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VPG-DVD-105 - St. Petersburg In 1703, Tsar Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg in the swampy delta mouth of the Newa. It became Russia's capital city and remained so until 1918 when Lenin and his revolutionary Bolshevik government moved to Moscow. Today it is a living monument to the lives and times of Russia's Imperial Tsars The Winter Palace contains Russia's largest museum, the Eremitage, which houses more than two and a half million exhibits. Since Peter the Great, Russian rulers purchased many major works of art, but it was Catherine The Great who acquired complete collections from the auction houses of Europe. The Admiralty, with its needle-shaped, gold-plated tower, is one of the city's most famous landmarks, its grand architecture depicting the emergence of Russia as a naval power and the marvellous Isaaks Cathedral has the third largest dome in the world. Twenty four thousand tree stumps were used for its foundations and it can accommodate a congregation of 14,000. The Peter And Paul Cathedral was the burial place of the Tsars and it contains the marble coffin of Peter the Great. The most colourful church in Russia is the Resurrection Of Christ Cathedral which was built on the orders of Tsar Alexander the Third on land where, in 1881, his father, Alexander the Second, had been killed by a bomb planted by a revolutionary group. Russian Baroque and Russian Classicism were established in St. Petersburg -- city of monumental events, outstanding architecture and an Imperial metropolis on the grand scale.
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Added: 209 days ago
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VPG-DVD-177 - SEVILLA Seville is a gem of a city and Andalusia's most fascinating metropolis. In the centre of the old town is the Real Alcazar that was originally home to numerous Moorish monarchs and later the domicile of Spanish kings. It's said to be the oldest and most fascinating palace complex in the whole of Europe. Christopher Columbus was welcomed in the palace when he returned from his second voyage to America after having established a trading route with the New World. Its unique mixture of numerous cultures and époques augments the atmosphere of exquisite luxury. With its labyrinth of white alleys, Santa Cruz is the city's old Jewish district and is located close to both the Real Alcazar and the Catedral. Grated windows, flowerpots on the walls and old wooden gates are typical of this area of the city that exemplifies the traditional Andalusian way of life. The Plaza De Toros and the seasonal hustle and bustle of its bullfights, dominates the El Arenal, the city's former harbour district. Designed in the 18th century by Vicente San Martin, the bullfight arena was fully restored in the middle of the 19th century. The Giralda and the Patio De Los Naranjos are the only remains of Sevilla´s Almohadian Mosque. The rest of the temple was destroyed by the Christians. Construction began in 1401 and it became the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. After the Petersdom in Rome and St. Paul's in London it is the third largest Christian building in the world. With its rich cultural inheritance bequeathed by both the Moors and the Christians, Seville is a truly incredible city with a flamboyant way of life and fiery Latin temperament!
Vista Point SEVILLA Spain...
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Added: 209 days ago
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VPG-DVD-179 - LONDON London is an exciting and pulsating metropolis of the new millennium, a melting pot of both people and culture and a fascinating city of diverse contrasts. The City Of London contains the Tower, an historic landmark with a remarkable history. A mighty mediaeval fortress with thirteen towers that throughout its nine hundred years has served many functions and from the Middle Ages was a heavily fortified prison. After the medieval St. Paul`s Cathedral was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1666, Christopher Wren was ordered to re-build it with a dome. During the thirty-six years of its construction its design was frequently altered until finally a wonderful masterpiece of church architecture was created. The Monument is the city's tallest freestanding stone column and a reminder of the Great Fire Of London that destroyed four fifths of the city. In four days and nights more than thirteen thousand buildings were destroyed and the Monument was built on the site of the bakery in which the fire began. Since the reign of Queen Victoria, Buckingham Palace has served as London's royal residence. A garden of mulberry trees once grew on the site of today's palace and the Duke Of Buckingham subsequently added a simple brick built residence. Around sixty years later George II purchased the site for his wife and George IV eventually began to design an extensive palace complex. The highlight of any holiday in London must be the largest Ferris wheel in the world, the London Eye. Situated on the banks of the Thames it rises high into the sky opposite the Houses Of Parliament and Big Ben. The former centre of the largest empire in the world, London is still a city of superlatives that attracts millions of visitors each year. Exciting both day and night, London is a modern city with age old traditions and a long and colourful history
Vista Point LONDON England
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Added: 209 days ago
