Home Away from home ? What does that even mean? It is somewhere you go that feels like home? To be honest no one will ever know :(. But honestly, in my personal experience that is how i feel everyday..
"Home is where the heart is". This was the one thing that stuck to me from my 8th grade homeroom teacher, of course inspiration wise. Those words stuck to me honestly, and I just always kept that in mind. Even to this day being halfway done with my freshman year I remember them.
But.. what do you consider home? School, your job, a family members home, or your own..
For people like me who have more than one home it is truly hard to pick. I consider only two places my home.. Poland and my home in New York City.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Works Cited
Works Cited
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http://www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower
http://www.notredamecathedralparis.com/
http://www.easybib.com/cite/results?source=website&provider=&cite-style=mla7&query=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aviewoncities.com%2Fparis%2Fgaredorsay.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower
http://www.notredamecathedralparis.com/
Le Musee d'Orsay
Le Musee d'Orsay
Le Musee d'Orsay is actually housed in a grand railway staion which was built in 1900.The railway was designed by Eugene Henard. The museum was opened on November 1986. Le Musee d'Orsay was put in place for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. Later on it became home to 2300 paintings, 1500 sculptures and 1000 other. The museum was home to most nineteenth and twentieth century art.
Le Musee d'Orsay is actually housed in a grand railway staion which was built in 1900.The railway was designed by Eugene Henard. The museum was opened on November 1986. Le Musee d'Orsay was put in place for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. Later on it became home to 2300 paintings, 1500 sculptures and 1000 other. The museum was home to most nineteenth and twentieth century art.
Le Palais de Versailles
Le Palais de Versailles
Les Palais de Versailles was built from 1682 until 1790 and served as a hunting lodge and the official residence of the Kings. Le Palais de Versailles was built by Louis XIV. The whole village stretches for about 10 miles and is home is 60,000 thousand people.
Les Palais de Versailles was built from 1682 until 1790 and served as a hunting lodge and the official residence of the Kings. Le Palais de Versailles was built by Louis XIV. The whole village stretches for about 10 miles and is home is 60,000 thousand people.
Les Invalides
Les Invalides
Les Invalides is known as a hotel founded by Louis XIV in 1671. The construction of Les Invalides took about three years from 1676 to 1679. The architect was Liberal Bruant and was built by Jules Hardouin Mansart. The purpose was a home for veterans and a church for soldiers with daily masses. Les Invalides is 351 feet high from the highest dome and 643 feet wide.
FUN FACT!
The remains of Emperor Napoleon are entombed at Les Invalides
Les Invalides is known as a hotel founded by Louis XIV in 1671. The construction of Les Invalides took about three years from 1676 to 1679. The architect was Liberal Bruant and was built by Jules Hardouin Mansart. The purpose was a home for veterans and a church for soldiers with daily masses. Les Invalides is 351 feet high from the highest dome and 643 feet wide.
The remains of Emperor Napoleon are entombed at Les Invalides
La Basilique du Sacre Coeur
La Basilique du Sacre Coeur
La Basilique du Sacre Coeur is a Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914. Paul Abadie was the architect and he designed the building in a Romanesque- Byzantine style. It was built for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to be a place of worship and prayer. La Basilique du Sacre Coeur is 83 meters high from the highest dome.
La Basilique du Sacre Coeur is a Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914. Paul Abadie was the architect and he designed the building in a Romanesque- Byzantine style. It was built for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to be a place of worship and prayer. La Basilique du Sacre Coeur is 83 meters high from the highest dome.
FUN FACT!
It is believed that the actual sacred heart of Jesus is found with the statues of saints.
La Grande Arche
La Grande Arches
La Grande Arches built at the end of the twentieth century is a modern arch. It was built by the order of President Francois Mitterrand in the 1980's and took a few years to build.The construction began in 1984 and was complete in 1989. The architect on this job was Johann Otto von Spreckelsen. La Grande Arches was built for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Arch is 361 feet high and has a width of 348 feet.
