlin. You can find this Great landmark at 54 °N, 14°E, also, West of Amsterdam. == No Author.”Brandenburg Gate.”Berlin: The Brandenburg Gate.Web.21 April 2011. <www.berlin-landmarks.com/brandenburg-gate.html No Author.”Brandenburg Gate.” A View on Cities. 1998-2011.Web.7 May 2011. <http://www.aviewoncities.com/berlin/brandenburggertor.htm

By: Isabel Gleason

= **__ Chaine Memorial Tower __** =

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====** The Chaine Memorial tower is built in memory of James Chaine. It is on the west side of Larne Lough at the entrance to the harbor. The Chaine Memorial Tower is north of the City of Belfast. It's location is 54 Degrees North and 5 degrees west. You want to see it because it is a beautiful tower standing **** 27m high and 7.5m wide tower over the ocean it also to remember James Chaine a local architect that is very well known in Ireland. It is a replica of an Irish Round Tower built in 1887. It was turned into a lighthouse in 1899. The tower is usually closed to the public but on special occasions you can enter the tower. **==== == ==== “Chaine Memorial Tower.” //northernirland.// Web. 7 Apr 2011. [|https://discovernorthernireland.com/Chaine-Mem][|orial-Tower-Larne-P22238] ==== “Chaine Memorial plaque.” 2011 //flickr.// Web. 7Apr 2011. [] “Chaine Memorial Tower.” 2011 //discoverireland// Web. 7 Apr 2011. []

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=**Christ Church Cathedral**= ====While visiting Dublin, Ireland you'll want to visit the oldest and most recognized landmark that is still an active church. Christ Church Cathedral was founded in 1030 by Sitriuc, King of the Dublin Norsmen. The cathedral was originally a Viking church. During the 16th-17th centuries, the church's crypt was used as a market, a meeting place for business and at one time even a pub. The cathedral is known for it's Norman crypt(the second largest in Britain and Ireland﻿). The cathedral was heavily restored between 1871-1878 and funded by a whiskey distiller named Henry Roe. The cathedral also houses the " Treasures of Christ Church" exhibition which displays manuscripts, a tabernacle and candlesticks used when James II worshipped there in 1689 as well as other artifacts.==== Absolute Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland:53 degrees North and 6 degrees West. Relative Location: Christ Church Cathedral is located North of St. Patricks Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland.

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**BY: Trent Lazar**
=__** Parkanaur Manor House **__=

Have you ever been to Ireland? If you haven’t, you should think about getting your family and going to visit the Parkanaur Manor House. The Parkanaur Manor House is located at 54 degrees north and 7 degrees west. It is west of Lough Neagh, a lake, it is in northern Ireland, west of the North Sea, east of the Atlantic Ocean, and northwest of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. Some facts about Parkanaur Manor House are that John Ynyr added a west wing to the original building from 1839 to 1854. Also, the house was named ‘Parkanauar’ and built from block rubble. Lastly, an office block was added in 1870. If your wondering why you should go it is because it was built again after being destroyed and you can have a wedding reception there. I hope you go visit soon!

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By: Maddy Hamric
Museum Island

The five museums that comprise Berlin famous Museum Island are located between the Spree river and the Kupreqraten. In 1830 the museums was built to allow general public to view the royal art treasures of Germany. Kaiserfrierich museum was built in1904 and the final museum the Pergamon was completed in 1930. Sadly nearly 70% of the buildings were destroyed from world war 2. Finally at the end of the 20th century a re-modernization was started

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= Killkenny Castle = = Killkenny stands dramatically on a strategic height that commands a crossing on the River Nore and dominates the ‘High Town’ of Killkenny city. Located at 52˚35N 09˚08W and, south east of the city Galway, the original Anglo-Norman stone castle was built for William Marshal. It later became the principal Irish residence of the powerful butler family for almost 600 years. A member of the family married the granddaughter of Edward II and over the following years several English kings including, Richard II, have visited. Over the eight centuries of its existence, many additions and alterations have been made to the fabric of the building, making Killkenny castle today, a complex structure of various architectural styles. =

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“Killkenny castle” //Travelinos.com// Sunday May 23. Web.7 8 May. 2011. <http//castles.travelinos.com//killkennycastle> “Killkenny Castle”. 2011. Creative Commons. 6 May 2011 Sam Tropp 6L2 The Dublin Castle The Dublin Castle is in Ireland. It is very old and was built in 1208 and 1220. It stands on a site that Vikings settled. They used it as a military fortress, prison, and treasury. Today, the Dublin Castle is used for the state receptions and Presidential inaugurations. Dublin’s absolute location is 53 degrees 20’ N, 006 degrees 15’ W. Dublin is west of the Dublin Harbour. The Dublin Castle is truly a spectacular sight to see. Something that is so great about this castle, is you can take tours of it and learn all about the exciting history. I really would like to go to see the Dublin Castle because of how important of a roll it played in Ireland's history.

