PICTURESQUE JOURNEYS

03/09/2025

16/03/2025

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Changdeokgung incorporates all key components required in Korean palace architecture and conforms to Confucian principles and protocols in its spatial layout, arrangement of buildings, gardens and forested mountain landscape at the rear of the palace. The buildings and natural elements of the rear garden have sustained their original forms, which generally date from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty, and their relationship with the natural terrain and landscape. Most recently, work has been undertaken to reverse the changes made during the Japanese occupation during the early 20th century. This work is being carried out using traditional methods and materials, and is based on historical evidence and research. -UNESCO-

05/03/2025

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Changdeokgung is an outstanding example of East Asian palace architecture and garden design, exceptional for the way in which the buildings are integrated into and harmonized with the natural setting, adapting to the topography and retaining indigenous tree cover. -UNESCO-

01/03/2025

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Changdeokgung exemplifies the traditional pungsu principles and Confucianism through its architecture and landscape. The site selection and setting of the palace were based upon pungsu principles, whilst the buildings were laid out both functionally and symbolically in accordance to Confucian ideology that together portrays the Joseon Dynasty’s unique outlook on the world. -UNESCO-

25/02/2025

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Changdeokgung was used as the secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung for 200 years, but after the palaces were burnt down during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century, it was the first to be reconstructed and since then served as the main seat of the dynasty for 250 years. The property had a great influence on the development of Korean architecture, garden and landscape planning, and related arts, for many centuries. It reflects sophisticated architectural values, harmonized with beautiful surroundings. -UNESCO-

28/01/2025

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The official and residential buildings that make up the complex were designed in accordance with traditional palace layout principles. The buildings and structures include three gates and three courts (an administrative court, royal residential court and official audience court), with the residential area to rear of the administrative area reflecting the principles of ‘sammun samjo and ‘jeonjo huchim. The buildings are constructed of wood and set on stone platforms, and many feature tiled hipped roofs with a corbelled multi-bracket system and ornamental carvings. -UNESCO-

25/12/2024

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Changdeokgung is an exceptional example of official and residential buildings that were integrated into and harmonized with their natural setting. The complex was originally built as a secondary palace to the main palace of Gyeongbokgung, differentiated from it in its purpose and spatial layout within the capital. Situated at the foot of a mountain range, it was designed to embrace the topography in accordance with pungsu principles, by placing the palace structures to the south and incorporating an extensive rear garden to the north called Biwon, the Secret Garden. Adaptation to the natural terrain distinguished Changdeokgung from conventional palace architecture. -UNESCO-

21/11/2024

Christiansborg Palace
Copenhagen, DENMARK

A palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark. Also, several parts of the palace are used by the Danish monarch, including the Royal Reception Rooms, the Palace Chapel and the Royal Stables.

The palace is thus home to the three supreme powers: the executive power, the legislative power, and the judicial power. It is the only building in the world that houses all three of a country's branches of government. The name Christiansborg is thus also frequently used as a metonym for the Danish political system, and colloquially it is often referred to as Rigsborgen ('the castle of the realm') or simply Borgen ('the castle').
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15/11/2024

City Hall Square
Copenhagen, DENMARK

City Hall Square located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall. Its large size, central location, and affiliation with the city hall makes it a popular venue for a variety of events, celebrations and demonstrations. It is often used as a central point for measuring distances from Copenhagen. The square's central area is 9800 m². It is often a venue for demonstrations and buskers, and several bars and nightclubs are located in the vicinity. -Wikipedia-


























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13/11/2024

Giza Pyramid Complex
Giza, Greater Cairo
EGYPT
A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The form and material of the main monuments of the property from pyramids, tombs and settlements characterize it as one of the most authentic among the known monuments of the ancient world. The property preserves almost 80% of its ancient form and material.
In terms of setting, the monuments and the site of the capital are vulnerable to development, as well as to the indirect impacts of urban growth, both of which have the potential to erode their context between the Nile River and the desert and their ability to convey their sacred, spiritual and other associations in a powerful way. -UNESCO-



























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24/10/2024

2024 ROUND THE WORLD DIARY SERIES

Destination 27: NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA
Date: July 13-14, 2024

New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. For the past two centuries, New York has been the largest and wealthiest American city. The city’s ancient bedrock provides the immovable foundation for hundreds of modern skyscrapers. New York has more of these awesome structures than any other city in the world.

20/10/2024

2024 ROUND THE WORLD DIARY SERIES

Destination 26: HARVARD UNIVERSITY & BOSTON CITY
MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Date: July 11, 2024

Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Developed multiple professional schools, which transformed it into a modern research university. Harvard's endowment, valued at $50.7 billion, makes it the wealthiest academic institution in the world.

Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts, New England, the capital of the state of Massachusetts, and one of the most historic, wealthy and influential cities in the United States of America. Its plethora of museums, historical sights, educational institutions, restaurants and wealth of live performances, all explain why the city gets 16.3 million visitors a year, making it one of the ten most popular tourist locations in the country.