Jested Tower is a unique piece of architecture in Europe, Czech Republic

The hyperboloid shape of the structure is called Ještěd Tower a 94 meter-tall television transmitter and hotel integrated into one, built on the top of Ještěd Mountain near Liberec in the Czech Republic. It was designed by architect Karel Hubáček who received the Perret´s Prize of the International Union of Architects for it.

It naturally extends the silhouette of the hill as well as resists the severe climate conditions on the top of the hill. In the Tower's lower sections it houses a hotel and a tower restaurant. It was well built in the middle of 1960s and.

The tower and the mountain are situated approximately 6 kilometers from the center of Liberec and serves as a leading attraction in the city. 

The monument is accessible by cable car & by road from the foot of the mountain. The hyperboloid shape tower consist of two concentric tubes of varying height in diameters of 5m and 13m, on which individual floors are suspended on a steel structure, starting with the third story above ground. 

On the outer perimeter of the first floor a glazed gallery opens directly tied in to a spiral access ramp. An internal annulus of the first floor forms the entrance hall and reception to the hotel, which is liberated by a suspended staircase leading to an observation restaurant on the second floor. 

The next two floors, clad in aluminum, are used for accommodation. And on the 3rd floor are 14 hotel rooms for a total of 56 guests. On the 4th floor fixed for the rooms for employees of the transmitter and the hotel and two three-roomed flats. However; the area of the 5th to 7th floors are set aside for the aerials of the transmitting technology. 

There is especially developed laminated cladding, against extreme weather conditions, in the shape of a revolving hyperboloid. On the 7th and 8th floors there is a tank for drinking water and battery-operated back-up power supply. The ninth floor contains the lift plant room. Above it a unique pendulum is installed, whose movement absorbs the transverse oscillation of the tower?

Jested Tower is a unique piece of architecture in Europe, Jested-Kozakov ridge, Liberec, Czech Republic. A variety of cycling and hiking possibilities are available in the near vicinity. Babylon Water Park is 10 km away, while the Zoo and the Botanical Garden are 15 kilometer away.

Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg United States

This is not a typo error, or didn’t jumping fingers on the keyboards, in reality it is a actual name of a lake which is situated in the town of Webster in Massachusetts, United States, few people call it by its alternate name “Lake Chaubunagungamaug” while many of them prefer to call it simply Lake Webster, after the name of the town.

The 45-letter name actually one of longest place name in the world & United States. The place name is so bizarre that although the authorities couldn’t spell it. Many road signs pointing to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg have spelling mistakes in them.

The lake has been known, from early times, by a variety of names such as Chaubanagogum, Chabanaguncamogue,  and Chaubunagungamaug, but historians believes that all these names stand the same meaning - "Fishing Place at the Boundary". This great pond, actually divided by narrow channels into three larger bodies of water, was famous throughout the area and was the central gathering place for the Nipmuc Indians and their friends.

The current name came from when English colonist arrived in the area, an Englishman Samuel Slater started operating a mill at the nearby village of Manchaug, a corrupted version of “Monuhchogoks”. The Indians began calling the lake Chargoggaggoggmanchoggagogg which meant "Englishmen at Manchaug." And soon after, the name found its way into the map of 1795 showed the town of Dudley.

In 1831, both Dudley and Oxford, which adjoined the lake, given the pond as Chargoggagoggmanchoggagogg, but a survey of the lake had done in 1830 lists the name as Chaubunagungamaugg, the ancient name. After that someone is decided to added the original Indian descriptive name Chaubunagungamaug to the newer name Chargoggagoggmanchoggagogg, and the entire designation becomes "Englishmen at Manchaug at the Fishing Place at the Boundary" or Chargoggagoggmanchauggagogg chaubunagungamaugg.

The Lake actually was formed by the retreat of glaciers during the last ice age and is replenished from underwater springs and streams. Anyway visiting the vicinity is a great way to spend some time with nature. A hiking trail called the Walkabout Trail in the area with some great views. Many tourists often enjoy the swamps around the edges of the lake as good spots to look for wildlife. Moreover; swimming and boating are very popular activities on the lake. If you're looking for something a little more thrilling, there is whitewater rafting on the Quinebaug River. Go in the springtime for the fastest water.

The greatest resort period in the Lake's history most likely occurred from 1895 to 1930 when a fleet of boats was in operation each summer to take thousands of passengers to the cool spots where picnics, clambakes, bowling, dancing, swimming and canoeing flourished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floating Lake Palace of Udaipur India

Like a sparkling mirage in the middle of Lake Pichola, the Palace is easily one of India’s most prominent hotels. It is located in the middle of Lake Pichola in Udaipur city, an architectural wonder constructed in white marble and mosaic, resembling with Taj Mahal.

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Aravalli Mountains on one side of the lake and palaces on the other, the hotel is spread across a four acre island.

The majestic Udaipur City Palace is one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan and the most visited tourist attraction of Udaipur and often distinguished as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. City Palace boasts of the magnificent blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture.

The fabulous Palace has different towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavor of heritage site. Towering on the banks of Pichola Lake, City Palace is truly a feast to the eyes, and marvelous assortment of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. Encircled by fortifications, this imposing Palace is wholly built in granite and marble.

 At first, Maharana Udai Singh built this terrific wonder, and present Palace form is the result of subsequent additions by his successors. The Palace was built in between 1743 and 1746. When the water level is high, it hides all traces of the island and the palace appears to be almost floating in the water.

After serving as a summer resort to by the descendants of Jagat Singh for several generations, it was well converted into a luxury hotel in the 1960s. However, In 1971 Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces took over management of the hotel and extended it with another 75 rooms

City Palace has a number of gates that are known as "Bara Pols" (Great Gate) is the main gate to the City Palace complex. City Palace comprises 11 magnificent palaces, which were superbly built by different rulers still they be similar to each other. Therefore; with the sheer glimpse of unique paintings, antique furniture and beautiful glass mirror & ornamental tiles work of these palaces, you will definitely amazed.

Manak Mahal has figures of crystal and porcelain. However, Bhim Vilas flaunts a fabulous collection of miniature paintings depicting the real life stories of Radha-Krishna.

In 1974, a part of the City Palace and the 'Zenana Mahal' (Called Ladies Chamber) have been transformed into a lovely museum. Futhermore; “Amar Vilas” is the highest point of Palace and has astonishing hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces.

City Palace is structured in a way that it offers a fabulous view of the lake from all its Balconies, cupolas and towers. Contrasting the craggy exterior, City Palace has remarkable interiors with delicate mirror-work, marble work, murals, wall paintings, silver work, inlay work and surplus of colored glass.

The delicate work of City Palace cannot be bounded in words, so one must visit this palace to capture the real picture of it.

Brief Highlights

Location: On the banks of Lake Pichola

Built by: Started by Maharana Udai Singh, completed by his successors

Built in: Started in 1559 - till 18th century

Highlights: Largest palace complex in Rajasthan

How to reach: One can easily reach Udaipur City Palace either by taking local buses, tongas, auto-rickshaws and taxis from the city