Colosseum in Rome
Posted by admin in Italy on 10 22nd, 2009 
Colosseum its name was given in VIII century, because next to him Neronov colossus. This statue was later reconstructed by the successors of Nero and was turned into a statue of Sol, the god of the sun, having added the appropriate solar crown.
Archaeological studies show that the place was inhabited around the Colosseum from the Republican period onwards, whereas assumptions and for earlier times. Found remains of many buildings from that era, located near and around the amphitheater. It is known that these buildings were confiscated and destroyed after 64, when Nero decided to build his residence there, along with ponds and many domestic buildings and gardens, which draw on information provided mainly by the ancient authors.
It is said that the most spectacular stadiums and recreational facilities in the world are affected by the construction of the Colosseum. Seating (cavea) are divided into several parts. Podium (podium), the first part is intended for the Roman senators. Lodge of the Emperor, made entirely of marble, is also in this section. Above the podium is maenianum primum, for the remaining part to Roman aristocrats who did not participate in the Senate. The third level, maenianum secundum, was divided into three Subparts. Lowest (immum) was for wealthy citizens, while the highest (summum) – for the poor. Third, the wooden part (maenianum secundum in legneis), is at the top, built by Domitian adapted for “women from the lowest class.” Inside seating (cavea), built entirely of travertine, are now almost lost. Part of the floor of the arena is Zidane, and the other part is made of wood. There are marble decorations around the podium in the corridors (vomitoria) and perhaps the niches of the main entrances to the arena.
After the first two years of putting the Colosseum, the younger son of Vespasian, the future emperor Domitian, ordered construction of the underground (hypogeum). This is a two-storey underground network of tunnels and cages under the arena, where gladiators and animals held before the start of the spectacles. Many secret doors and entrances provide easy access to the arena of animals and parts of scenes hidden in the dungeons. Large platform called hegmata, provides access to huge elephants and other animals to the arena. Under indoor arena are needed for performances. Where in the amphitheater were wild beasts, some are sloping platform railings. Had edged wooden fence on top to prevent the beasts to climb up on it. Seating (cavea) have a slope of 37 degrees with a height of 48.5 m, even as top lines have good views of the arena.
Today the level of the arena no longer exists, but the walls of the dungeons and corridors are visible in the ruins of the building. The entire structure covers an area of 160 000 square meters
read comments (0)Valencia – Third largest in Span
Posted by admin in Spain on 10 22nd, 2009
With its various proposals Valencia is the center for holding congresses, for tourism and trade. The third largest city with about 1 million inhabitants and a modern infrastructure, consisting of the international airport of Manises, extensive railway network, roads and highways and one of the biggest ports that provide easy access from any point. The city with two thousand years history, has an impressive cultural and artistic heritage. Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims leaving a trace in history. A walk in the old part – one of the largest in Europe, meeting with guests Cathedral Catalina, tower Migelete “,” Quarta “and” Serrano, the Silk Market and Central Market, the Palace of Marquis Dos Aguas and return it back in history. Between 18’s museum one of the most famous in the country are: the Museum of Fine Arts – the second largest in Spain, the Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM) – stop on the international art world’s vanguard. Valencia advanced increasing and with his past fits into the future. Overlooking the City of Arts and Sciences is the largest scientific and entertainment center in Europe.
“Hemispheric” began to be built in 1998 and is one of the few buildings where the same spot can be observed three large audiovisual show of the screen area 900 square meters
Museum of Science Prince Philip, opened by the Prince of Asturias in November 2000, provides all the opportunities to acquaint the visitor with the biggest secrets of science. Occupies an area of 40 000 square meters and the main attraction it is one of the biggest models of the Foucault pendulum placed in a huge hall.
Oceanography museum is a real underwater city, spread on 80 000 square meters, with glass tunnels and perfectly recreated maritime environment in which they live typical representatives of different seas – from sharks to turtles, walruses, white sharks, sea stars … Offers entertainment area with underwater restaurant, fountain with electronic control for performances with light, sound and water and the largest swimming pool for a dolphin show. In some areas visitor can touch the marine animals and throw food fish or shark; special attraction is a tunnel with a length of 70 meters, which creates the impression of a walk in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea.
Palace of Arts has set the ambitious goal to become one of the largest world centers of art. A major building is situated on 40 000 square meters and 75 meters high Featuring piece in the architectural, engineering and technological terms is that the premises are all styles – from classical to the avant-garde. Has three concert halls – with a major opportunity for 1800 people and a large public stage on which exported most spectacular performances, chamber music hall for 400 people, designed primarily for concerts and outdoor hall, located in the highest part of the building ready to accept 2500 people. Mediterranean climate conducive to performances under the open sky and panoramic views of the city is impressive.
The project for the City of Arts and Sciences gives the appearance of advanced Valencia city, filled with international dynamism. Valencia itself is a beautiful city with many parks, gardens, wide boulevards, beautiful beaches such as “Las Arenas” and “Malvarosa, situated in the heart of the city where the future is present.
