Monthly Archives: August 2010

Leonardo Da Vinci Airport

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

The Airport was officially opened on January 15, 1961, with two runways, replacing the small Rome Ciampino Airport which remains in service for domestic and charter operations. During the decade Alitalia invested heavily in the new airport, building hangars and … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Airport : Schiphol

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (is the Netherlands’ main international airport, located 20 minutes (4.9 NM (9.1 km; 5.6 mi) southwest of Amsterdam, in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The airport’s official English name, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, places the words in the Dutch order … Continue reading →

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GLASGOW : Coat of Arms

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Here is the Bird that never flew Here is the Tree that never grew Here is the Bell that never rang Here is the Fish that never swam Glasgow’s Coat of Arms dates back to 1866 when the Lord Lyon … Continue reading →

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St Enoch Square

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

St. Enoch Square in Glasgow, Scotland is one of the city’s main public spaces. The square is situated at the bottom end of Buchanan Street, the city’s busiest shopping street. It has a subway station situated underneath the square. The … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Green

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Glasgow Green is a park situated in the east end of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde. It is the oldest park in the city dating back to the 15th century. In 1450, King James II granted … Continue reading →

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Mother Teresa – (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Remember Mother Teresa on 100th anniversary of her birth Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, on August 26, 1910. Her family was of Albanian descent. At the age of twelve, she felt strongly the call of God. … Continue reading →

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