Postcard 10 has been sent to Singapore, an island
country in Southeast Asia, 11708 km away!
Hope Ashlyn will like this postcard that shows the
Colexio de Fonseca, a magnificent Renaissance building that houses the
University of Santiago de Compostela Main Library.
Flor Pernas, an advanced 1 student, has done some
research on Singapore and has published interesting information HERE. If you
want to read about the Colexio de Fonseca, go to DISCOVER SANTIAGO DECOMPOSTELA. Thanks a lot, Flor!
Pazo de Fonseca is located very near Obradoiro Square and
houses the University Main Library. It was constructed by the Archbishop Alonso
de Fonseca in the XVI century. Once there, once can contemplate its Renaissance
façade, its cloister, its Gothic chapel and a panelled lounge, which hosts
temporary exhibitions.
Flor has done some research on this Asian city and country,
here you have her findings. Thanks, Flor!
WHERE IS SINGAPORE?
Singapore is a small island nation located in Southeast Asia, between Malaysia
and Indonesia. Singapore is made up of sixty-three islands, and is home to one
of the world's biggest ports.
As a city-state, Singapore is both the country
and its capital. Singapore Island is the main island of Singapore, which is
also called Pulau Ujong. This island is the largest island of Singapore as
well as the most populous, with a population of over 5 million. Singapore
Island has an area of about 710 square kilometers.
Singapore is a very lively city
with a very standard lifestyle. Most people speak English. It’s a very safe,
clean and green city with an excellent transport system.
Watch this video to learn more
about this exotic city.
Students and teachers at the Extensión de Noia have
joined Postcrossing and run a blog where they publish information about all the
postcards they send and receive.
Postcard 9 has been sent to Lebanon, in the United
States of America, 6124 kilometres away!
Silvia López, a B2 student, has written a postcard
that shows the Auditorio de Galicia, a major venue for classical music
performances in Santiago and home to the Galician Philarmonic Orchestra.
Silvia has done some research on Lebanon and has
published a very interesting text on EXPLORING THE WORLD. She has also written
a paragraph about the Auditorio which you can find in DISCOVER SANTIAGO DECOMPOSTELA. Thank you, Silvia!
TheAuditorio de Galicia is the most important auditorium of
Galicia. It is an emblematic and modern building surrounded by an incredible
green area with lakes. Its cultural offer is amazing. In theAuditorio de Galicia you
can enjoy ballet, concerts, drama performances, exhibitions… Besides, it is
home to the Galician Philarmonic Orchestra with weekly performances on Thursday
evenings.
Watch the video below to enjoy the marvellous performance by The Galician Philarmonic Orchestra and Carlos Núñez, a renowned Galician piper, of one of the best known Galician folk songs, "Non te namores menina":
The map is not wrong, the Kent will talk about is located in Ohio,
in the United States of America.
Lebanon is a city located in Warren County, in the southwest of
Ohio, United States. Lebanon is the county seat of Warren and is included in
the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. The population was approximately 20.033 at
the 2010 census. According to the United
States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.97 square miles
(33.59 km2).
LEBANON IF FAMOUS FOR…
Lebanon is widely known as a tourist
destination, with its many points of interest, historic landmarks, regional festivals
and downtown shopping. Besides, the city also has a symphony orchestra and
chorus.
The Warren County Historical Museum is recognized
as one of the nation's most outstanding county museums. It includes the Warren
County History Center, housed in Harmon Hall, a three-story, 28,000-square-foot
building with displays and artifacts from prehistoric eras to the mid-20th
century.
The
Golden Lamb Inn is the oldest hotel in Ohio, having been established in the
Warren County seat of Lebanon in 1803. The present four-story structure is
built around the 1815 rebuilding of the inn, maintaining its colonial
architecture. Because of Lebanon's position
on the highway between Cincinnati and Columbus, many notables
have visited the inn. In fact, the Golden Lamb has been visited by twelve
American Presidents!!!!
Harmon
Golf Club
Harmon Golf Club is the oldest golf course in Warren
County. It was built in 1912. Located in Historic Downtown Lebanon, the Golf Club features a regulation
length course that is challenging for any level golfer.
LIFESTYLE
Lebanon has a young population; the median age in the city was 34.7 years
at the 2010 census.
The quality of life in Lebanon ranks among the highest in the area. Lebanon
has been selected as an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown for 2012. Lebanon has a
thriving business community, high-quality industrial developments, beautiful
residential areas, a historic down, and a solid education system, which excels
in both academics and sports.
CURIOSITIES ABOUT LEBANON
Did you know that…
Neil
Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon; made his home in Lebanon for 23
years after the moon landing?
Golden
Lam Inn has been visited for Ronald Reagan or George W. Bush?
the
1994 movie Milk Money with Ed
Harris and Melanie Griffith were both shot in Lebanon?
Postcard 8 has been headed for Triestre, a well-known
city and seaport located in northeastern Italy, 1798 kilometres away!