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Emma Goodbred

Originally known as the Flavian Amphiteater, it was the largest building of the era. Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian Dynasty, started construction of the Colosseum in AD72. It was completed however in AD 80, the year after Vespasian's death.

The huge amphiteater was built on the site of an artificial lake, part of Nero's huge parkin the center of Rome which also included the golden house (Domus Aurea) and the nearby colossus state.

The Colosseum could accomodate 55,000 spectatorswho could enter the buildingthrough no less than 80 entrances.

Hundred-day games were held by Titus, Vespians succesor, to mark the innauguration of the building in AD 80. In the process, 9,000 wild animals were slaughtered.

Absolute Location: The absolute location is 41 degrees North and 12 degrees East. Relative Location: The relative location of the Colosseum is Rome, Italy. It is on the western side of Italy.

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** Jared Brown 6L1 Cyprus **

Cliffs of Moher 50 degrees North, 13 degrees West. West of the North Sea West of the United Kingdom. The Cliffs of Moher have sheer drop ranging from about 400 feet (120 meters) to a high point of 702 feet (214 meters) .The Sea below, a headland called Aill Na Searrach is known for huge pounding waves and surf. The cliffs and surrounding area have been designated as a Special area of conservation and refuge for wildlife. The cliff ledges support lichens, grasses, and other plants. Below the cliffs, the sea abounds with Humpback Whales, Basking Sharks, Dolphins, Seals, Otters, and a variety of marine animals and plants. Numerous colonies of seabirds nest throughout the cliffs, including Guillemots, Atlantic Puffins, and Razorbills. O’Brien’s Tower, built in 1835, stands on a headland near the cliff’s highest point.

Many thousands of tourists visit the Cliffs of Moher each year. Exhibits at the visitor center explain the geological origins of the cliffs and describe the wildlife of the area. Also, people come to see the animals below the cliffs, and to have great surfing waves.



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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
=== Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is located at 52 degrees north and 8 degrees west. Bunratty castle is located east of Dunguaire castle. It is also about north east of Kinvara and is near Galway Bay. Bunratty Castle was built around 1425. The folk park is 26 acres of land with traditional Irish cottages and homes as well as typical houses, shops, stores, and street scenes from Ireland of the Victorian era. Bunratty Castle is furnished with 15th and 16th hand carved furnishings and tapestries. People like to come and experience the medieval banquets where the people dress up fully in medieval costume as you are invited to dine with the Earl of Thomond. People also like to go to Irish Nights in the Folk Park where there are singers, dancers, and musicians providing a celebration of Ireland today. People enjoy all of this because they like to experience how it would have felt inside the castle back then and they like seeing the castle itself. They also like having the experience of being involved in Ireland’s festivals. If you ever visit Ireland I would suggest stopping by to see the Bunratty castle and folk park. ===

Cathy. "Bunratty Castle, Ireland" 2006. //Creative Commons- Flickr.// Web. May 8, 2011. <www.creativecommons/flickr.com
Kaela Witmer = Vineyards of Tuscany =

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When most people think of Tuscany, they think of the fantastic vineyards and wines or the beautiful landscape. You can find it all, from white wine to red wine. In fact, wine-growing, grape vines and wine have been an integral part of Tuscany civilization for almost three millenniums, since the Etruscans first settled in the territory. These guys called the Etruscans imported the grapevine from the Orient and made grapevines an important part of agriculture. The grapevines of Etruria were strong and wild, they grew like trees producing so many grapes that Etruscans could sell them from the beginning on markets beyond the sea. The Etruscans planted the grapevines along the sea - so the lands of Maremma and the coastal regions south of Livorno were the first cradle of Tuscan wine. The Greeks called this region of central Italy Enotris, the "land of wine".

