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Eilean Donan, Scotland

, is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. is named after St Donan, a Celtic saint martyred in the Dark Ages. The original castle was built in 1220 for Alexander II as a defence against the Vikings. By the late 13th century it had become a stronghold of the Mackenzies of Kintail (later the Earls of Seaforth). In 1511, the MacRaes, as protectors of the MacKenzies, became the hereditary Constables of the Castle. It is now one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland and a popular venue for weddings and film locations. attractions.
GPS travel destinations:  57° 16′ 26.5″ N, 5° 30′ 58″ W

 

is a 16.3-acre (61,000 m²) complex of buildings in New York City which serves as home for 12 arts organizations: of Lincoln Center,

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City


Film Society of Lincoln Center, , Juilliard School, , Metropolitan Opera, , , , for the Performing Arts, , and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. planning.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City GPS coordinates: 40° 46′ 20.32″ N, 73° 59′ 0.25″ W

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Mar 26, 7:00pm at The Lion at Ticket Center Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
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Mar 26, 7:00pm at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Mar 26, 7:30pm at Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & W 32nd St, New York, NY

Mar 26, 7:30pm at Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ

Mar 26, 7:30pm at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA, New York, NY, NY


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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City

 

The Deira , sometimes referred to as the Dubai , is a roundabout in Dubai, (UAE). The Clocktower is located in eastern Dubai in Deira, at the intersection of Umm Hurair Road and route D 89 (Al Maktoum Road). Situated in the locality of Al Rigga, the Deira , now a prominent monument in Deira, provides access to the Al Maktoum Bridge, the first land crossing constructed between Deira and Bur Dubai. Like many of Dubai’s early , the was constructed by Overseas AST in around 1964. However, by 1972, the monument had started to crack and corrode the steel reinforcements, as a result of the unwashed used for the concrete. As a result, the was refurbished in 1972. Dubai tourist spot.

GPS travel destinations: 25° 15′ 31″ N, 55° 19′ 35″ E

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The Motor Factory is a historic building in Singapore, located along . The factory is the site of the historic surrender of the British to the Japanese on 15 February 1942, at the end of the in World War II.

Old Ford Motor Factory, Singapore

Old Factory


It was here that the meeting between Lieutenant-General Arthur Ernest Percival and General was held and the surrender document signed. Then British Prime Minister Winston Churchill referred to that event as the “worst disaster and largest capitulation in ”; it was also widely seen as a turning point for anti-colonialism in Southeast Asia. .
GPS travel destination: 1° 21′ 10″ N, 103° 46′ 7.5″ E

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Gateway Arch, St. Louis

The , also known as the , is an integral part of the Memorial and the iconic image of St. Louis, Missouri. It was designed by Finnish-American and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel in 1947. It stands 630 feet (192 m) tall, and is 630 feet (192 m) wide at its base, making it the tallest monument in the United States. Construction of the arch started on February 12, 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965. The monument opened to the public on July 24, 1967. St. Louis .
GPS travel coordinates: 38° 37′ 31″ N, 90° 11′ 0″ W

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Mar 27, 7:00pm at Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave, St Louis, MO

Mar 27, 8:00pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St Louis, MO

Mar 28, 8:00pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St Louis, MO

Mar 28, 8:00pm at Smash Bar, 1405 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO

Mar 29, 5:00pm at Cabela's Conference Center @ The St. Louis Mills Mall, 5555 St Louis Mills Blvd, St. Louis, MO
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Gemeentemuseum, Den Haag

The Municipal Museum () is an , located in The Hague, The Netherlands. The museum was built by the H.P. Berlage. It is renowned for its large Mondrian collection, the largest in the world. His last work, Victory Boogie-Woogie, is on display here. The modern art collection provides a varied overview of developments in the fine arts since the early 19th century. Charley Toorop’s piercing eyes and Floris Verster’s bowl of eggs are flanked by works by leading foreign artists, including Picasso and Monet, plus an extensive collection of pieces. This helps to place Dutch examples of the Realist and Symbolist schools and the in an international context. Outstanding features in the collection are the Hague and a marvellous series of works by Mondrian, ranging from moody to the sparkling Victory Boogie Woogie. As a whole, the collection traces the thrilling story of modern art – right through to today. Den Haag tourist landmark.
GPS travel destinations: 52° 5′ 22″ N, 4° 16′ 50″ E

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