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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.
Wonderworks features over 100 interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages to experience. Some of the exhibits include the death defying bed-of-nails, wonder coasters, a bubble lab, and indoor glow-in-the-dark ropes course, astronaut training gyros and more! WonderWorks Orlando began as a Top Secret research laboratory on a remote island in the Bermuda Triangle. As legend has it, the world’s greatest scientists – led by Professor Wonder – were given the task of creating a man-made tornado and harnessing the POWER of it. During this experiment, something went awry and the power of the tornado was unleashed throughout the laboratory. This created a swirling vortex that was strong enough to rip the laboratory from its foundation. It was carried thousands of miles away and landed upside-down on the top of a brick warehouse in Orlando, Florida. Remarkably, all of the experiments remained intact and functional. When you enter the building, everything will be upside-down, so in order to participate in the fun, you must be inverted. Step inside the inversion tunnel and be turned right side up to begin your journey. Once you are properly aligned for your adventure, family fun awaits with more than 100 hands on exhibits.
El Acuario SEA LIFE Londres es el hogar de la mayor colección de vida marina global de Europa y la joya de la corona de los 28 Acuarios SEA LIFE en el Reino Unido y Europa. Situado en el corazón de Londres, la experiencia lleva a los visitantes en un viaje inmersivo e interactivo a través de la Cinta Transportadora Oceánica. La misteriosa experiencia, repartida en tres plantas, empieza con un viaje submarino hacia las profundidades del Océano Atlántico. A lo largo del viaje, una pasarela en el impresionante túnel de cristal les ofrece a los visitantes una inolvidable experiencia de adentrarse bajo un Océano Tropical. Hay muchas formas de interacción por el camino, desde alimentar las rayas y ver muestras submarinas hasta las zonas de descubrimiento y de experimentación táctil. Otras estrellas de este espectáculo son las tortugas verdes, los caballitos de mar, los pulpos, los tiburones cebra y el siempre popular pez payaso. Pero el verdadero espectáculo empieza cuando los visitantes completan su viaje en la zona más profunda y oscura del Océano Pacífico - pasee por el lado más salvaje y observe 10 especies de tiburones nadar tan sólo unos centímetros por encima de usted en una plataforma de cristal suspendida. Así como permitir que millones de personas descubran la maravillas del mundo marino, la red SEA LIFE también realiza una importante función de conservación y ayudando a salvaguardar los océanos para el futuro. El Acuario SEA LIFE London también es un centro puntero en gestión, conservación y preservación del medio marino del Reino Unido. ¡Los cocodrilos establecen su residencia en el Acuario SEA LIFE Londres! Cocodrilos, Pirañas, una familia de Ranas Punta de Flecha y una gran cantidad de exóticas criaturas acuáticas establecerán su residencia en el espacio completamente nuevo del Acuario SEA LIFE Londres "Selvas del Mundo" en Pascua. Selvas del Mundo sustituirá completamente la anterior zona selvática y dará una instantánea de los vulnerables ecosistemas de Malaysia, el Oeste de África o el Sur de América. Los visitantes se encontrarán con algunas de las criaturas más temidas y famosas de las selvas en este inmersivo viaje a través de tres continentes. Un par de Cocodrilos Enanos Africanos de casi 2 metros en un espacio especialmente habilitado para ellos que recrea su hábitat africano. La familia de Ranas Punta de Flecha, muy tóxicas, otorgará un caleidoscopio de colores al lugar. ¡Pero cuidado con la fascinante Rana Venenosa Dardo amarilla, es la más letal de todas ellas! Continuando con los pequeños pero mortales animales, el Acuario también tiene una de las colecciones más importantes de Europa de Pirañas, peces conocidos por su preferencia por la carne.
Creek Park Gate Charge AED 5 per person is charged at the entry gates to Creek Park- this charge is made by Dubai Municipality and is non-refundable & non-negotiable. There are lots to do other than Dubai Dolphinarium in the park, including Children’s City – an amazing children’s interactive museum, pony & camel rides, a cable car, BBQ areas, rides, bike hire and much more. The park is very beautiful and there are great photo opportunities down by the Creek of the city skyline.
How Does The Barcelona Pass Work? The Barcelona Pass works through a scan and barcode system and will become activated after first use at an attraction. The pass, in 2 or 3 day options, works on calendar day basis after first activation, so it’s best practice to start using your pass first thing in the morning to make full use of each day. The passes are valid at each attraction and tour included only once. Adult passes are for anyone over the age of 12 and child passes are for 4 - 12 year olds. Note; each child pass holder must be accompanied by an adult pass holder at all times. Benefits of The Barcelona Pass SAVE TIME with everything included in one pass SAVE MONEY as all your attraction entry costs are included in the pass SAVE STRESS with our simple-to-use sightseeing pass and free guidebook NO HASSLE of carrying around loose change Forget queueing to buy tickets to top Barcelona attractions, The Barcelona Pass acts as your ticket into every one of the 20+ attractions, museums and tours included – allowing you to easily budget for your sightseeing when in Barcelona. All customers collecting Passes must provide the following documentation to the house security staff: - Photo Identification (Passport or Driving License). - Credit Card used to purchase the Pass(es). Under no circumstances will any Passes be issued without the above documentation.
Spirit of New York - Dinner Cruise Enjoy dining, dancing, live performances by the wait-staff and spectacular New York skyline views wrapped in a festive, high-energy cruise experience. Dinner Buffet Menu* SALADS Organic Mixed Field Greens Red Onions | Grape Tomatoes | Cucumbers | Shredded Carrots | Corn | Herb Croutons | Ranch Dressing | Low-Fat Italian Dressing Organic Spinach & Kale Salad Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Red Bell Peppers | Red Onions | Lemon & Oregano Dressing Roasted Red Beet Salad Pickled Shallots | Fresh Mint | Italian Parsley Mediterranean Couscous & Chickpea Salad Scallions | Plum Tomatoes | Cumin & Paprika Vinaigrette Orzo & Bay Shrimp Salad Scallions | English Cucumbers | Cherry Tomatoes | Dill & Mustard Vinaigrette ~ ~ ~ VEGETABLE, POTATOES & PASTA Roasted Broccoli Florets Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole Green Chilies | Scallions | Fresh Cilantro Baked Ziti Pasta Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella | Cheese Spinach Sauce Mashed Potatoes Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic ~ ~ ~ ENTRÉES Oven Baked Atlantic Cod Filet Tomato, Shallot & Caper Sauce Honey & Sesame Chicken Scallions | Fresno Chilies Whole-Roasted Pork Loin Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce Braised Beef Short Ribs Baby Carrots | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce ~ ~ ~ DESSERT BUFFET Seasonal Fruit Lemon Pound Cake & Strawberries Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie Caramel Apple Bread Pudding *Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water *Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
