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 eiffel tower - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
Originally, Eiffel had a permit to leave the tower standing for 20 years, more than recouping his expenses, but, as it proved valuable for communication purposes, it was allowed to stay after the end of the permit.
The tower (and the rest of Paris) were almost blown up by a terrorist nuclear bomb and Lois Lane almost plunged to her death under its elevator in Superman II.
The Radio Tower Gliwice was nicknamed "Eiffel Tower of Upper Silesia" and the wood framework tower of the transmitter Ismaning, which was demolished in 1983 was called the "Bavarian Eiffel Tower".
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 Kobe LANGUAGE SCHOOL EXPLORER
Kobe is the capital of Hyōgo Prefecture and is one of Japan's major ports.
Kobe is also the point of origin of the world-famous Kobe beef; a special type of cattle is raised and slaughtered for this beef.
It is famous for its Kobe beef, the Arima Onsen (hot springs), night view of the city both from the coast and the mountain, and the exotic atmosphere which mainly came from its history as a port city.
www.school-explorer.com /info/Kobe   (963 words)

  
 Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and is one of Japan's major ports along with the ports of Yokohama, Osaka,
Kobe beef, the Arima Onsen, nightview of the city both from the coast and the mountain, and the exotic atomosphere which mainly came from its history as a port city.
Kobe was briefly the capital of Japan in 1180 A.D. at the end of the
www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Kobe.html   (583 words)

  
 Kobe Travel and City Guide: Hotel Okura Kobe Information
Overlooking the water on Kobe waterfront, Hotel Okura Kobe is ideally situated in the heart of Kobe's business district and near a variety of tourist attractions to serve as a home base for your stay in Kobe.
Located in the Kansai region of Japan, Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and is an important port city that lies between Rokko Mountain and the shores of Seto Inland Sea.
A waterfront park housing the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial, Kobe Port Tower and observatory, and the Kobe Maritime Museum.
kobe.okura.com /z125/location.html   (445 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Shukhov designed a 350m tower, which would have surpassed the Eiffel tower in height by 50m, while using less than a quarter of the amount of material.
In July 1919, Lenin decreed that the tower should be built to a height of 150m, and the necessary steel was to be made available from the army's supplies.
Construction of the smaller tower with six stacked hyperboloids began within a few months, and Shukhov Tower was completed by March of 1922.
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 Kobe : Attractions : The Neighborhoods | Frommers.com
Kitano--When Kobe was chosen as one of five international ports following the Meiji Restoration, foreign traders and diplomats who settled here built homes in much the same style as those they left behind in their native lands.
Recounting the 130-year history of Kobe Port, it contains model ships, a "pilot room" complete with whistles and engine sounds, videos that explore Kobe's past and possible future, information on ports around the world, and a display of ancient vessels from a Venetian gondola to a South Pacific dugout canoe.
On the eastern edge of Meriken Park is the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial, dedicated to the thousands of people who lost their lives in the tragic 1995 earthquake.
www.frommers.com /destinations/kobe/2929021229.html   (1229 words)

  
 WEB att.JAPAN - Japan Travel Guide - Tourist Information - kansai Region - Hyogo Prefecture - Kobe City
Kobe has almost completely recovered from the disastrous earthquake of 1995, to become an even more active city than what it was before the catastrophe.
Meriken Dock is a landing port that was built for overseas cargo in 1868 (Meiji 1) in the aftermath of opening port from isolation, and came to be the origin of today's Kobe port.
Great Kobe beef restaurants can be found throughout the area, with dishes from juicy beefsteak, to shabushabu, marbled beef sliced and boiled with vegetables.
www.att-japan.net /modules/tinyd0/rewrite/tc_19.html   (1485 words)

  
 Kobe Japan Historical Buildings And Heritage Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Details are given on Kobe castles, Kobe stately homes, famous buildings in Kobe, Kobe markets, famous bridges in Kobe and places of worship in Kobe (such as Kobe cathedrals, Kobe churches, Kobe shrines and Kobe mosques) with architectural significance.
As many Kobe cultural events in are held in historical buildings in Kobe, links to Kobe ticket agents (providing access to Kobe concerts, exhibitions in Kobe and Kobe events), are provided.
Visiting a castle in Kobe, a stately home in Kobe or one of Kobe's many famous buildings can be a great way to learn about the history of Kobe and Japan.
www.a-zoftourism.co.uk /Historical+Buildings-in-Kobe-id16180-p0.htm   (327 words)