"Tuscany Wine - History of Wine in Tuscany." //Tuscany Wine - All about Wine in Tuscany, Tasting Wines in Tuscany//. Tuscan Wine Society. Web. 08 May 2011.  http://www.tuscany-wine.com/history_of_wine_in_tuscany.htm "Tuscan Vineyard" 2008. //Creative Commons- Flickr.// Web. May 8, 2011. http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=tuscan vineyards# "Tuscany Vineyard" 2009. //Creative Commons- Flickr.// Web//.// May 8, 2011//.// http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=tuscan vineyards#

Giants Causeway

Giants Causeway is a tourist attraction in Northern Ireland in the. Its absolute location is 55˚16´N and 6˚44´W. it’s relative location is north of Bushmills and northeast of Portballintrae. People visit it because it has rocks that are naturally perfect geometric shapes. Giant’s Causeway’s pattern was formed by three lava overflows flowing into water and speeding up the hardening of the lava and cracking the rocks that the lava turned into. The pattern of the rocks isn’t the only one; there are similar patterns in Scotland, Vietnam, and Australia. Giant’s Causeway gets its name from the legend of Finn MacCool and how he made the causeway from the rock by tearing chunks of it so he could fight a giant that mocked him from across the channel. Conner Shelton 6N1

**The Arc de Triomphe**

The Arc de Triomphe is located in Paris, France. It is at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The exact location is 48 degrees North and 2 degrees East. Napoleon Bonaparte had it built in 1806. The arc was finished in 1836. It was made in memorial to the French soldiers that served in Napoleonic battles. The arc serves as a memorial and a tomb. The unknown French soldiers are buried below the arc stored in a vault. The 164 foot high and 148 foot wide arc was a symbol of power and victory. Even Adolf Hitler marched under the Arc de Triomphe to prove that he could be like Napoleon and conquer like he did. The significance of the arc is that Napoleon would march under it every time he won a battle. Many soldiers are placed under the arc, so someone could have a descendant that served Napoleon, and they wanted to see their tomb. It was made to honor those who served and died for Napoleon's battles. Intricate carvings of naked French soldiers fighting Germans clad in chain mail line the arc. The arc is such an amazing accomplishment also.



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The Dying Lion of Lucerne

The Dying lion of Lucerne is a sculpture in Switzerland. In the main language, German, it is called Löwendenkmal. It was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen. It is located at 48 degrees N and 9 degrees E. It is located in the town of Lucerne, Switzerland, which is south west of Zug, Switzerland. You may want to come visit it because it commemorates Swiss guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. Mark Twain has even described it as “The most mournful and moving piece of rock in the world."



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Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people. In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I.



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Powerscourt gardens Justin Edwards Powerscourt gardens is located at 53 N and 6 W. It was built when the Estate was remodeled in 1731. The 7th viscount brought the dolphin pond’s centerpiece from Paris. It is a great place to go and rest and just relax. Tower valley was made to commemorate the visit by the Prince of Wales in 1911. The garden is a great place to have a wedding or a big party. <Powerscourt.ie/gardens>. Young,Kathrine. “Wicklow Mountians” unknown encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 8th May 2011. [|www.school.eb.com]. Young,Kathrine. “Powerscourt Estate: Powerscourt Gardens”Unknown Encyclopedia Britannica.web.May 8th 2011.[|www.school.eb.com].

**__ The Sistine Chapel __** <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: 'Copperplate Gothic Light','sans-serif';">The Sistine Chapel is the best-known chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City. It is famous for its architecture and its decoration that was frescoed throughout by Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. Under the patronage of Pope Julius II, Michelangelo painted 1,100 m² of the chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512. He resented the commission, and believed his work only served the Pope's need for grandeur. However, today the ceiling, and especially The Last Judgment (1535–1541), is widely believed to be Michelangelo's crowning achievement in painting.

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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff1e18; font-family: Times; font-size: 36px; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Roman Forum of Italy The Forum is a very popular tourist destination in the capital of Italy, Rome. The Forum or Plaza is rectangular and is surrounded by ancient buildings of long ago. Citizens of this city often referred to it as "The Forum Magnum" or "The Forum". Today the Forum is a ruin of many architectural sights that attract many sightseers. Most of the greatly known structures of the ancient City are/were on or near the Forum. The site today has been a major attraction due to its architectural design, sculptures and historic importance. <span style="font: 12px/18px Helvetica; margin: 0px;">** [|^] **

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