Tag: “Military Drill Hall”

9 places found.

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   Manege Militaire de Quebec

   The Manege Militaire, or Quebec City Armouries was a drill hall for the infantry regiment Les Voltigeurs de Québec. It was destroyed in a fire April 5, 2008.

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   Gruene Hall

   Built in the 1878, this dancehall claims it is the oldest of its kind in Texas. Many artists have graced this stage including Willie Nelson, George Strait, Townes Van Zandt, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, James McMurtry and the Old 97's.

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   Marin Headlands

   The Marin Headlands is vast area of hilly terrain north of San Francisco, just over the golden gate bridge. It offers some of the most spectacular views of the gateway to the San Francisco Bay, including the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, the city skyline and natural wildlife.

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   La Citadelle

   Located on top of Cap Diamant and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, La Citadelle is the largest military fortification in North America.

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   Trinity Site

   Located inside the White Sands Missile Range, the Trinity site is ground zero for the first atomic bomb test on July 16, 1945. Tours are available twice a year, on the first Saturday in April and October.

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   Sanjusangen-do

   Although the official name is "Rengeo-in" (Temple of the Lotus King), this temple is better known as "Sanjusangen-do," or the "Hall of 33 Spaces (between pillars)," which refers to the architecture of this temple. Built by Taira no Kiyamori on behalf of the retired emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, this hall houses 1001 magnificent Kannon statues carved out of Japanese cypress.

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   Ho Chi Minh City Hall

   We randomly encountered City Hall while we were walking back to our hotel. It's a beautiful building, in the old French Colonial style, and was illuminated quite dramatically.

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   Sydney Opera House

   The Sydney Opera House at Circular Quay - Sydney's most famous landmark.

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   Yale University

   Founded 1701
   New Haven, CT