FUN FACT!
The arch is big enough to fit the Notre Dame Cathedrale !
La Grande Arches built at the end of the twentieth century is a modern arch. It was built by the order of President Francois Mitterrand in the 1980's and took a few years to build.The construction began in 1984 and was complete in 1989. The architect on this job was Johann Otto von Spreckelsen. La Grande Arches was built for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Arch is 361 feet high and has a width of 348 feet.
The arch is big enough to fit the Notre Dame Cathedrale !
La Conciergerie
La Conciergerie
La Conciergerie was a former prison in Paris. La Conciergerie was built in the early fourteenth centurey under the rule of Phillippe le Bel. It was originally built to be Philips the Fair palace but then was converted into a prison. La Conciergerie is 85 meters high and 27.5 meters long.
Fun Fact!
Wealthy prisoners were actually treated well, while poor prisoners were kept in dark rooms in the basement.
La Conciergerie was a former prison in Paris. La Conciergerie was built in the early fourteenth centurey under the rule of Phillippe le Bel. It was originally built to be Philips the Fair palace but then was converted into a prison. La Conciergerie is 85 meters high and 27.5 meters long.
Wealthy prisoners were actually treated well, while poor prisoners were kept in dark rooms in the basement.
L'Opera Garnier
L'Opera Garnier
L'Opera Garnier is the opera house of Paris. Construction of the opera began in 1862 but wasn't completed til 1875. The structure was designed by Charles Garnier during the rule of Emperor Napoleon III. The purpose of the opera was for the arts and mainly ballet performances. L'Opera Ganier is one of the worlds largest theater by acreage. L'Opera Garnier is 73,6 meters high.
FUN FACT!
Construction had to be put on hold due to the discover of a small lake under the opera!
L'Opera Garnier is the opera house of Paris. Construction of the opera began in 1862 but wasn't completed til 1875. The structure was designed by Charles Garnier during the rule of Emperor Napoleon III. The purpose of the opera was for the arts and mainly ballet performances. L'Opera Ganier is one of the worlds largest theater by acreage. L'Opera Garnier is 73,6 meters high.
FUN FACT!
Construction had to be put on hold due to the discover of a small lake under the opera!
Le Centre Pompidou
Le Centre Pompidou
Le Centre Pompidou is a complex building that is both a museum and a library. The building took around 4 years to complete, with construction beginning in 1972 and ending in 1976. The two architects on this job were Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. Le Centre Pompidou is home to many modern arts and its purpose was mainly for tourist. Le Centre Pompidou consists of five large and roomy floors. It is home to works of art by artist such as Picasso, Matisse, Kadinsky, and pop-art.
FUN FACT!
The colorful pipes around the whole building are actually color coded each having a specific purpose.
Le Centre Pompidou is a complex building that is both a museum and a library. The building took around 4 years to complete, with construction beginning in 1972 and ending in 1976. The two architects on this job were Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. Le Centre Pompidou is home to many modern arts and its purpose was mainly for tourist. Le Centre Pompidou consists of five large and roomy floors. It is home to works of art by artist such as Picasso, Matisse, Kadinsky, and pop-art.
The colorful pipes around the whole building are actually color coded each having a specific purpose.
Le Musee du Louvre
Le Musee du Louvre
La Musee du Louvre is one of the world's largest museum that also is also considered to be a historical landmark. The Museum was established in 1792. The Louvre was built under the rule of King Philip Augustus. The Louvre was not originally planned to be a museum, the purpose of it was to protect the city from outside attacks. The entire building takes up 15 acres! Also this museum is home to approximately 35,000 pieces of art.
FUN FACT!
Le Musee du Louvre is home to the world famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo De Vinci
La Musee du Louvre is one of the world's largest museum that also is also considered to be a historical landmark. The Museum was established in 1792. The Louvre was built under the rule of King Philip Augustus. The Louvre was not originally planned to be a museum, the purpose of it was to protect the city from outside attacks. The entire building takes up 15 acres! Also this museum is home to approximately 35,000 pieces of art.
