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Tian Tan Buddha, Hong Kong

Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze statue of the Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. Also known as the Big Buddha, it is the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and [...]

July 3rd, 2008 | Tags: bronze buddha, bronze statue, hong kong travel, po lin monastery, tian tan buddha | Category: Asia | Comments (1)

Rocky Steps, Philadelphia

The Rocky Steps is the nickname given to the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They appear in the film Rocky, and four of its sequels, II, III, V and Rocky Balboa, in which the eponymous character runs up the steps to the song “Gonna Fly Now.” Tourists and local [...]

June 13th, 2008 | Tags: bronze statue, front steps, philadelphia museum of art, philadelphia pennsylvania, rocky balboa | Category: North America | Leave a comment