  
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Kobe, the largest city in the prefecture and the location of its administration, is an exotic port city.
The Kobe Chinese Historical Museum exhibits the history of overseas Chinese who had immigrated from the continent, and the exterior of the Kobe Maritime Museum was inspired by an image of a sailboat and the sea.
After a three-layer castle tower was built by the order of the daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century, Ikeda Terumasa, a feudal lord of the castle rebuilt it further in the 17th century.
www.wizards.com /events/KobeTravelGuide.doc   (4696 words)

  
 ::::: Kobe City Port Area / Kobe City ::::: Hyogo International Tourism Guide --- Hyogo Prefecture ---
Kobe was originally a good natural harbor and has a long trading history with China and Korea since ancient times.
Kobe Port Tower is a red drum-shaped landmark of Kobe.
Your eyes will be drawn to the red Kobe Port Tower, the graceful white Maritime Museum and the big Ferris wheel at the foot of the green Rokko mountain range, as the luxury ship heads towards the longest suspension bridge in the world, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
www.hyogo-tourism.jp /english/kobe/kobe01.html   (731 words)

  
 Kobe
Mount Rokko overlooks Kobe with an elevation of 931 metres: during the autumn season, it is famous for the rich change in colours of its forests.
Kobe was the second busiest port in the world and Asia's busiest port until the Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred.
Kobe Bryant calls for a jump ball against the Spurs in the second quarter during the Lakers' 106-99 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday at the Staples Center.
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 *Kobe City-Info*Attractions Port kobe
Kobe Harborland is a waterfront area with lots of attractions like cinema’s, an amusement park,restaurants and ships, A big Ferris wheel and carousel, and a special mosaic garden.
Meriken park is a waterfront park, in port Kobe area.
Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park is located on the east of the Kobe Maritime Museum.
www.kobecityinfo.com /att/pk.html   (541 words)

  
 Eiffel Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Eiffel Tower (''French: la Tour Eiffel'') is a metallic Tower built on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, and is nowadays the most famous landmark and symbol of Paris.
Maintenance on the Tower includes applying 50 metric tons of Three graded tones of paint every 7 years to protect it from rust.
Images of the Eiffel Tower have long been in the public domain; however in 2003, the operating company SNTE installed a new lighting display on the tower, the design of which they then copyrighted.
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 Kobe Hotels : Japan - BootsnAll Cheap Hotels
This hotel is located in a special area, right on the tip of the Nakatottei Pier, at the harbour area of Kobe Port Tower.
Since all of the rooms look out on the Port of Kobe, the night panoramic views are especially stunning.
The hotel is located right in the center of Rokko Island, eastside of Kobe Port where is large shopping plaza including lots of restaurants and shops and museum.
www.bootsnall.com /hotels/cy/5384/Kobe-Hotels   (1090 words)

  
 Tour Of Japan
This picture of the Kobe harbor was taken from the S.S. Explorer.
Across the water, one can see Harbor Land (with a large Ferris Wheel), Kobe Maritime Museum (the lime green structure that seems to have “wings”), and the Kobe Port Tower (the tall red building).
The castle was built in 1850 by Taoyotomi Hideyoshi and is acclaimed to be the most magnificent of the Japanese castles that remain in their original form.
www.semesteratsea.com /voyageweb/F02/vv/tour_japan.htm   (210 words)

  
 Kobe Business Portal Site 04/00
The construction of the research facilities on Kobe's Port Island is expected to be completed this fiscal year.
Establishment of the center in Kobe is expected to contribute greatly to clinical usage of regeneration therapy, the visionary 21st century therapy, and attract and foster businesses related to the biotechnology industry.
Kobe seems to have the adequate facilities necessary for business activities, but in my opinion, if the functions of air and sea ports work in conjunction, there will be added flexibility which will be a further improvement.
www.city.kobe.jp /cityoffice/27/asia/kaigai/portal2.html   (990 words)

  
 PORT OF KOBE/PORT & URBAN PROJECTS BUREAU KOBE CITY GOVERMENT/Tourist Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Meriken Park was opened in 1987 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Kobe.
Meriken Park is an attractive waterfront park on reclaimed land between Meriken Pier, the birthplace of the port.
With a height of 108m, Kobe Port Tower's red structure stands out proudly as a well-known symbol of Kobe, providing a panoramic view of the Port, Rokko mountains and across Osaka Bay.
www.city.kobe.jp /cityoffice/39/port/kankou/kankou_e.htm   (163 words)