Le Musee du Louvre is home to the world famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo De Vinci
L'Arc de Triomphe
L' Arc de Triomphe
L'Arc de Triomphe stands tall in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle. This monument was built between the years of 1806 and 1836. The arch comes together with the work of many architects, these include Jean Chalgrin, James Pradier, and Jean-Nicolas Huyot. L'Arc de Triomphe was built imhonor of those who fought in the Napoleonic War. On the side of the arc are engraved the generals who fought in the wars for France. L'Arc de Triomphe stands 162 feet tall and 150 feet wide.
FUN FACT!
The tomb of the unknown solider is found to be under L'Arc de Triomphe.
L'Arc de Triomphe stands tall in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle. This monument was built between the years of 1806 and 1836. The arch comes together with the work of many architects, these include Jean Chalgrin, James Pradier, and Jean-Nicolas Huyot. L'Arc de Triomphe was built imhonor of those who fought in the Napoleonic War. On the side of the arc are engraved the generals who fought in the wars for France. L'Arc de Triomphe stands 162 feet tall and 150 feet wide.
FUN FACT!
The tomb of the unknown solider is found to be under L'Arc de Triomphe.
La Cathédrale Notre Dame
FUN FACT/ FAMOUS PEOPLE!
In the Cathedrale you could find cravings of Old Testament Kings.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
La Tour Eiffel
La Tour Eiffel
La Tour Eiffel construction began on January 28, 1887, and ended on March 31, 1889. The construction took around 27 months to complete. This very known and famous monument was designed and constructed by Gustave Eiffel, after whom the monument was also named. The Eiffel tower was built for the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Eiffel tower stands 10,000 feet high in the sky with an extra 65 feet with its antenna. FUN FACTS !
The Eiffel Tower needs to be repainted every seven years.
In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was intended to be demolished but because it served as a radio antenna in World War I, it was saved.
The structure of the Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be built in Barcelona but it was rejected and is now the most visited structure in Paris.
During the colder months the Eiffel Tower is actually shorter by 15 cm. !
FAMOUS PEOPLE!
Erika Eiffel actually married the Eiffel Tower during a ceremony in 2007
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Paris: La Ville Lumiere
12 Sites qu'il faut visiter
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1. La Tour Eiffel
2. La Cathedrale Notre Dame
3. L'Arc de Triomphe
4. Le Musee du Louvre
5. Le Centre Pompidou
6. L'Opera Garnier
7. La Conciergerie
8.La Grande Arche
9. La Basilique du Sacre Coeur
10. Les Invalides
11. Le Palais de Versailles
12. Le Musee d'Orsay
Conclusion
In the future I definitely see myself taking a trip to Paris. Overall the French culture, language, and the country are just so beautiful and unique. The language is a melody to the ears, the food is a reward to the tastebuds and the artifacts are beauty to the eyes. During my trip the artifact that I definitely will not miss is the Eiffel Tower. Since I was little, the Eiffel Tower has just been so amazing for me. I am used to tall buildings and overall tall surroundings but the Eiffel Tower still continuously fascinated me. I never understood its history but now that I do it better allows me to understand why such a beautiful monument exists. I just believe that it is a beautiful place to visit, climb, take pictures, and just let in how beautiful the world we live in is.
Conclusion
In the future I definitely see myself taking a trip to Paris. Overall the French culture, language, and the country are just so beautiful and unique. The language is a melody to the ears, the food is a reward to the tastebuds and the artifacts are beauty to the eyes. During my trip the artifact that I definitely will not miss is the Eiffel Tower. Since I was little, the Eiffel Tower has just been so amazing for me. I am used to tall buildings and overall tall surroundings but the Eiffel Tower still continuously fascinated me. I never understood its history but now that I do it better allows me to understand why such a beautiful monument exists. I just believe that it is a beautiful place to visit, climb, take pictures, and just let in how beautiful the world we live in is.
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