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terrasque
Recent Activity
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Sanjusangendo
1001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face
The Sanjusangendo, or Hall of 33 Bays, in Kyoto is a 390 ft. long wooden building built in 1266. Officially known as Rengeo-in, this Tendai Buddhist temple houses 1001 carved statues of Kannon,... »
Rites and Rituals | Edited by Josh and spinkk
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Iga Ryu Ninja Museum
Be a ninja - or just act like one
The history of the ninja is closely associated with Mie Prefecture in southern Japan, where a small museum is dedicated to their history and art. Located close to Iga Ueno Castle, the museum... »
Unique Collections | Edited by Annetta and wythe
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Loughareema
The lake that fills and empties itself at random
Situated on the coast road, just a few miles from the seaside town of Ballycastle, "The Vanishing Lake" is a chalk sinkhole that occasionally gets blocked up when peat washes into it.
Water... »
Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders, Geological Oddities | Edited by ack sed, Annetta and others
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Beachy Head
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Giant's Causeway
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones
Famed for its thousands of interlocking hexagonal columns that rise vertically like steps, the Giant's Causeway is a geological oddity that looks distinctly man-made.
In fact, the unusual... »
Geological Oddities | Edited by Josh, michelle and 2 others
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Loch Lomond
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area
A freshwater Scottish loch on the Highland Boundary Fault, Loch Lomond is the largest lake in all of Great Britain as measured by surface area. Lomond is known for containing many islands,... »
Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders | Edited by A Facebook user and Nicholas Jackson
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Silbury Hill
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Dutch Windmills
The largest windmill in the world and the key to turning dunes into Golden Gate Park
Two enormous windmills overlook Ocean Beach at the far West end of Golden Gate park. Once mighty water-pumping machines designed to provide water for the fledgling Golden Gate Park at the... »
Retro-Tech, Architectural Oddities | Edited by Annetta
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Newgrange
The ancient druidic passage tomb that keeps perfect time
Newgrange is one of a number of ancient tombs in the Boyne Valley in the Irish county of Meath, north of Dublin. Built circa 3200 BC, it predates Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. A passage... »
Catacombs, Crypts, & Cemeteries, Astounding Timepieces, Lost Tribes, Long Now Locations, Curious Places of Worship, Incredible Ruins | Edited by cha, Kwekubo and 2 others
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September 27, 2010
terrasque
has been to Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Since 1030 AD, Christ Church has been an integral and intriguing part of Irish history
Founded in 1030 AD by the Hiberno-Norse king Sitriuc Silkenbeard and Dúnán, first Bishop of Dublin, the originally viking church has been a part of Dublin and Irish history ever since. The wooden... »
Curious Places of Worship | Edited by bradenh83