  
 照明探偵団 [shomei tanteidan]
Kobe, very similar to the port town of Yokohama, is full of great spaces for pedestrians, including, the main strip, Flower Road, many arcades, underground passages, and the Kobe Meriken Park.
While most of the lights in this area are white mercury lamps, Kobe Port Tower glows a brilliant orange.
Looking from Port Island across the bay towards the Kobe waterfront, Meriken Park and Harbor Park, both places of escape for Kobe residents, are clearly visible.
www.shomei-tanteidan.org /english/fieldwork/world.lighting.journey/kobe.html   (177 words)

  
 Kobe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The name "Kobe" means "houses (families) owned by a shrine".
The original name of the port was Ohwada port.
This nonproliferation policy has been termed the "Kobe Formula".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kobe   (929 words)

  
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I wondered whether the Kobe branch offices were alright, whether my work colleagues were safe, and immediately decided that it was my job to return to Kobe immediately and lend a hand as best I could.
The head of the Port Authority, who had worked so furiously at the time, was still contributing to the development of the city, this time as the director of a museum.
He took me up to the viewing platform in the Kobe Port Tower, noting that the city was almost back to normal, and that a new airport construction was in the process on reclaimed land just off Kobe.
www.iist.or.jp /wf/magazine/0231/0231_E.html   (1648 words)

  
 Kobe Hotels: Hotel Okura Kobe Official Site, Kobe Luxury Hotel
Hotel Okura Kobe is a luxury 35-story hotel, overlooking the water on Kobe harborfront, next to Meriken Park and the Port Tower, the symbol of Kobe.
The ideal Kobe hotel for leisure travelers, families, or business executives, the Hotel Okura Kobe is close to numerous Kobe attractions, the Motomachi shopping area, and is in the heart of Kobe's business district.
With superb facilities for business and social events, the Hotel Okura Kobe is the ideal Kobe venue for every type of event, from gala evenings, conferences, and corporate meetings to banquets, receptions, and intimate gatherings.
kobe.okura.com   (292 words)

  
 Mark's & Deb's Japan Adventure Kobe Tower and Mosaic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
We went to the observation decks on the 5th and 6th floors of the tower and took in the amazing view.
Beside the Kobe Port Tower is the Maritime Museum.
From the Kobe Port Tower, we headed over to the Mosaic which was on the opposite side of the pier.
home.hvc.rr.com /hanleyfamily/Japan/KobeTower.htm   (193 words)

  
 Kobe Japan. Kobe Japan City Guide and Yellow Pages. Kobe Restaurants, Art, Music, Blogs, Real Estate, Weather, Maps.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Kobe beef is the most tender and flavorful beef in the world.
Kobe is one of the most beautiful ports in the world.
Kobe perches on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea.
www.hellokobe.com   (618 words)

  
 Kobe - Wikimedia Commons
Deutsch: Kobe ist eine Stadt, die in der Hyogo Präfektur in Japan liegt.
English: Kobe is a city in Japan, located in the Hyogo prefecture.
Slovenščina: Kobe je mesto na Japonskem; leži v prefekturi Hyogo.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Kobe   (153 words)

  
 Port of Kobe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
And there are many unique buildings such as port tower and marine museum.
On spring 2006, the Kobe airport at the southern end of port island is supposed to open.
"Kobe Ohashi" This bridge connects with "Kobe Port Island" which thousands of people live in and there is advanced medical facility.On spring 2006, "Kobe airport" at the southern end of port island is supposed to open.
mustapha.kir.jp /kobe/index.html   (196 words)

  
 My Trip To Japan
This is one of two main highways that go through Kobe.
Here is where I consider to be the center of downtown Kobe.
One way leads to Motomachi Street (China Street), another ways leads to the Shin Kobe Station, the opposite way goes to the Sannomiya Station, while other ways lead to the mountains and ocean.
www.angelfire.com /anime4/pchan/kobe.html   (290 words)

  
 Hotel Okura Kobe, Travel to Japan;Japan Hotel:Tokyo hotel, Japan hotel, Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Japan tour, Japan hotel ...
Enjoy the finest Kobe beef and fresh seafood, prepared in traditional style on a teppanyaki grill - an experience not to be missed.
The hotel facilities at Hotel Okura Kobe include an extensive Health Club as well as a shopping arcade located on the Lobby level, a wedding chapel, photo studio, dressing room and beauty salon on the 3rd floor, and a children's day care center on the 7th floor.
The Hotel Okura Kobe is in close proximity to a multitude of sightseeing and shopping opportunities including the famous Motomachi shopping street, exotic Chinatown, Motomachi Station, Meriken Park, Port Tower, and Meriken Hatoba.
www.japan-business-hotel-reservations.com /hotel_kobe_japan/hotel_okura_kobe/index.asp   (1400 words)

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