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[ Looking for the way into Paradise : Keep Looking ] The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland

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Royal Castle in Warsaw, the capital of Poland:

The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Polish: Zamek Królewski w Warszawie) is a castle residency and was the official residence of the Polish monarchs. It is located in the Castle Square, at the entrance to the Warsaw Old Town. The personal offices of the king and the administrative offices of the Royal Court of Poland were located there from the 16th century until the Partitions of Poland. In its long history the Royal Castle was repeatedly devastated and plundered by Swedish, Brandenburgian, German, and Russian armies.

The Constitution of 3 May 1791, Europe's first modern codified national constitution, as well as the second-oldest national constitution in the world, was drafted here by the Four-Year Sejm. In the 19th century, after the collapse of the November Uprising, it was used as an administrative center by the Tsar. Between 1926 and World War II the palace was the seat of the Polish president, Ignacy Mościcki. After the devastation done by Nazis, during Warsaw Uprising, Castle was rebuilt and reconstructed. In 1980, Royal Castle, together with the Old Town was registry in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today it is a historical and national monument, and is listed as a national museum.

The interior consists of many different rooms, all painstakingly restored with as much original exhibits as possible after the destruction of the Second World War.

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WIKIPEDIA = ROYAL CASTLE = WARSAW = TAKE ME THERE

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[ Beautiful Old Town District : Simply Delicious at all times ] Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:08:58 -0800

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Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa [varˈʂava] is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River roughly 260 kilometers (162 mi) from the Baltic Sea and 300 kilometers (186 mi) from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population as of June 2009 was estimated at 1,711,466, and the Warsaw metropolitan area at approximately 2,785,000.The city area is 516.9 square kilometers (199.6 sq mi), with an agglomeration of 6,100.43 square kilometers (2,355.4 sq mi) (Warsaw Metro Area – Obszar Metropolitalny Warszawy).Warsaw is the 9th largest city in the European Union by population.

Warszawianka (1831) (French: La Varsovienne) is widely considered the unofficial anthem of Warsaw. On 9 November 1940 the City of Warsaw was awarded the highest military decoration for courage in the face of the enemy - Order Virtuti Militari for the heroic defence in 1939.

Warsaw is also known as the "phoenix city", as it recovered from extensive damage during World War II (during which 80% of its buildings were destroyed), being rebuilt with the effort of Polish citizens. Warsaw has given its name to the Warsaw Confederation, Warsaw Pact, the Duchy of Warsaw, Warsaw Convention, Treaty of Warsaw and the Warsaw Uprising.

For more information on Warsaw, the capital of Poland, please consult:
WIKIPEDIA = WARSAW = The capital of Poland = Please, Take Me There

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The European Borders Agency in Warsaw has been created to help border forces in Europe cooperate more.

----Gijs de Vries

[ Leading Light in Hospitality - 2 - ] LE REGINA - MaMaison, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:33:59 -0800

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The Le Regina is one of the leading lights in Warsaw, Poland in the boutique hotel category, but lets have a look what is a boutique hotel / definition, right here:

Boutique hotel is a term popularized in North America and the United Kingdom to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized accommodation and services / facilities. Sometimes known as "design hotels" or "lifestyle hotels", boutique hotels began appearing in the 1980s in major cities like London, New York, and San Francisco. Typically boutique hotels are furnished in a themed, stylish and/or aspirational manner. They usually are considerably smaller than mainstream hotels, often ranging from 3 to 50 guest rooms.

Boutique hotels are always individual and are therefore extremely unlikely to be found amongst the homogeneity of large chain hotel groups. Guest rooms and suites may be fitted with telephony and Wi-Fi Internet, air-conditioning, honesty bars and often cable/pay TV, but equally may have none of these, focusing on quiet and comfort rather than gadgetry. Guest services are often attended to by 24-hour hotel staff. Many boutique hotels have on-site dining facilities, and the majority offer bars and lounges that may also be open to the general public. Despite this definition, the popularity of the boutique term and concept has led to some confusion about the term. Boutique hotels have typically been unique properties operated by individuals or companies with a small collection. However, their successes have prompted multi-national hotel companies to try to establish their own brands in order to capture a market share. The most notable example is Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's W Hotels, ranging from large boutique hotels, such as the W Union Square NY, to the W 'boutique resorts' in the Maldives, to true luxury boutique hotel collections, such as the Bulgari collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, SLS Hotels, Epoque Hotels,Thompson Hotels, Joie De Vie hotels, The Keating Hotel, and O Hotel, among many others.

There is some overlap between the concept of a small boutique hotel and a bed and breakfast.

In the United States, New York remains the centre of the boutique hotel phenomenon, as the original Schrager-era boutique hotels remain relevant and are joined by scores of independent and small-chain competitors, mainly clustered about Midtown and downtown Manhattan. The French Quarter and Garden District, New Orleans have several dozen boutique hotels, most of which are located in old homes or inns. These usually provide an ambiance based on 19th-century antiques, artwork with New Orleans themes, vintage or reproduction furniture and decor and/or interesting historical associations. Miami and Miami Beach also have several boutique hotels, found mostly along the beachfront streets Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. Most of these are in buildings from the heyday of the Art Deco period. Their attractions include the Art Deco ambiance, beach access, nouvelle and Latin cuisines, and tropical-themed interior decor.

The concept of boutique or design hotels has spread throughout the world, including European countries like Spain, and East Asian countries such as Thailand, where many boutique or design hotels are sprouting, especially in resort locations, such as Phuket and Hua Hin. Other Far Eastern cities in which boutique and design hotels are becoming increasingly popular include Bangkok, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Boutique hotels are even appearing in such places as Indonesia, mainland China, Iceland, Peru, and Turkey, demonstrating that the concept has penetrated beyond the typical design capitals of the world and is entering new markets.

