5-five-5: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal (Russia)

These two artistic centres in central Russia hold an important place in the country's architectural history.

There are a number of magnificent 12th- and 13th-century public and religious buildings, above all the masterpieces of the Collegiate Church of St Demetrios and the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Vladimir and Suzdal Russia.

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Geckos

Geckos are a group of reptiles that belong to the lizards.

The Gecko name is derived from the clicking sounds to screaming that many species, especially in the mating season.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the gecko.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Historic Centre of Évora (Portugal)

This museum-city, whose roots go back to Roman times, reached its golden age in the 15th century, when it became the residence of the Portuguese kings.

Its unique quality stems from the whitewashed houses decorated with azulejos and wrought-iron balconies dating from the 16th to the 18th century.

Its monuments had a profound influence on Portuguese architecture in Brazil.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Evora in Portugal.

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (Poland)

This 13th-century fortified monastery belonging to the Teutonic Order was substantially enlarged and embellished after 1309, when the seat of the Grand Master moved here from Venice.

A particularly fine example of a medieval brick castle, it later fell into decay, but was meticulously restored in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Many of the conservation techniques now accepted as standard were evolved here.

Following severe damage in the Second World War it was once again restored, using the detailed documentation prepared by earlier conservators.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the castle in Malbork.

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Manú National Park (Peru)

This huge 1.5 million-ha park has successive tiers of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 m above sea-level.

The tropical forest in the lower tiers is home to an unrivalled variety of animal and plant species.

Some 850 species of birds have been identified and rare species such as the giant otter and the giant armadillo also find refuge there.

Jaguars are often sighted in the park.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Manú in Peru.

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site (Norway)

Located in a dramatic landscape of mountains, waterfalls and river valleys, the site comprises hydroelectric power plants, transmission lines, factories, transport systems and towns.

The complex was established by the Norsk-Hydro Company to manufacture artificial fertilizer from nitrogen in the air.

It was built to meet the Western world’s growing demand for agricultural production in the early 20th century.

The company towns of Rjukan and Notodden show workers’ accommodation and social institutions linked by rail and ferry to ports where the fertilizer was loaded.

The Rjukan-Notodden site manifests an exceptional combination of industrial assets and themes associated to the natural landscape.

It stands out as an example of a new global industry in the early 20th century.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Rjukan-Notodden in Norway.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Arthurs Pass (New Zealand)

Arthur's Pass, located in the eponymous national park and is one of the connections between the east and west coasts.

The pass is located in one of the most popular hiking areas of the South Island.

Many peaks higher than 2,000 meters, but there can still be made simple enough walks.

It is a national park contrasts with dry beech (Tawhai forests) in the east and lush rainforest on the western slopes.

By the middle of the park are at historic highway and a railway line.

Arthur's Pass National Park was established in 1929 and is the third national park in New Zealand and the first on the South Island.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Arthurs Pass in New Zealand.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (Lemmer - Netherlands)

The Wouda Pumping Station at Lemmer in the province of Friesland opened in 1920.

It is the largest steam-pumping station ever built and is still in operation.

It represents the high point of the contribution made by Netherlands engineers and architects in protecting their people and land against the natural forces of water.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the Woudagemaal in the Netherlands.

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Monday, February 20, 2017

Medina of Tétouan (Morocco)

Tétouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the main point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia.

After the Reconquest, the town was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees who had been expelled by the Spanish.

This is well illustrated by its art and architecture, which reveal clear Andalusian influence.

Although one of the smallest of the Moroccan medinas, Tétouan is unquestionably the most complete and it has been largely untouched by subsequent outside influences.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the medina of Tetouan in Morocco.