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The Sheikh Zayed Mosque represents a key fixture of the city's architectural patrimony. Its construction was initiated under the administration of the late President HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a key figure in the foundation of the modern UAE.
More than 3,000 workers and 38 contracting companies took part in the construction of the mosque. Construction began on 5 November 1996. The building is large enough to safely contain a maximum of approximately 41,000 people. The overall structure is 22,412 square metres (241,240 square feet). The internal prayer halls were initially opened in December 2007.
In July 2019, the Grand Mosque was listed among the top global attractions by TripAdvisor. As a part of its Travelers Choice Awards, the travel website placed the architectural masterpiece on number three out of the 750 landmarks considered from 68 different countries.
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque represents a key fixture of the city's architectural patrimony. Its construction was initiated under the administration of the late President HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a key figure in the foundation of the modern UAE.
More than 3,000 workers and 38 contracting companies took part in the construction of the mosque. Construction began on 5 November 1996. The building is large enough to safely contain a maximum of approximately 41,000 people. The overall structure is 22,412 square metres (241,240 square feet). The internal prayer halls were initially opened in December 2007.
In July 2019, the Grand Mosque was listed among the top global attractions by TripAdvisor. As a part of its Travelers Choice Awards, the travel website placed the architectural masterpiece on number three out of the 750 landmarks considered from 68 different countries.
Tuck is a cute bulldog who definitely breathes heavily when he is out for a walk... apparently he is quite a snorer as well. But a very friendly dog with a face that only his mother could really love...hahaha. This is an on-going album of new dogs (and their owners) that I meet while walking around. All pics are double exposures and often I provide the owners with a photo of them and their doggies as a thank you. It is a great way to interact with lovely dogs and meet new folk.
abandoned sample of "organic #architecture" of the second half of the 20th century from the #SovietUnion, which stands among mountains and forests, next to a stormy river
