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Old Market Square, Nottingham, England

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The Old Market Square (Slab Square) is an open city square in Nottingham , England .  It is is the largest public space in the United Kingdom after London’s Trafalgar Square, covering an area of approximately 22,000 square metres. The square is a major hub for the city’s social scene and transport links. It is often used for large local events, fairs, concerts and exhibitions. Located in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, the square is bounded by Beastmarket Hill to the West, Smithy Row to the North, and South Parade to the South. The Eastern end of the square is dominated by the Council House , which serves as Nottingham's town hall. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The square was the original setting of Nottingham Goose Fair , an annual fair held in October originating over 700 years ago. The Goose Fair was moved in 1928 for redevelopment of the square. Previously, the Square has been affectionately nicknamed 'Slab Square',owing to the high numbers of co...

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India

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Situated at Badi Choupad , Pink City of Jaipur , Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace. It was built as an extension to the City Palace nearby. Photo by Fadzil Hisham In 1799, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler, Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ordered Lal Chand Usta to construct an extension to the Royal City Palace. The Purdah system at the time was strictly followed. Rajput royal ladies should not be seen by strangers or appear in any public area. The construction of Hawa Mahal allows the royal ladies to enjoy from every day street scenes to royal processions on the street without being seen. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The five-stories palace was built in the form of Krishna’s crown because Sarai Pratap Singh was devoted to Krishna, the Hindu god. It has a total of 953 small casements ea...

Sydney Opera House, Australia.

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The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales , Australia . It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon , the construction began in 1958 and was formally opened on 20 October 1973. Photo by Fadzil Hisham According to UNESCO , the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. “Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and construction,” UNESCO stated. Rugger District Rugby Apparels

Tower Bridge, London, England.

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The Tower Bridge in London is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Its Victorian Gothic style stems from a law that forced the designers to create a structure that would be in harmony with the nearby Tower of London . The iconic symbol of London was built between 1886 and 1894. It crosses the River Thames near the Tower of London. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The bridge consists of two bridge towers tied together at the upper level by two horizontal walkways. The deck is freely accessible by. both vehicles and pedestrians. THIS IS RUGBY!

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy.

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The Trevi Fountain ( Fontana di Trevi ) is a fountain in Rome, Italy . It was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Trevi Fountain . It is a stunning design and there’s a lot more than just a beauty fountain. The Trevi Fountain stands a massive 85 feet tall and is almost 65 feet wide. The fountain spills about 2,824,800 cubic feet of recycled water into the pool every day. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Roughly €3,000 is thrown into the pool every day as people follow the tradition of throwing coins over their shoulders. The legend holds that a coin thrown into the fountain will ensure a return to Rome . The coins are collected every night and given to an Italian charity called Caritas . Caritas, in turn, use the money for a supermarket program giving rechargeable cards to Rome’s needy t...