Located in the Isfahan province, in Iran, the Khaju bridges performs many functions. The first, most common one, is connecting the two banks of the Zayandeh river; at the same time, it works as a dam that separates two portions of the river with different water levels; finally, it is an excellent place for leisure, with its pavilions and steps over the water, in a region where the heat is often intense.
The bridge was built in the 17th century, with 23 arches, made from brick and stone, 105 metres long. In the upper level, it has a main central aisle, where traffic goes by (horses and carriages mostly) and two lateral galleries, covered by arches, for pedestrians. The functional concept and the quality of the space are irreproachable.
The series of arches supporting the platform are used as a resting and refreshing spot, thanks to its shade and proximity to the water. Below, well-lined foundations sustain and lead the water from the upper level, upstream, towards the lower level, through a set of very elegant steps, which grab the entire structure to the riverbed. They are commonly used by the population, as a fluvial beach.
The history of Dutch Tulips is amazing. Until today, the dutch tulips remain one of the brightest associations when it comes to describing Holland’s top attractions. The biggest tulip fields in Holland can be found in the Keukenhof tulip gardens.
Keukenhof tulip gardens have been an exciting destination for visitors from all over the world since 1949. Keukenhof’s magnificent display of color, created by more than 7 million tulips and other bulbs in bloom, gives you that springtime feeling and lifts your spirits. Part of the park has been redesigned in 2005. Surprising and inspiring – brimming with ideas, trends and features that you can apply in your own garden. It’s an experience you will never forget. Keukenhof is for young and old, gardening enthusiasts and people who just want a pleasant day out. More and more people are looking for fun and a pleasant atmosphere in a magnificent park setting. A holiday in which they can take the most beautiful photos.
The area now occupied by Keukenhof was covered in forests and unspoiled sand dunes in the 15th century, when the land belonged to Jacoba van Beieren. People hunted here and came to gather herbs for the castle kitchen, which explains how the area got its name. Keukenhof can be translated as kitchen garden. Around 1830, the landscape architect Zocher was invited to design a garden. He was inspired by the English style of landscaping and he designed the basis for the present park.
I remember reading an article on Environmental Graffiti, a few months ago, about the thorniest trees on Earth. The photos were really impressive, considering I had no idea such trees even existed, but I felt there wasn’t really enough information about these amazing species of trees. So I took it upon myself to do some research and came up with seven bad-ass trees you couldn’t even hope to climb without some serious protective gear.
