Attractions in the Palace Gardens

the Labyrinth

Reconstructed according to the original historical design, the Labyrinth invites you to come and discover its secrets. Over an area of 2,700 m2 there are fun and games for big and small: hopping and chiming games, a giant mirror kaleidoscope, mathematical puzzles to solve, etc. The Labyrinth is a place of playful relaxation and fun for visitors of all ages.
The Labyrinthikon Playground
Another highlight is the Labyrinthikon, designed by playground expert Grunter Beltzig, a playground for experimenting and romping for all generations -children and adults alike.

The Privy Garden and Garden Above the Cellar
Baroque horticultural art

The Privy Garden lies in front of the east facade of the palace and derives its German name from the apartments furnished for Crown  Prince Rudolf in 1870. the design were probably drawn up by the horticultural architect Louis Gervias. the upper part of the Garden over the Cellar was reconstructed according to a historical model dating from 1745/50. A remarkable feature is the broderie parterre decorated with different -colored types of sand and miniature topiarized trees arranged in a horseshoe. Take a stroll under the shady pergola and enjoy a magnificent view of this unique Baroque ensemble from the modern viewing platform.








Imperial view of Vienna

The Gloriette is the crowing architectural feature of the palace gardens. Fischer von Erlach s design had already included  belvedere, but not until 1775 that the early Classicist colonnaded Gloriette was built on the crest of the hill. External flights of steps lead up to a glazed central section which today houses the Cafe Gloriette. The flat roof serves as a viewing platform with an unrivalled panoramic view over the gardens, the palace and the city of Vienna.

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River Kupa-from source to mouth through the four season,

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River Kupa-from source to mouth through the four seasons.

                

Kupa  have a special beauty of its landscape. Flows through a mountainous area of Gorski Kotar and than near Karlovac entries in the lowland area Pokuplje at the end of Sisak flows into Sava rivers. The upper one is a real mountain river with a fast and foaming flow (full rapids).In the lower course is the lowland rivers with slow water.

In the green district of Gorski Kotar constantly rises river Kupa, the third largest river of Croatian. Spring water is always cold, her temperature is 7 C. There are three mountain paths for access to the source of Kupa. Source is located between the steep hill and glen and pine forests.Of the very source of a great rose, limy cave, as if the Titans is built. First 6 kilometers Kupa suddenly lost height and as strong and massive mountain streams rushing into the valley.Easy mountain path follows along the coast. Although the Kupa springs like a river, not a stream, it is still relatively small. The first part is actually her childhood with the first steps, noisy downs and rebooting. However, where the villages are dying Kupa  born. The last resident of the village of Kupari (Mr. Joseph Turks), it is a house arranged for tourism. Visitors who come mostly on weekends offers goat cheese and milk and souvenirs. The whole first part of the purchase, from source to Ozlja special because Waterproof limestone rocks. the river has biggest decline and the biggest erosion.In the fall of the water of Kupa is twice higher. Due to heavy rainfall the water level on the upper river is highest in autumn and high in spring when snow melts.

Relief has greatly influenced the social efficiency river. In winter, in the far southwestern corner of the Pannonian Plain, the river becomes a quiet . In recent years, the Kupa River rarely freezes, and it is only a meter - two by shore of river. Last time when the river Kupa whole freezes  was 1984/85 year.In Ozlju is one hydropower plant on the river Kupa, with relatively small capacity. Is a real luck that is not  built no more power because it so  preserved the environment.
City Ozalj is known fortress in which the seat princes Babonić  and Zrinski and Farnkopani.  
In Karlovac (a town on the four River ) of which the most important Kupa,  people built  concrete embankments on the shore. The great flood of 1939, kupa is almost destroyed the city  Karlovac.  The history , the River Cup was an important traffic road.

 On the river Kupa it sailed the ship and the ark, and to Kralovac arrive daily and up to 85 vessels that bring grain from Slavonija. By the river boat to 1861 when the railway was built Sisak - Zidani bridge. River kupa after that  losing the importance as a road.Kupa river is today preserved its natural value. Kupa has numerous tributaries, which are: Koran (146 km), Clay (108 km), retina (62 km) and Good (50 km) from the right side, Odra (83 km) and Kupučina (56 km) to the left.
In the fall and spring in Pokuplje increased risk of flooding. The largest wetland area is inundated part of the Black Mlaka.
Today, the greater  danger are mines arrears of last war. 