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VPG-DVD-165 - DODEKANISSA Dodekanissa is the name of a group of Greek islands that is located in the south east of the Aegean just off the Turkish coast. It warrants more than its name of 'Twelve Islands' as it contains more than nineteen inhabited and around fifty small uninhabited islands. Kós is the green pearl of the Aegean, an historic oasis beneath the Greek sun. Not the largest of the Dodekannissa Islands but certainly one of its most fascinating. The capital of the island is Chora Kós. Following their arrival from Jerusalem in the 14th century, the Order Of The Knights Of Malta built a huge fortified complex in the town. The city's spacious square is surrounded by numerous buildings plus a museum and there are stone busts and statues of the Roman and Hellenistic eras that offer a good insight into the imaginative culture of a golden age. In the square a number of steps lead up to the city's cathedral, the Agia Paraskevi. Not a large structure but extremely modern and well located in the centre of the town. Only four kilometres from the city high in the Dikeos Mountains is one of the island's most important sights, the Asklipion, an ancient hospital and sanctuary. It was here that the Greeks worshipped the god of medicine who was later named Äskulap by the Romans. Rhodes was one of the most important cities in antiquity and fended off attack due to its impressively tall defensive walls. The mighty-looking fortification was in reality a deception as it was far from sturdy but its many defensive towers and pinnacles had their desired effect. Lindos is the most beautiful village in Rhodes with Paulus Bay and an acropolis that is located high above the sea. It was here that the sun was born and where the gods, knights and tourists have always sought good fortune and been captivated with the enchanting islands of the Dodekanissa.
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Added: 209 days ago
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VPG-DVD-168 - BOSTON Boston has over half a million inhabitants and is the largest of New England's cities. As its most important commercial and financial centre, the city on the Charles River has always played an historic role and was the cradle of Independence. In the centre of Boston, Copley Square features the Trinity Church, which contrasts with the modern Hancock Tower that dominates the skyline. Park Street Church was where, in 1829, William Garrison gave his first anti-slavery speech. In the adjacent Granary Burial Ground some of America's most famous sons are buried, such as John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Beacon Hill has hardly changed over the past 150 years, an architectural gem with narrow, winding cobbled streets and even today the wrought ironwork of its balconies and banisters indicate that this is one of Boston's most sought after areas. In front of the Old South Meeting House, in 1729 thousands of Boston's inhabitants protested against the English king and the taxes that he had imposed upon them. The Old State House is Boston's oldest public building. In 1776, it was here that the Declaration of Independence was read out for the first time. The Plimouth Plantation is a reconstruction of the Pilgrim Fathers' original settlement and is one of the jewels of the many living museums in the USA. To the south west of Boston there is the museum town of Old Sturbridge Village in which historic buildings from all over the country have been lovingly replicated.. Village inhabitants in historical costumes walk and talk in wide open spaces and act out the scenes of daily life as it was two centuries ago. New England is the traditional face of America and the heart of America's past.
Vista Point BOSTON
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Added: 209 days ago
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WTF-DVD-TAH - Tahiti and Fiji  Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger  Fiji and Tahiti are two examples of the mystical beauty that exemplify an earthly paradise fro romantic world travels.  In this new film, Fran Reidelberger highlights the scenic splendor of both of these South Pacific nations while detailing colorful similarities as well as dramatic historical differences.In Fiji,-- tour Suva, the country's capital city and seat of power for the British during almost a hundred years of colonial control - --  visit the Fiji Museum to learn about Fiji's Melaneasian heritage and its newly won independence from Britain - --  learn about the important role played by East Indians in developing Fiji's economy and see a fascinating Indian regilious ceremony called, "the spirit of holy torture" - --  fly to the island of Ovalau to see where missionaries began converting Fijians from canibalism to Christianity - --  travel the Coral Coast on Viti Levu, see specftacular orchis, and Fijians walk through fire and accross white-hot stones barefooted - --  see gold mining, sugar cane harvesting and agriculture, three of Fiji's major industries - --  journey to the remote Yasawa Islands to take part in a Fijian welcoming ceremony featuring Yagona, the country's national drink - --  attend a meke, an exciting and colorful festival of song and dance.In Tahiti,--  tour Papeete, the country's capital city on the island of Tahiti - --  learn about French and English influence, visit the municpal market and admire the elegant hats of the church ladies on Sunday - --  experience Papeete at night, including a Polynesian florr show - --  walk around Point Venus where the first Europeans -- Captains Wallis, Bligh and Cook -- landed in the 1700's - --  tour the botanical gardens and visit a small museum on the garden grounds honoring French artis Paul Gaugain - --  see beyond the beauty of the Bougainvillea flower to the man for whom it was named, French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainvile - --  travel to: Moorea -- to see the famous Bali Hai peak and see how to tie and wear the pareu, the national dress of Tahiti -  Huahine and Raiatea  -- to see the important ancient temples recenly uncovered, and the site where many Polynesian explorations were launched hundreds of years ago -  and Bora Bora -- to attend an international sailing regatta, meet a model ship builder, see the remains of the U.S. military presence in Tahiti during WWII, and to explore the specatular underwater world, including swimming with sharks!
