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Included: Live English speaking guide Walking Tour Personal Audio Headset Excluded: Travel Card Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
The Queen's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon, but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. Benjamin Tindall Architects were appointed project architects for the new Queen’s Gallery in October 1999. Their central visual theme was a celebration of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, expressed through a series of arches and screens that lead visitors from the Gallery entrance to the exhibition spaces beyond. Their design complements the original 19th-century architecture, elements of which were incorporated into the new spaces. Unsympathetic later internal alterations were removed, and a new exposed steel and concrete floor inserted to reflect the original ‘gallery’ of the Church. A new stone arched entrance was created at the centre of the Horse Wynd frontage, opposite the new Scottish Parliament building. The use of a stone archway, with a courtyard beyond, is a traditional entrance device in Scottish architecture. The main walling is of Catcastle stone, the dressed work and lettering is of Stainton stone and the base is of Kenmay granite. ‘THE QUEEN’S GALLERY’ lettering above the entrance is the work of John Neilson, a calligrapher and carver. The letters were cut from single pieces of stone. Above sits Scotland’s heraldic lion, designed by Jill Watson. The lion sedant is based on a small red lion that sits at the feet of Mary, Queen of Scots on her tomb in Westminster Abbey. (The Palace of Holyroodhouse was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots.) The monumental entrance doors of oak have gilded bronze hinges by Jill Watson. Continuing the heraldic theme, the main hinges are decorated with the Scottish lion and unicorn. The beasts are set against the adjacent urban scene of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the rural scene of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. The upper hinges are made as golden boughs of flowering native trees – chestnut and laburnum, oak, rowan and hawthorn. The stone archway is decorated with a carved and gilded garland of Scottish flowers, including daisies and thistles, created by Graciela Ainsworth, an Edinburgh-based sculptor, carver and conservator. Over the old entrance to the former church is a stained-glass window by Christian Shaw. The design shows a perspective drawing of the interior of a gallery. At night, the shape of the archway is reflected by the glass lights by Keiko Mukaide set into the paving. The artist has given the tiles a water flow pattern, mirroring the stream of visitors walking in and out of the Gallery. Inside, the reception desk by Hamid van Koten is made from curved pieces of Scottish elm with kilned glass and patinated copper. The pendant lights were designed and made in Edinburgh by Ingrid Phillips. Dividing the reception from the main Gallery area is a patterned glass screen by Jacqueline Poncelet. The screen’s bronze handles by Jill Watson incorporate figures looking at art in a gallery. The dramatic central stair of native timber leads to the Gallery spaces above. The complex shape was designed by the architects with Charles Taylor Woodwork, who were responsible for the construction. Lights set into the first floor illuminate the curved balustrading. The Queen’s Gallery was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 29 November 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. It hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
Raise your glass and bring in the New Year. Includes full open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, live DJ, dancing, party favors and unobstructed views of the fireworks show. Age restrictions: 18 years old to sail, 21 years old to drink. CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Statue of Liberty USS Intrepid Pier Hoboken Pier Pier 54 (Titanic Pier) Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Batter Park Ellis Island Wall Street South Street Seaport Brooklyn Bridge Chrysler Building Empire State Building World Financial Center United Nations New Year's Eve Fireworks Display RULES AND REGULATIONS All School & Camp Groups MUST be accompanied by at least 1 adult chaperone (18 years of age or older) for every 10 students/children. Running is not permitted anywhere in the attraction. Food and beverage can be purchased on site. Outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited with the exception of special dietary needs. Security and First Aid may be obtained by contacting any staff personnel. Buses are not allowed to park and wait by the entrance once the group has been dropped off. (Please see bus parking information below.) Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises reserves the right to remove any individual or group that does not comply to these guidelines
EPIC - El Museo Irlandés de la Emigración fue diseñado por Event Communications, los multi-premiados diseñadores del Titanic Belfast. EPIC - El Museo Irlandés de la Emigración le cuenta la auténtica y épica historia de 10 millones de viajes y las raices de 70 millones de personas. Conal Harve, Managing Director de EPIC comenta: "La visión y objetivo de EPIC Irlanda es ser la primera parada para los visitantes de Irlanda, la primera pieza de orientación para cualquier viaje. Su propósito es explicar las éxpicas historias nunca antes contadas de una forma nueva, muy entretenida e informativa." Y continúa: "EPIC Irlanda da la oportunidad de celebrar y mejorar la connexión entre Irlanda y los que se fueron, pero se beneficiaron de ser irlandeses. También permitirá a los que no tienen ninguna conexión con Irlanda entender la historia del pueblo irlandés y de por qué la emigración sigue presente en la consciencia irlandesa de ayer y hoy." EPIC - El Museo Irlandés de la Emigración es una visita auto-guiada y se recomienda que la primera visita dure entre 1'5 y 2 horas. Premios Preseleccionado para el European Museum of the Year Award. Preseleccionado para el Children in Museums Award 2017 (el único museo irlandés seleccionada para este prestigioso galardón europeo). Uno de los mejores 5 Museos de Irlanda en el TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards. Prensa "Aunque provocador... nunca había apreciado del todo la diáspora irlandesa hasta mi visita a esta exposición de alta tecnología... una experiencia educativa y entretenida." - Escritor de viajes Rick Steves "Una historia demasiado buena como para perdérsela" - National Geographic Traveller "Imperdible" - The Mirror
Tenga en cuenta Se aconseja llevar zapatos y ropa cómodos Tenga en cuenta que no se aceptarán reembolsos por no presentarse o por llegar tarde. El tour también se lleva a cabo con lluvia, y en caso de marea alta excepcional puede ser cancelado y reembolsado. Debido a las nuevas medidas de seguridad, los clientes pueden encontrarse con colas de hasta 15 minutos (aunque la entrada sea con acceso rápido). Esto es debido al control de seguridad con detectores de metales.
All Around Town Tour - Admission to One World Observatory - Admission to 9/11 Tribute Center There are a million things to experience in New York City, but only one way to truly see them all. Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. Take in the iconic sights, surrounding waters and panoramic views of the skyline and beyond. Explore three levels filled with innovation and inspiration. Immerse yourself in the bustling crossroads of the world at the See Forever Theater. Engage with City Pulse and our global ambassadors as they share stories of this amazing city. Step onto the expansive Sky Portal and take a walk high above the streets of New York. Start with an experience unlike any other. Start at One. One World Observatory. SEE FOREVER™. Package Highlights • Ascend to the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere! • Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access at 40+ tour stops in Manhattan and Brooklyn. • Admission to the 9/11 Tribute Center in Lower Manhattan • Incredible views of NYC skyline and iconic landmarks: Times Square, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center and more! • CitySights Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry takes you up close to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island! • Tour narration available in 11 languages • Discounts at 100+ attractions, restaurants, shops and shows Tours Now Offered in 11 Languages! Now, Gray Line CitySightseeing NY is giving you even more flexibility in enjoying their tours by offering multilingual audio tracks in 11 different languages on all of the popular hop on/hop off bus tours. You can experience the journey in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Hebrew. Hop on Hop off double-decker tickets valid for 24 hours from the time you arrive in NYC and exchange your confirmation voucher for a boarding ticket.
