Burj Khalifa

Location :Downtown Dubai, United Arab of Emirates.
Architect : Skidmore, Owings & Meriil LLP (SOM)
Building Type: Supertall skycraper
Materials : Reflective glazing, aluminum and textured stainless steel
Construction: Reinforced concrete and steel
Date: from 2004 to 2010
Floor Area: 464,511 m2 (5.67 million square feet)
Height: 828 meters (2,716.5 ft)
Stories : 160+ stories

Village, Holland

Because a large part of Holland has peaty soil, the houses in the villages were built of wood. The houses were painted in green and in grey colours. Each village had its own colour green or grey. you still can see these houses on the Zaanse Schans in green colours and in the village Borek in Waterland in grey colours. In every village you could find windmills. These windmills were used for production or for controlling the water housekeeping. The Function of the windmills has nowadays taken by machines.

Dam Square, Amsterdam

The Dam Square is the most well-known and important location in the city. It lies in the histroical centre. On one side you see the neoclassical Royal Palace, this was the house of the first King of Holland, Willem I. Now it is at the disposal of the Royal Family and used for state-visits. The palace is open for visitors all year round.

On the other side of the square is the National Monument, a white stone pilar to memorise the victims of World War II.

The Dam Square is the location of events, demonstrations and a meeting place for many people.