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Der Buckingham Palace dient sowohl als Büro und Londoner Residenz Ihrer Majestät der Königin, als auch als Verwaltungssitz des königlichen Haushalts. Es ist eines der wenigen noch existierenden königlichen Paläste Europas. Heute werden die Prunkräume des Buckingham Palace der Queen und Mitgliedern der königlichen Familie ausgiebig genutzt, um die Gäste bei staatlichen, zeremoniellen und offiziellen Anlässen zu empfangen. Wenn die Königin ihren jährlichen Besuch in Schottland macht, sind die 19 Prunkräume des Palastes für Besucher geöffnet. Was gibt es zu sehen? Die Buckingham Palace State Rooms bilden das Herz des Palastes und sind mit einigen der größten Schätze aus der königlichen Sammlung ausgestattet - Gemälde von Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin und Canaletto; Skulpturen von Canova; ausgewählte Arbeiten von Sèvres Porzellan; und einige der begehrtesten englischen und französischen Möbel. Der Garten Der Garten des Palastes, der als "ummauerte Oase mitten in London" beschrieben wird, beherbergt dreißig verschiedene Vogelarten und mehr als 350 verschiedene Wildblumen, von denen einige äußerst selten sind. Auf dem Pfad entlang der Südseite des Gartens hat man einen herrlichen Blick auf die Westfassade des Palastes und den berühmten See. Audioguide Ein Audioguide ist im Ticketpreis enthalten und ist in neben Englisch und Deutsch auch in vielen weiteren Sprachen verfügbar. Es gibt auch einen besonderen Audioguide für Familien (nur in englischer Sprache) und einen begleitenden Aktionspfad, der für Kinder von 7 bis11 Jahren geeignet ist. Wachablösung Die Zeremonie der Wachablösung findet von April bis Ende Juli täglich um 11:30 Uhr und an anderen Tagen je nach Wetterlage statt. Die neuen Wachen kommen um 11:30 Uhr von den Wellington Barracks auf den Vorplatz des Palastes und werden von einer Kapelle begleitet. Rollstuhlzugang Wenn Sie Rollstuhlfahrer sind oder die Benutzung des Aufzugs benötigen, sollten Sie ihr Ticket direkt beim Buckingham Palace buchen. Bildnachweise: Image 1: Fotograf: Derry Moore, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 2 : Fotograf: Peter Smith, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 3 : Fotograf: Andrew Holt, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013 Image 4: Fotograf: Derry Moore, Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013
- The Illawarra Fly Treetop walk is 500 metres long with an average height of 25 metres. - Knights Tower is 45 metres high. - The Treetop walk has a 280km/hr wind speed design. - The cantilevers can hold a maximum weight of 28 tonne or 800 wombats!! - The Treetop walk holds an average of 400kg/m2.
SPECIAL OFFER! Save 25% on Royal Passes for Black Friday! Offer ends 2nd December 2018 Highlights: The Royal Central London Pass brings together over 900 years of royal history to life in a simple, convenient and prestigious package. Enjoy entry to three of London's most visited royal palaces: Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Banqueting House. Unbeatable savings from buying tickets individually and a pass that’s valid for two years. Discover the three sites at your own pace. Book in advance and bypass the main entrance lines at each palace. Ticket Includes: Instant ticket delivery. Admission to Tower of London, Kensington Palace & Banqueting House. Valid for 2 years from the date of issue. One visit per palace during this time. Voucher can be exchanged at any of the three Palaces. Why Book the Royal Palace Pass? You will save yourself time and hassle by booking these three popular attractions in advance. Plus, the Royal Palace Pass lets you skip the main lines at each site and, because it's valid for a full two years, you can spread out your visits as you wish. What You Can Expect Tower of London The Tower of London has been an essential part of British royal history for almost 1,000 years and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the Tower, you can admire the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three British queens and listen to mesmerising myths and legends that have surrounded the Tower for centuries. Kensington Palace Generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens, from Queen Mary to Victoria, and more recently, Diana, Princess of Wales. Today, the palace also houses a stunning collection of fashionable formal dress worn for state and royal occasions. Banqueting House The Banqueting House, Whitehall, central London, is the grandest and best known survivor of it's architectural genre. This stunning venue is the only surviving building of Whitehall Palace, the sovereign's principal residence until it was destroyed by fire over 300 years ago.
Catégorie:Boucles,Porte-Clés; Quantité:1 pièce; Matériau:Acier Inoxydable; Fonction:Durable,Portable; Poids Net:0.03; date d'inscription:03/12/2019; Mode de production:approvisionnement externe
Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and the place where the famous architect Antoni Gaudí worked and lived. Gaudi, one of the greatest innovators of his time, has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited buildings in the world. We will visit the astonishing interior of this church, where vaults reach seventy meters. Antoni Gaudí designed a Latin cross plan with five aisles, extremely rich in ornamentation and symbolism. We will also visit the Sagrada Familia museum, where you will see drawings, plaster models and pictures about the history and development of this basilica from its early beginnings to the present day. The museum will also give valuable information about Antoni Gaudi´s life and career.
Royal Albert Hall Did you know? There are 13,000 “A”s for Albert around Hall The Hall is home to the world's largest single woven carpet design, made of 326,666 sheep fleeces and 49 million tufts getting it into the Guinness World Records The world’s biggest Christmas pudding was made at the Hall and weighed ten tonnes The first ever body-building contest and Sumo wrestling tournament outside Japan took place in the main auditorium The Elgar Room used to be home to the Central School of Speech & Drama, giving a stage to names including Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy Dench 5,500 bottles of champagne and 1,800 bottles of gin are drunk at the Hall every year Afternoon Tea was introduced to Britain by Queen Victoria. The first tea party was held at the Hall in 1912. The tradition continues today in the Hall's Verdi Restaurant The Royal Albert Hall Grand Tour is fully accessible. Some time slots and/or dates are unavailable due to events taking place in the auditorium. The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning. The Hall is a Grade I Listed building; and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871. It was always conceived as a multipurpose building to host not only concerts of music but exhibitions, public meetings, scientific conversations and award ceremonies. It is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and is financially self sufficient, receiving no funding from central or local government. Thames River Red Rover Hopper Pass With the River Red Rover ticket you travel in luxury on a fleet of river liners and may hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend and there is no better way to see and experience the sights and splendour of this great city than from one of City Cruises modern, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiners™. Enjoy unsurpassed views of some of London's most famous landmarks from the vantage point of our open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows. Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments and snacks . Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier every day of the year except Christmas Day (25th December). Our shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round trip takes about two-and-a-half leisurely hours.
