New Zealand
Beehive, Wellington
The Beehive is the common name for the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington. It is so-called because its shape is reminiscent of that of a traditional woven form of beehive known as a "skep". It is registered as a Category I heritage building by Heritage New Zealand. Construction was completed in 1981. The building houses the offices of the prime minister and other ministers.
Sent by Xavier in Wellington, New Zealand
on 31 Oct, 2016
travel time 18 days
distance travelled 17,042 km
Spain
Palacio de Fomento (Ministry of Agriculture), Madrid
The Palace of Fomento, also known as the Ministry of Agriculture Building, is a nineteenth-century office building in Madrid, Spain. Designed by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco. The building's name has changed over the years reflecting the official name of the Ministry which occupies it. It was originally occupied by the Ministerio de Fomento (Ministry of Public Works and Transport).
Sent by Heiko in Freiburg, Germany
sent on 20 Aug, 2019
travel time 6 days
distance travelled 1,852 km
China
Qingdao Office building
Qingdao is a major city in the east of Shandong Province on China's Yellow Sea coast. It is also a major nodal city of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Initiative that connects Asia with Europe.
Sent by WenZhu in Wuhan China
on 23 Jul, 2019
travel time 16 days
distance travelled 7,131 km
Monticello. Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
West front early spring
Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region. Due to its architectural and historic significance, the property has been designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1987 Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sent by Ilyse on 2 Jun, 2018 from Richmond
