Travel Agency in Peru - Chachapoyas Main Square

www.fertur-travel.com The main square of Chachapoyas is the colonial heart of the city in the clouds. A bronze fountain is the centerpiece of the plaza.. Its surrounded by a ring of traditional buildings, the standout being the Archibishops Seat.. .other buildings have retained their traditional facades but now house restaurants and hotels for visitors eager to explore the regions archaeological and natural wonders. On the high side of the plaza the catedral is being restored... ,,as part of the citys plans to turn Chachapoyas into a haven for tourists who want visit the cloud forests of Northern Peru.Fertur Peru Travel. A full service travel agency and tour operator dedicated to making your journey to Peru a dream come true. Visit us at: www.fertur-travel.com Peru tours to Iquitos hotels peru peru tour huaraz peru caraz peru inca trail peru trip peru tourism peru alpamayo hiking peru travel agency peru climbing peru tour operator peru peru tourism trekking Peru peru flights peru bike tours tour companies



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Trafalgar Square – History in the Heart of London

Named after the Battle of Trafalgar - a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars -Trafalgar Square is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and history-rich places in London. Originally the northern area of the square was the site of the King's Mews and had been since the time of Edward I, while the southern end was the original Charing Cross, where Whitehall met the Strand from the City. When George IV, the Prince Regent, decided to move the King’s Mews to Buckingham Palace in the 1820s, the original site was demolished and commissioned for redevelopment. By 1845 the present architecture was completed.





The square itself consists of a large central area surrounded by roadways on three sides, and stairs leading to the National Gallery on the other. Nelson's Column stands in the centre of the square, surrounded by four bronze lions said to have been made with recycled metals from the cannons of the French fleet and fountains added in 1939. The column is topped by a statue of Lord Nelson, the admiral who commanded the British Fleet at Trafalgar.





At the corners of the square are four plinths. Three of them hold statues of George IV, Henry Havelock, and Sir Charles James Napier. The fourth plinth on the northwest corner was intended to hold a statue of William IV, but remained empty due to insufficient funds. Later, agreement could not be reached over which military hero or monarch to place there. Since 1999 it has featured temporary exhibitions of art by contemporary artists.





The square used to be particularly famous for its pigeons. However, the desirability of the birds’ presence was a matter of contention, due to their droppings tarnishing the beauty of the buildings and the flock of birds, estimated to be around 35,000 at its peak, were considered to be a health hazard. Therefore, the sale of bird seeds in the square was prohibited in 2000, and as of last month, bye-laws were secured sealing an outright ban on feeding birds in the square. The presence of pigeons is thus severely diminished.





Since its construction, Trafalgar Square has been a venue for political demonstrations. It was host to both the Black Monday and Bloody Sunday political rallies of 1886 and 1887, respectively. In modern times it has held significant political demonstrations against war and nuclear weapons, apartheid and the poll tax. A large vigil held was held at the square shortly after the terrorist bombings in London in July 2005.





Trafalgar Square is easily accessible from the Charing Cross, Embankment, Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square tube stations, while the landmark is also extensively serviced by the London bus network. In addition there are several hotels in London near the square itself. Either way, no trip to London would be complete without visiting Trafalgar Square.

Arequipa Main Square

Bordered by various arched walkways and the Cathedral, the Main Square possesses a beautiful bronze fountain of three plates crowned by the figure of a sixteenth century soldier. Of this person, who is called Tuturutu, the story says he was in charge of warning of any new event. Around the square, you see three granite portals with brick and lime bases: Portal del Cabildo (Portal de la Municipalidad), Portal de las Delicias (Portal de San Agustín), and Portal del Regocijo (Portal de Flores).



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Main Square in Lima Peru

Plaza de Armas de Lima or Plaza Mayor is the historical center of Lima. This is the original city center, founded in 1535, although almost all of the original structures were lost in the earthquake of 1746. The only original structure remaining in Lima's Plaza de Armas is the bronze fountain in the center, built in 1651. This main square was reconstructed following the quake and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The oldest building in the Plaza de Armas is the Cathedral on the eastern side, which was rebuilt shortly after the earthquake. The square is also surrounded by the Archbishop's Palace, the Casa del Oidor, and the Palacio del Gobierno. (Description thanks to www.planetware.com



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Philadelphia Logan Square, Swan or Three Rivers fountain

This beautiful bronze figured fountain is located in Logan square Philadelphia and is called the Swan fountain or Three rivers fountain. Spectacular Turtles and frogs spray under high pressure water



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Union Square (New York City)

Union Square (New York City) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For the subway station underneath the square, see 14th StreetUnion Square (New York City Subway). Union Square US National Register of Historic Places US National Historic Landmark The south (downtown) end of Union Square Location: New York, NY Built/Founded: 1882 (laid out c.1832)[1] Architect: Frederic Auguste Bartholdi; et al. Governing body: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Added to NRHP: December 9, 1997[2] Designated NHL: December 9, 1997[3] NRHP Reference#: 97001678[2] Union Square in 1908 Union Square is an important and historic intersection in New York City, located where Broadway and the former Bowery Road now 4th Avenue,[4] came together in the early 19th century; its name celebrates neither the federal union nor labor unions but rather denotes the fact that "here was the union of the two principal thoroughfares of the island"[5] and the confluence of several trolley lines, as in the term "union station." Today it is bounded by 14th Street to the south, Union Square West on the west side, 17th Street on the north, and on the east Union Square East, which links together Broadway and Park Avenue South to Fourth Avenue and the continuation of Broadway. Union Square Park is under the aegis of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Neighborhoods around the square are the Flatiron District to the north, Chelsea to the west, Greenwich Village ...



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Union Square, Two: "What's up with THAT?" Tour

From "Little Bytes of the Big Apple," a series of video tours of New York. Author and NYC guide, Robert Westfield, explains the Metronome--ephemeral odes and the meaningless of time and discusses George Washington, cottage cheese, and temperance.



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