For more discoveries about this most fascinating subject, please consult:
WIKIPEDIA = BOUTIQUE HOTELS = Take Me There

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I need something truly beautiful to look at in hotel rooms.
-------Vivien Leigh

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[ Leading Light in Hospitality ] LE REGINA - MaMaison, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:52:52 -0800

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[ Royal entrance : Beauty to discover ] The Royal Castle, Old Town, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:28:27 -0800

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[ The Art Collective : ViVa La Difference : Sensual Moments ] Warsaw, the capital of Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:17:48 -0800

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Warsaw:

Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa [varˈʂava] ( listen); see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River roughly 260 kilometers (162 mi) from the Baltic Sea and 300 kilometers (186 mi) from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population as of June 2009 was estimated at 1,711,466, and the Warsaw metropolitan area at approximately 2,785,000. The city area is 516.9 square kilometers (199.6 sq mi), with an agglomeration of 6,100.43 square kilometers (2,355.4 sq mi) (Warsaw Metro Area – Obszar Metropolitalny Warszawy).Warsaw is the 9th largest city in the European Union by population.

Warszawianka (1831) (French: La Varsovienne) is widely considered the unofficial anthem of Warsaw. On 9 November 1940 the City of Warsaw was awarded the highest military decoration for courage in the face of the enemy - Order Virtuti Militari for the heroic defence in 1939.

Warsaw is also known as the "phoenix city", as it recovered from extensive damage during World War II (during which 80% of its buildings were destroyed), being rebuilt with the effort of Polish citizens. Warsaw has given its name to the Warsaw Confederation, Warsaw Pact, the Duchy of Warsaw, Warsaw Convention, Treaty of Warsaw and the Warsaw Uprising.

For more information about the capital of Poland please consult the following:
WIKIPEDIA = WARSAW, the capital of Poland = TAKE ME THERE ON A JOURNEY OF SENSUAL DISCOVERY

FOOD FOR THOUGHTS:

Keep looking around. There's always something you've missed.

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---Ansel Adams

[ The beautiful walk to magical discoveries ] - The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:29:19 -0800

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[ Beautiful hospitality : Inside More ] Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Poland - The Venti - tre Restaurant

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:53:14 -0800

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Hotel opening: 2002

Hotel interior design: FODA Atlanta, USA

Regency brand image / definition: Hyatt Regency hotels are full service properties with facilities tailored to serve the needs of conventions, business travelers and resort vacationers; they are conveniently located in urban, suburban, airport, convention and resort destinations around the world.

WIKIPEDIA = HYATT around the World

Location: Belwederska 23, [ Diplomatic district ] Warsaw, Poland

Rooms / Suites: 246

[ Majestic Charm and Tradition ] The Royal Castle, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:35:07 -0800

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[ Majestic Architecture : Beauty included ] The Royal Castle, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:53:59 -0800

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[ Majestic Beauty ] The Royal Castle, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:29:25 -0800

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[ Landmark Pleasures ] Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:21:55 -0800

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[ The Regency Suite / Bedroom ] - Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Poland - in the heart of the diplomatic district!

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:44:46 -0800

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The Metropolitan by Lord Norman Foster, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:11:55 -0800

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Vital statistics about the Metropolitan building in Warsaw include:

Name: Metropolitan [ Office building ]

Address: Plac Pilsudskiego 1, 2, 3, Warsaw, Poland

Floors / above ground: 7

Construction type: Low-rise building

Current status: Completed

Facade material: Granite

Facade system: Curtain wall

Architectural style: Modernism

Main usage: Commercial offices

Side usages: Shops, Restaurants

Other important facts and infos about the Metropolitan building in Warsaw include:

- One of the city's famous buildings.

- Metropolitan is among the winners of the prestigious architectural RIBA Worldwide Award in 2004.

- Metropolitan was awarded a MIPIM Award on March 11, 2004, the most prestigious distinction in the property world, in a business center's category.

- The construction of a modern office building in such a culturally-sensitive location led to a heated debate among Polish architects.

- The 50-meter diameter courtyard in the heart of the building and three passages allow pedestrian shortcuts across the site, resulting in an open public area.

- This resulted in rounded corners and vertical granite fins which, when viewed from the side give the façade solidity but when viewed from the front seem to disappear. Similar fins, but made of glass were installed in Crown Point. [ The Crown Point is another famous building in Warsaw and is constructed mainly in glass / limestone / concrete - but by architect Ludwik Konior & Montois Partners Architects ]

- Due to its sensitive location the project was discussed with conservators of historic monuments, which led to design changes that complimented the neighboring buildings and sites.

- The occupied square formerly belonged to the Saxon Axis, the grandest baroque urban scheme in Warsaw.

- Built in close proximity to historically and culturally significant sites: the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, the Zacheta State Art Gallery, the Grand Theater and the Saxon Garden.
Borders the north side of Pilsudski Square, one of the most historically-important in Warsaw.

- The Metropolitan is comprised of three separate, but linked buildings.

Architect: Foster + Partners [ Lord - Norman - Foster ]

Opening: 2003

About the architect: Norman Robert Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, OM (born 1 June 1935) is a British architect whose company maintains an international design practice. He is Britain's most prolific builder of landmark office buildings. In 2009 Foster was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award in the Arts category.

SEE ALSO FOR MORE INFOS:
WIKIPEDIA = LORD FOSTER = ARCHITECT of the METROPOLITAN in WARSAW

[ Majestic Architecture : Beauty included ] The Royal Castle, Warsaw, Poland

nobody@flickr.com (|| UggBoy♥UggGirl || PHOTO || WORLD || TRAVEL ||) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:33:25 -0800

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