Size. The beautiful shiny bronze statue needs to fit in well with its surroundings. A statue that’s too small (relative to its surroundings) will not look impressive enough and one that’s too big has the risk of not even going through the door in one piece. The first step to determin...
Public transportation, fares: The Montreal Metro subway system is the best way to get about town quickly. It's easy to navigate because there are only four color-coded lines: green, blue, orange, and yellow. It's also clean, quiet (rubber tires), accessible, reliable, and inexpensive. Th...
Lantau Island is home to several of Hong Kong’s biggest tourist draws. Chief among them is the Tian Tan Buddha, universally known as the Big Buddha , a spectacular 34-metre-tall seated bronze Buddha statue at Ngong Ping, an upland area at about 400 metres altitude. Ascending the numerous...
A Legendary Welshman Immortalised in Bronze; Sculptor Reveals How Sir Tasker Statue Will Look
Statue of Hercules in Bronze Sarcophagus of Saint Helena 6. The Candelabra Gallery As the name suggests, this gallery owes its name to the enormous marble candlesticks that you’ll find in each section as you walk down the hallway. The gallery was completely renovated during the pontific...
Standing 17 feet tall, people have flocked to see the statue ofDavidsince it was created. But don’t be confused! While there are three statues of David located throughout Florence, only one is legitimate. You’ll find Michelangelo’sDavidin the Galleria dell’Accademia. Here’s how to see...
In the center of Emancipation Hall is a 19.5-foot (6 m) Statue of Freedom, the original plaster model of the allegorical figure that sits atop the Capitol dome. She is perfect to scale, and this allows you to get up close and notice the incredible detail put into the work. ...
The best way to keep copper items from turning your skin green is to ensure the copper is clean and free from patina when you handle it. Cleaning the copper regularly is also a good idea if you want it to maintain its original color. Wipe the copper frequently with a nonabrasive, soft...
Unfortunately, our lovely queen didn't get to enjoy this watch as she was executed in 1793, and the watch arrived at her door more than three decades later. The Statue of Liberty’s Face Viewed From the Inside The Statue of Liberty was constructed in the late 19th centu...
of Berlin. The memorial includes a 40-foot-tall statue of a Soviet soldier carrying a German child while standing over a broken swastika, as well as 16 sarcophagi featuring carved depictions of war scenes and quotes from Stalin. Controversial, but certainly an important Berlin sight to visit....