Tahiti and Fiji
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Added: 209 days ago
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Added: 222 days ago
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WTF-DVD-SCOT - "SCOTLAND"  Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger From the rolling hills and Border abbeys to heather and highland games, Scotland is a land of peat, pipes and poetic people.-  walk in the wake of Glasgow's once great shipyards and savor the excitement of the city's rebirth as a major European center of conventions and tourism -   -  board the last sea-going steam driven paddle wheeler, the PS Waverly, for a trip to Ayr and Alloway and a visit to Robert Burns' country. -  wander through the lovely closes of Kirkcudbright, walk in the footsteps of John Paul Jones, meet a policeman who covers the town with flowers, and discover the world's "sweetest scallops" -  -  visit the Border Region, ride the Commons, tour the abbeys and see "queens" crowned in the Border towns of Melrose, Peebles and Selkirk - -  tour Sir Walter Scott's beloved Abbotsford and Eildon Hills -  -  follow the wool story from sheep shearing to sweaters - -  meet Lady Mansfield and enjoy Scone Palace where Scottish kings were crowned -  -  visit the birthplace of steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and stroll through Pittincrief Park in Dunfermline -  -  watch the handcrafting of golf clubs and play a round on the Old Course at St. Andrews, the home of golf - -  marvel at the majestic beauty of Edinburgh.  Tour the castle, shop on Princes Street, watch the penguin parade at the zoo, dine on haggis and Scotland's version of a baked potato, walk the Royal Mile, see John Knox's house, Holyrood Palace, and attend the world famous Military Tattoo. -  listen to the lonely piper at Glen Coe, enjoy the Trossachs and take a boat ride on Loch Katrine, the setting for Sir Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake" -  -  ride the West Highland steam train from Ft. William to Mallaig - -  take a day trip to the Isle of Skye to enjoy the scenic beauty, tour Portree and the land of Flora McDonald, who aided Prince Charlie during his time of greatest danger - -  sail the Caledonian Canal from Ft. William to Inverness  through lochs Ness, Lochy and Linhe -  -  tour Inverness, capital of the Highlands.  Learn about the Loch Ness monster.  Watch kilt makers, tour the battlefield at Culloden where the British defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie -  -  drive through rugged Wester Ross, visit Inverewe Gardens, watch the making of Heather Gems -  -  on the northernmost point of the mainland visit the lighthouse at Dunnet Head and the "last house" in Scotland at John O'Groats -  -  travel to the Orkney Islands.  See the Churchill Barriers at Scapa Flow, visit the chapel built by Italian prisoners of war, the Bronze Age Ring of Brodgar and the Stone Age village of Skara Brae - -  in the Shetland Islands: tour Lerwick, the capital city, learn the story of old and new energy sources (peat fields and oil terminals), pet the famous Shetland ponies, hike through the wildlife sanctuary on the island of Unst to see giant Skuas, Atlantic Puffins and gulls on the rocks of the lighthouse at Muckle Flugga -  -  visit Aberdeen, the "rose capital" of Scotland, staging area of North Sea oil operations and the country's largest fish market -  -   tour the Spey Valley, home of Scotch whisky, Walker's short bread and trout fishing -  -  attend the Gathering of the Clans and Highland Games at Braemar.millions of Monarch butterflies.
