America's Best City Parks

Thursday, November 19, 2009

America's Best City Parks

From botanical gardens to ice skating rinks, from jogging paths to bison paddocks, a great city park can contain multitudes. But beyond their physical features, the best urban oases may well be defined by a feeling.
"Your whole sense of place changes when yougo into a successful city park," says Alan Tate, author of Great City Parks. "They give you a feeling of going away without leaving

Redemptorist Church, Philippines

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Redemptorist Church-at Roxas Boulevard, Baclaran. The history of mother of perpetual help started with the coming of the Redemtorist to cebu in 1906. In 1998 this church was declared the " National Shrine of the Mother of Perpetual Help." It was regarded as one of the biggest churches in asia.

Nature Church,Philippines

Nature Church-situated in las Piñas City. Nature Church complex was built on a 400- square meter mango orchard consisting of the church proper, school building a confessional and counseling center and expanded, well- maintained park and garden.Nature Church,Philippines

Manila Cathedral

Manila Cathedral-built at plaza Roma, Intramuros. This is the seat of the catholic ArchDiocese of Manila. It is the 6th cathedral to rise since 1581 Previous structure were destroyed by typhoons, earthquakes, fire and war. It incorporated the stone carving and rosette windows celebrating the Christianization of the Philippines lighted up with its clerestory mosaic artwork.

Binondo Church

Binondo Church-Built after the 1863 earthquake its typical elements are lateral towers , trapezuim shape gable ends topped with a niche, small octagons shaped windows in two columns.

San Sebastian Church

San Sebastian Church-at Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo. This is the first all steel church in the Philippines and the second in the world.

People’s Park, Davao City

People’s Park, Davao City -This is the newest park in Davao city and one of the Philippine’s biggest parks. A picnic park is provided for families who want to spend time together during weekends. Gazebos and fountains are also part of the park’s attractions. Every corner of the park is installed with a video camera for security purposes.

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