Carmen Sosa, an advanced 1 student, has written a
postcard that shows “Las Marias” or “Two o´clock”, a bronze sculpture placed at
the entrance of Alameda´s Park in memory the two sisters who used to walk the
Alameda Park in the 1960s. If you want to read about the story of "Las
Marías", go to DISCOVER SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA.
Carmen has also done some research on Trieste and
published her findings in EXPLORING THE WORLD. Thank you, Carmen!
Postcard 8 features “Las Marias” or “Two o´clock”, a bronze
sculpture placed at the entrance of Alameda´s Park. It represents sisters
Coralia and Maruxa, real and popular characters in Santiago during the 60s for
their eccentric and inappropriate clothings and makeup and their regular walks
at two o´clock pm.
Trieste
is a city and seaport in northeastem Italy by the Adriatic Sea, it is the
capital of the autonomus region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and the Province
of Trieste. It is placed near the border with Slovenia.Trieste´s
population is approximately 200.000. The climate is mild and sunny with
strong Mediterranean influences, but it can be severely affected by the Bora, a
dry and cold wind that can last for several days and reach speeds of up to 140
Km/h.
Trieste
was one of the oldest parts of the Habsburg Monarchy. In the 19th century, as a
prosperous seaport in the Mediterranean región, it became the fourth largest
city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Today,
the city is one of the richest regions of Italy, and is a great centre for
shipping, through its port, shipbuilding and financial services.
It is the
main city square and the largest in Europe with sea views. The famous square is
surrounded by numerous palaces and public buildings, among others, the town
hall of Trieste and the building of the Regional Council of Friuli -Venezia
Giulia.
Miramare
Castle was built from 1856 to 1860 for Austrian Archduke Ferdinand
Maximilian and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium.
The
castle's grounds include an extensive cliff and seashore park of 22 hectares
(54 acres) designed by the archduke. The grounds were completely re-landscaped
to feature numerous tropical species of trees and plants.
Visitors
to the castle will be able to see the following: Maximilian's chambers and
those of his consort, Charlotte; the guest rooms; the information room telling
the history of the castle and the park's construction; the Duke Amedeo of
Aosta's apartment with furnishings from the 1930s in the Rationalist style.
All the
rooms still feature the original furnishings, ornaments, furniture and objects
dating back to the middle of the 19th century. Particularly noteworthy are the
music room where Charlotte used to play the fortepiano, now on show in room
VII. In room XIX there are a series of paintings by Cesare dell'Acqua depicting
the history of Miramare. Lastly, visitors may visit the throne room, which was
recently restored to its former splendour.
The
Serbian Orthodox temple of the Holy Trinity and St. Spyridon is the church of
the Serbian Orthodox community of Trieste .
The
architect Carlo Maciachini (1869) , built on the site of the former church of
St. Spyridon of 1753 .
The
architectural complex , located in the village Teresian near the Grand Canal ,
reflects a Byzantine style and is characterized by a dome highest of the four
bell towers , for hemispherical caps and blue for the large mosaic decorations
that adorn the exterior walls . Decorate the front nine large statues by the
Milanese sculptor Emilio Bisi ( 1850-1920 ) .
The
interior is lavishly decorated according to the canons Byzantines , all
decorated with oil paintings imitating mosaic . In the presbytery they are
located three altars . The great silver lamp hanging at the entrance is a gift
of Tsar Paul I.
The
Revoltella Museum is a modern art gallery founded in Trieste in 1872
by Baron Pasquale Revoltella.
The baron, after he left his house to the city (located in Piazza Venezia) and
all the works, furniture and books it contained.
The main
building, designed by Friedrich Hitzig, was built in 1858. In order to
expand the original collection in 1907 the city acquired the Brunner palace
located nearby. The museum today is composed of three buildings with a total
exhibition area of 4,000.
On permanent
display today are about 350 paintings and sculptures. The Brunner palace
host works of Italian authors.
LIFESTYLE
The
population of Trieste enjoys a high standard of living. Commercial and
industrial activities are linked to the port. Stresses shipbuilding. Trieste hosts
a university and an internacionally renowned science center.
Nowadays,
about 11.000 legal foreigners reside in Trieste and their number is still
growing.
WANNA
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF TRIESTE? Watch this video!
Postcard 7 is off to Marq-en-Baroeul, a commune in the
Nord-Pas-de-Calais (Northern France), 1235 kilometres away!
Susana de la Iglesia (advanced 1) has sent a postcard
featuring the well known "Fogos de Apóstolo" (Saint James's Eve
fireworks display) on July, 25.
If you want to learn about the location of
Marq-en-Baroeul and what it is famous for, read the text that Susana has
published on EXPLORING THE WORLD. If you prefer to read about Saint James's
Day, then go to DISCOVER SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA.
Postcard 7 shows a spectacular view of the Cathedral on Saint James's Day (Día do Apóstolo Santiago), the biggest
festival in Santiago de Compostela. It is celebrated every 25th of July with a light show and
fireworks in Obradoiro Square. Locals and visitors gather at the Praza to enjoy
the traditional fireworks and display projected on the façade of Santiago's
Cathedral.
