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This was a great mini-APpventure. It's just 10 miles from south of Las Vegas. According to the artist its considered 'a creative expression of human existence in the desert'.
All the years we have driven to Las Vegas, we have always wanted to stop here. Well, we finally found some time. Unfortunately, they were restoring the rocks with fresh paint for several days, and our visit happened to coincide with this. So as you can see some of the stone rocks had tarps around them, in addition there were orange construction barriers around the 7 Mountain's. Even still it was a great visit. Seeing the vast Nevada desert beyond the rocks was simply breathtaking. The image of these colorful rocks juxtaposed against the desert skyline is art in itself. The original intent of the work in 2016 of the work was to be on display for ONLY two years. But because of the popularity of the exhibit, it has been extended until the end of 2021. Who know if it will be extended again. So, if you are interested in visiting this location you have approximately one year... unless it gets extended again. What an adventure this was. If you are a fan at all of the 'Old Las Vegas', this is for you. I remember as a child driving through the original Las Vegas strip and seeing all these neon signs all lit up and moving, blinking, and shining.
This boneyard of signs is simply a must for any Las Vegas trip. The museum has created a meandering path to easily display these timeless pieces of art. This layout also helps to not crowd the site. The visitors are always moving. Some of these signs are so massive that this really is the only way to really appreciate them. At one time these signs were atop multiple story buildings. Now to view them eyelevel it's just such a treat, and well worth the $28. admission. There are several types of tickets you can purchase. With ours, it came with a self-guided headset. Through this you receive detailed information on almost every piece in the museum (what year was it put up, which hotel it came from, when was it removed, etc...). Those details are what make this place so special. Most of the signs we saw here were from the 50's though the 80's. There were some from other decades, but the majority were from the heyday of the Las Vegas's Neon days. On our next visit we plan to visit it's sister museum just next door. This one is open at night and the signs are actually lit up as they were in their heyday. That should be a great sight to see. From online: The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, features signs from old casinos and other businesses displayed outdoors on 2.62 acres. The museum features a restored lobby shell from the defunct La Concha Motel as its visitor center, which officially opened on October 27, 2012. www.neonmuseum.org/ a classic catalan gothic churchThe Church of Santa Maria del Pi is a classic Catalan Gothic Church built on the artistic principle and rich culture and history. It has a wide interior with a single nave and its aisles have ornate chapels that seems to awaken and invigorate your spiritual and religious faith. From the inside, you will notice the amazing rib vault that encase the structure of the church. This design has held the architecture of Santa Mari del Pi for centuries and it is truly amazing that today's visitor can watch this gothic architecture in awe and excitement. This church may not be as big as the other churches in Barcelona, but the experience that you will get by seeing and visiting the majestic structure and architecture of this church is equally exhilarating thus giving you a historical APPventure. a journey in the medieval city of gironaGirona is a city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region known for its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell) and the Roman remains of the Força Vella fortress. A famous bridge called the Pont de les Peixateries Velles (Eiffel Bridge) that spans the Onyar River is the main entry into Girona’s medieval fortress. When you walk along the Eiffel Bridge, take a look at the spectacular view of the river with the reflection of the apartment buildings on the surface of the water and get your camera ready so you can take a shot of the scenery that is quite unique. As you enter Girona after walking through the bridge, your APPventure will allow you to experience the feeling of walking along with the ancient citizens of the town as you stroll down the medieval walls. There are several tower structures that graces the medieval walls and if you have the chance to get up there, you will wonder in awe as you look at the beautiful views of the city. One of the must-see structures that dominates the skyline in this area is the Girona Cathedral, which was used to film the sixth season of the Game of Thrones. Check out the pictures below and it may even spark your memory of a specific scene of the show when you see the majestic staircase that leads to the doors of the cathedral. There are many other landmarks that you can explore in Girona but our pictures below will paint a more vivid APPventure for you. |
AuthorPhilip and Andrew enjoys taking excursions on every APpventure to help them expand their knowledge of people's culture, food and traditions. The blogs that you will see here will help paint and illustrate some of our most exciting Land tours. Archives
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