Sunday, September 28, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
BRUNEI POSTCARD COLLECTION
ISTANA NURUL IMAN
Jalan Tutong, Brunei
Largest
Residential Palace in the World
Three kilometers west of Bandar Seri Begawan's city centre. Lies a
glittering example of Brunei’s majestic royal heritage. Istana Nurul Iman, the residence of His Majesty, The Sultan.
Situated on the top of a hill overlooking the city, the palace is an enigmatic
symbol of Brunei’s enduring monarchy and seat of the nation's government. Three times larger than the Palace of
Versailles and out sizing Buckingham Palace by four times. It is the largest residential palace in the
world with golden domes and sweeping rooflines that can be seen from the long
road of Jalan Tutong. The golden
domes of the palace are covered with 22-carat gold leaf. This US$350 million
structure has 1788 rooms and 257 bathrooms; designed by Filipino architect
Leandro Locsin, The palace is only open to the public three days in a year
during Hari Raya when locals and tourists alike have the opportunity to greet
His Majesty and members of the royal family, but if you want to catch a glimpse
of it at any other time of the year, then check it out from Taman Persiaran
Damuan.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
PHILIPPINE POSTCARDS COLLECTION
Dr. JOSE RIZAL MONUMENT
Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
is
located at the center of the Luneta Park (formerly Bagumbayan Park). The monument’s location is where exactly Dr.
Jose Rizal was executed. It is the main
attraction in the park with it’s 24 hour on duty guards.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
PHILIPPINE POSTCARDS COLLECTION
LAS PINAS, BAMBOO ORGAN
Las Pinas, Philippines
The famous bamboo organ built in 1824 located in Las Pińas, Metro Manila, Philippines
PHILIPPINE POSTCARDS COLLECTION
MIAGAO CHURCH (Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church)
Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The church was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993 together with San Agustin Church in Manila; Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur; and San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte under the collective title Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches.
PHILIPPINE POSTCARDS COLLECTION
MANILA ZOO
Manila, Philippines
MANILA ZOO was one of the first in Asia. Among of its new attraction is the Kinder Zoo, where visitors can interact with pet animals. It has also the so called “Interactive fountain” and an amphitheater, a lagoon as well as a spacious playground.
Monday, September 8, 2014
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