Scotland
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Added: 209 days ago
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This is the Derbyshire village of Quarndon located to the west of the city of Derby.The late Brian Clough (well known successful footballer and subsequently football manager) lived in this small village.Details of journey...00:00 Heading north on Kedleston Road00:09 Church Road00:59 Burley Lane02:04 Approaching junction with A6.02:07 Going back up Burley Lane from A6 end02:56 Burley Drive to top and back again03:30 Back onto Burley Lane03:54 Woodlands Lane04:10 Woodlands Road, Water tower on left side04:22 Back up Woodlands Lane into village.04:37 Back onto Burley Lane04:58 The Common06:01 left into Inn Lane, all the way to bottom where it meets up with Kedleston Road.--------For more information on this village, visit my Quarndon, Derbyshire page :http://www.derbyphotos.co.uk/areas_p_z/quarndon.htmThis village is in Derbyshire and not to be confused with Quorndon in Leicestershire, whos name was shortened to Quorn to avoid postal difficulties :-)For a bird's eye view photograph of Saint Paul's Church in Quarndon click the link here :http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=sttv3jgw78n7&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=7641227&encType=1
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Added: 222 days ago
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This is the Derbyshire village of Little Eaton just north of Derby.Key points on journey :00:00 Starting on Alfreton Road at the A38 island.00:04 Little Eaton Garden Centre on right.00:34 Queens head pub on left side.00:59 Left onto Alfreton Road01:21 Going back the other way.01:33 Right, back into village.01:56 The Town02:10 Station Road02:26 Right onto Duffield Road02:36 Right into Church Lane02:44 Left into Vicarage Lane02:45 Parish Church of Saint Paul (built 1791)02:52 U-turn back down Vicarage Lane02:55 Parish Rooms (built 1851)03:44 Right onto Church Lane03:12 Left onto Duffield Road03:30 New Inn pub on left03:39 Left onto Alfreton Road04:00 Little Eaton Primary school on right04:20 Derby Road (x4 speed) to Lower Kilburn04:57 Under A38. End--------------This journey continues in this video :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ9Ce_66SCYFor photographs of Little Eaton visit my Little Eaton page :http://www.derbyphotos.co.uk/areas_i_o/littleeaton.htmThis is one of many Derbyshire Villages by car videos I have made, check out the others if you like this one.
Little Eaton, Derbyshire...
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Added: 222 days ago
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GTR-DVD-1212 - In the middle of the 18th century King Frederik ordered the construction of the Frederiks Kirke in the heart of Copenhagen. Around the dome's massive external balustrade there are various statues dedicated to a number of important church leaders including Moses and Martin Luther. With a diameter of over thirty one metres the Baroque dome of the Frederiks Kirke is the third largest of its kind in the world and was originally modelled on London's Saint Paul's Cathedral and also Saint Peter's in Rome. But in spite of its beautiful Neo-Classical appearance and numerous splendid sculptures, the final result turned out to be far smaller than originally hoped for by King Frederik The Fifth. However, as the church and its prominent dome blends so harmoniously with the historical townscape of Copenhagen its present day dimensions have proven to be ideal for its surroundings. The majestic dome of the Frederiks Kirke highlights the architectural importance of this fascinating building as being the largest church of its kind in Scandinavia. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
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Added: 209 days ago
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GTR-DVD-1079 - In 1703, Tsar Peter The Great founded St. Petersburg in the swampy delta mouth of the River Newa and today it is a living monument to the lives and times of Russia's Imperial Tsars.The Winter Palace contains Russia's largest museum, the Eremitage, which houses more than two and a half million exhibits. Since Peter the Great, Russian rulers purchased many major works of art, but it was Catherine The Great who acquired complete collections from the auction houses of Europe. The Admiralty, with its needle-shaped, gold-plated tower, is one of the city's most famous landmarks, its grand architecture depicting the emergence of Russia as a naval power and the marvellous Isaaks Cathedral has the third largest dome in the world. Twenty four thousand tree stumps were used for its foundations and it can accommodate a congregation of 14,000. At the widest part of the Newa is the regal and dominant, Peter And Paul Fortress that Peter The First had built to protect his capital city from Sweden and to guard Russia's passage to the East Sea. The focal point of the fortress is the Peter And Paul Cathedral that served as the burial place of the Tsars and contains the marble coffin of Peter the Great. Russian Baroque and Russian Classicism were established in St. Petersburg -- city of monumental events, outstanding architecture and an Imperial metropolis on the grand scale. Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.
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Added: 209 days ago
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