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DUBAI

Capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. However, few people know for Abu Dhabi and majority now for Dubai. Dubai is simply a synonym for the United Arab Emirate,but also for a much wider area of the great coast Tursaj, between Oman and Qatar.At a bear extends gradually sprang up the palm trees, amazing buildings,hotels and magical impressive skyscrapers, and gloomy coast Persian Gulf has turned into giant beach.




Beginning of Dubai
Dubai first grew as the transport center on the old trading between Mesopotamija and Indus Valley. In 19 centuries become an ingrained a little Fish village on the Shindagha peninsula. The village was settled tribe Bani Yas, which was led by the family Maktoum whose dynasty rule in Dubai. Real rise of Dubai occurred finding oil 1966. Dubai has around 1.4 million inhabitants, of which 70% of foreigners. Temperatures are high, reaching even to 48 degrees C in July and August.While in January and other winter temperature around 25 C, and visit Dubai is recommended in these months. In Dubai mostly coming with air traffic- Dubai International Airport- busiest airport in the world. Dubai is a city of contrasts and this is it attracts tourists and business people. What are all strange at first glances is that Dubai has no real center of the city in which we are all accustomed to, the old core and square.

Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek is the historical point of the city. Sea water in the bay is located in downtown. Between Maktouma and Garhoud bridges, Creekside park provides pleasant walk, and you can see extensive landscaped public gardens. The inside of the Creek is a large, shallow lagoon and now is also wildlife sanctuary for migrating shore birds. 27. 000 counted here at one time in autumn. The most beautiful are Greater flamingos, which have made Dubai Creek they permanent home . Expansion of the stream has been recently approved. Expansion, which is part of business of the Bay,will lead peninsula all the way around Bur Dubai on the Persian Gulf.

Grand Mosque

Unofficially called (rightly) "Grand Mosque", the monumental buildings from Abu Dabija may receive as 40,000 believers. However, real name (from ID card) is Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, the late Sheikh-founder of the United Arab Emirates. When the moon is full, the mosque is white. Texture that resembles the clouds that drift slowly through the moonlight. As the moon changes over the 28-day cycle, so the mosque takes all darker shades, so that the night was young Months completely dark blue.

Dubai Museum

Historic forte from 1977, was transformed into museum 1970. This military forte called Al-Fahidi Fort . Exhibits range from old weapons and equipment Pearl diver to the impressive range of military subjects. Some of the most fascinating exhibits are those found in the 3-4000 years old graves at Al-Ghusaisu.

Palm Islands

Three Islands are visible to the moon. This is a large island in the world made by human hand. Palm Jumeirah has numerous hotels and residences.It is open in 2006. the Island are the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira. The Dubai project is implemented as the world has never seen. It is a giant tourist complex, but not on land already in the Persian Gulf. Project Dubai Palm Islands "realized multinational companies" Atlantis ", and three islands in the shape of palm trees - Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira stretch of 25 kilometers along the coast. These grandiose artificial islands, called the Eighth wonder of the world. For this surrealist venture will be spent 2.4 billion dollars, and how it is a huge business is the fact that in the Arabian Sea crush 80 million cubic meters of rocks and stones.

Bastakiya

History is an important ancient city - Bastakiya, which was made more 1900th years, it has the greatest concentration of traditional houses with courtyards and wind towers, which served as an air conditioning system. Ancient Life of the Arab world and shows the Heritage Village, offering insight into daily life Bedouin through their performances in traditional clothing and the presentation of hand crafts.

Burj Al Arab

In the beginning, they were somewhat more modest buildings to 1990s started to build facilities that could be called the world's wonders. One of this is the hotel Burj Al Arab, which is officially the largest and highest hotel in the world, and also the only hotel with 7 stars. Made in the shape of the sails of the fishing boat by the desire of the emir. Entrance hall is the largest in the world, taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Burj Dubai

Highest tower in the world who will outreach 800 meters, will open 4th January, a year late, according to investors. This 4th January was chosen because it coincides with the fourth anniversary of entry into government Dubai emir, Sheikh Mohammed Ben Rashid Al-Maktoum, announced the company Emaar properties. The tower is being built since 2004. and should be open to the 2008th. The highest tower in the world is a central part of the gigantic project, worth 20 billion dollars, the construction of new neighborhoods Burj Dubai, which includes Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in the world, and 30,000 apartments. The company Emaar announced in April 2007. Burj that Dubai has become the highest skyscraper in the world, the former record toppled Taipei 101 in Taiwan, 508 meters high. Construction costs of buildings are estimated at one billion dollars, but that would ultimately amount could be exceeded. The architect of the tower will have 160 floors is an American Adrian Smith. There will be flats, business premises and a hotel with Armani's lines of the famous Italian designer furniture.