Buildings Uploading on July 19th

Here are the buildings uploaded since my last post.

Kabul, Afghanistan

3rd Microrayon, Kabul



Description

Model of the Microrayon-appartments along the Great Masoud Road incl. the Masoud-monument at the roundabout heading to the airport. Macroryan used to be the living-quarters of government officials in the eighties. Today these blocks are occupied by the rather prosporous parts of the kabul society.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Kabul International Airport



Description

Kabul Airport was built in the 1970s. Due to international sanctions under the Taliban, the airport was all but closed, with few international flights. Following the United States attack on Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, the airport reopened. At first, it was only for the US military and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), a NATO-led peacekeeping force. After the removal of UN sanctions, in early 2002, it was finally allowed to be used for civilian airlines. The US military and ISAF (with the Romanian Air Force a lead contributor) run the airport and provide security with the Afghan authorities. Coordinates: 34° 33′ 57″ N 69° 12′ 44″ O IATA: KBL ICAO: OAKB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul_International_Airport



Eid Gah Mosque, Kabul



Description

The Eid Gah Mosque is the largest mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan, where thousands of people offer Eid prayers twice a year. The Mosque was built by King Abdur Rahman Khan in the 1890´s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id_Gah_Mosque



Pol-e Khishti Mosque, Kabul



Description

Mosque in Kabul known under various names such as Masjid-e Pul-e Khishti or Pul-i-Khishti Masjid. Client for construction of this mosque of the Abdali period/style was Zaman Shah (1770 - 1844), the fifth son of Timur Shah.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Tomb of Nadir Shah, Kabul



Description

The mausoleum of Nadir Shah is located on top of a low ridge called Tapa Maranjan. Mohammed Nadir Shah was king of Afghanistan from 1929 until his assassination in 1933.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Nadir_Shah



Taj Beg Palace, Kabul



Description

Built during the era of king Amanullah during the 1920´s, this palace was homestead of the queen and relates in it´s style and architecture to the classical and yet progressive ambitions Amanullah tried to push during his reign. European architects were hired by the royal court to realize the vision of a whole new city quarter called "Darulaman", of which the Taj-Beg palace is one of the most impressive landmarks.

http://www.darul-aman.net/



Kabul Museum



Description

Kabul museum is the national museum exhibiting various artifacts of Afghan-Persian history. The museum itself was badly destroyed during the war, but finally rebuilt with UN support and open again for the public.

http://www.afghan-web.com/kabul-museum/



Office and Commercial Complex, Kabul



Description

These three buildings are located directly east of the Pol-e Khishti mosque close to the Kabul river. The structures are typical for the "new" Kabul, especially regarding multi-storey buildings, which can be found all along the Jadi Maiwand road in Kabul City.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Office and Commercial Complex II, Kabul



Description

These Buildings are located along the Pashtunistan Wat road, southward of Pashtunistan Square. The structures are typical for the "new" Kabul, especially regarding multi-storey buildings, which can be found all along the Jadi Maiwand road in Kabul City.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



National Archives, Kabul



Description

Building of the national archives in Kabul.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Saderat Offices II, Kabul



Description

Office building located near Saderat Square in central Kabul.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Saderat Offices III, Kabul



Description

Office building located near Saderat Square in central Kabul.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Taj Mahal Wedding Hall, Kabul



Description

Not quite the "real" Taj Mahal, but still special and "big" in every way: Weddinghalls for events and special occasions are very popular in Afghanistan. To underline the meaning of the festivals, these buildings are mostly very colorful and unique compared to the normal housing areas. Due to the general landscape in Afghanistan, most afghans prefer intense colors in contrast to the dusty and desert-like surroundings. All in all: Colorful means beautiful and special.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Imperial Wedding Hall, Kabul



Description

Weddinghalls for events and special occasions are very popular in Afghanistan. To underline the meaning of the festivals, these buildings are mostly very colorful and unique compared to the normal housing areas. Due to the general landscape in Afghanistan, most afghans prefer intense colors in contrast to the dusty and desert-like surroundings. All in all: Colorful means beautiful and special.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Landmark Hotel & Kabul City Centre



Description

This is one of the largest and tallest buildings in Kabul, housing a 4-star hotel complex and parts of the famous and popular Kabul City Centre. The centre itself is a giant shopping mall offering all sorts of goods and articles. Though prices are very high compared to average income, this mall is generally judged upon as an enrichment for the capital city. This building is open to the Afghan and international public.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Hotel Intercontinental, Kabul



Description

In the late 1960´s, the Intercontinental Corp. constructed this Hotel in Kabul. During the war, the hotel was abandoned by the original owner. Today, it is mainly used by national and international government officials.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul



Montevideo y Punta del Este Uruguay



Palacio Legislativo de Montevideo





Klaipeda, Lithuania



Naujakiemio 4, Klaipeda - Penkiaaukstis gyvenamas namas





Gedminu 4, Klaipeda - Penkiaaukstis gyvenamas namas





Debreceno 39, Klaipeda - Penkiaaukstis gyvenamasis namas





Zumaia, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain



Alai Auzategia 6 y 7 en Zumaia





Martinez Kleisser 2 y Angeles Sorazu Kalea 1 en Zumaia





Erribera Kalea 20 en Zumaia





Sevilla, Spain



Palacio de la Buhaira





Torre del Pabellon de la Marina de Guerra





Munich, Germany



Olympia-Eisstadion und Trainingshalle





London, England



99 Bishopsgate, London



Description

99 Bishopgate is a highrise building in 'The City Of London'. Built in 1976, standing at 104m and having 26 floors, it is one of the tallest buildings in the 'City'. It previously was the headquarters of HSBC until they moved to Canary Wharf. In 1993 the building was heavily damaged and required 18 months of reconstruction.