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Estrella De Puebla
Estrella de Puebla ( Spanish for "Star of Puebla") is a touristic Ferris wheel located in Puebla de Zaragoza, in Puebla, Mexico. It was opened on July 22, 2013, by governor Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas. The wheel received the Guinness Record for the world's largest portable observation wheel, with a diameter of 69.8 meters (229 feet) and a height of 80 meters (260 feet). The Estrella de Puebla is part of a touristic complex that includes the Parque Lineal, Jardín del Arte, Ecoparque Metropolitano, Paseo del Río Atoyac, as well as the International Museum of the Baroque. Governor Miguel Barbosa Huerta, stated that the idea of retiring the Estrella de Puebla has not been dismissed, as it is "Moreno Valle's insignia of waste". However, local media has demonstrated that the attraction is economically self-sustaining. Background In January 2013, it was announced that governor Rafael Moreno Valle was evaluating the possibility of installing an observation wheel in Puebla, as par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferris Wheel
A Ferris wheel (also called a Giant Wheel or an observation wheel) is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating upright wheel with multiple passenger-carrying components (commonly referred to as passenger cars, cabins, tubs, gondolas, capsules, or pods) attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, they are kept upright, usually by gravity. Some of the largest modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on the outside of the rim, with electric motors to independently rotate each car to keep it upright. These cars are often referred to as capsules or pods. The original Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as a landmark for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago; however, wheels of this form predate Ferris's wheel by centuries. The generic term "Ferris wheel," now used in English for all such structures, has become the most common type of amusement ride at state fairs in the United States. The tallest Ferris wheel, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Puebla
The Battle of Puebla ( es, Batalla de Puebla; french: Bataille de Puebla) took place on 5 May, Cinco de Mayo, 1862, near Puebla de Zaragoza during the Second French intervention in Mexico. French troops under the command of Charles de Lorencez repeatedly failed to storm the forts of Loreto and Guadalupe situated on top of the hills overlooking the city of Puebla, and eventually retreated to Orizaba in order to await reinforcements. Lorencez was dismissed from his command, and French troops under Élie Frédéric Forey would eventually take the city, but the Mexican victory at Puebla against a better equippedThe following sources are mentioning that Zaragoza was heading 12,000 troops : seThe Cinco de Mayo and French Imperialism– Hicks, Peter, Fondation Napoléon, and General Gustave Léon Niox book, ''Expédition du Mexique : 1861–1867'', published in 1874 by Librairie militaire de J. Dumaine, p. 16Read online/ref> force provided patriotic inspiration to the Mexicans. The ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Monica Temple
Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring children gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve of toys and candy or coal or nothing, depending on whether they are "naughty or nice". In the legend, he accomplishes this with the aid of Christmas elves, who make the toys in his workshop, often said to be at the North Pole, and flying reindeer who pull his sleigh through the air. The modern figure of Santa is based on folklore traditions surrounding Saint Nicholas, the English figure of Father Christmas and the Dutch figure of ''Sinterklaas''. Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, red hat with white fur, and black leather belt and boots, carrying a bag full of gifts for childr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chapel Of The Rosario, Puebla
The Chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is the chapel attached to the Church of Santo Domingo in the city of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. Work of the 17th century, summit of the New Spanish Baroque, was described in its time as the Eighth Wonder of the World by Friar Diego de Gorozpe, in a print of 1690, regarded like this for a long time in New Spain, as well as ''La Casa de Oro'' (The Golden House) and ''Domus Aurea''. It is one of the most prominent examples of the New Spanish Baroque and one of the greatest artistic-religious achievements in Mexico. It is a chapel full of symbolisms, where each element represents something related to the Catholicism and Dominican Order beliefs. It is located on pedestrian avenue 5 de Mayo number 407. The building is part of the Historic Center of Puebla City, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. History The order of the Our Lady of the Rosary was promoted by the Dominican Order, who dedicated in each of their convents a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puebla Cathedral
The Basilica Cathedral of Puebla, as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is known according to its Marian invocation, is the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles (Mexico). It is one of the most important buildings in the historic center of Puebla declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has the prerogative of being the first sumptuous temple that under good designs was made in the Americas, consecrated in 1649, ahead of the Metropolitan of Mexico that was dedicated in 1653. It was founded by Philip II of Spain. The current Herrerian-style cathedral was built between the 16th and 17th centuries, and replaced the previous one that existed in what is now the atrium. Seventy-four years passed from the beginning of its construction in 1575 to its consecration, during the reigns of three successive kings of Spain, Philip II, Philip III and Philip IV. The setbacks that occurred throughout those years led to numerous modifications of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelópolis (Puebla)
Angelópolis is a residential and commercial area in Puebla City, in the state of Puebla, Mexico. Today it is one of the most modern areas in Mexico and the most important of Puebla. There are 3 universities there: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Universidad Iberoamericana, and Universidad Anáhuac; likewise there are some private schools like: Instituto Andes, Colegio del Bosque, etc. Splits and opulent residential developments contrast with some neighbors and villages in the area, like Concepción La Cruz, Santa Rosa and Ciudad Judicial. In the area is the known " Centro Comercial Angelópolis" ( Angelópolis Mall); in addition, the area is noted for being one of the most luxurious in the country as a magnet for both local and foreign investors, for its skyscrapers, luxurious residential developments, cultural spaces, parks, malls, hospitals, service centers, tourist attractions, etc. History The Megaproject "Angelópolis" was planned in 1995 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paseo Bravo
Paseo may refer to: * a ''paseo'', a promenade, esplanade or public avenue. * ''Paseo'', a euphemism for a ride to summary execution during the White Terror during the Spanish Civil War Parkways and malls * The Paseo (Kansas City, Missouri), a parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. * The Paseo (Pasadena), an outdoor mall in Pasadena, California, U.S. * Paseo Arts District, a commercial shopping district in Oklahoma City, U.S. * Paseo de la Reforma, wide avenue that runs diagonally across the heart of Mexico City * Paseo de Roxas, prime commercial artery in the Makati Central Business District of Metro Manila Entertainment * ''Paseo'' (film), a 2018 Canadian short film * "Paseo", a song by Paradisio from ''Paradisio'' Other * Toyota Paseo, a subcompact car * Paseo (restaurant) Paseo is a chain of Caribbean sandwich shops based in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1994 and went bankrupt in 2014 before being revived under new ownership the following year. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurer German Wheels GmbH
Maurer is a German surname, translating in English to "bricklayer" or "wall builder." Notable people with the surname include: * Adrian Maurer (1901–1943), American football player *Alfred Maurer (politician) (1888–1954), Estonian politician *Alfred Werner Maurer (born 1945), German architect, urban planner and art historian *Alfred Henry Maurer (1868–1932), American artist *Andreas Maurer (tennis) (born 1958), German professional tennis player *Andreas Maurer (Austrian politician) (1919–2010), Austrian politician *Andreas Maurer (German politician) (born 1970), German local politician * Andy Maurer (1948–2016), American football player *Angela Maurer (born 1975), German long-distance swimmer *Bill Maurer (born 1968), American academic scholar of legal and economic anthropology *Brandon Maurer (born 1990), American professional baseball pitcher *Chris Maurer (born 1984), former bassist of ska band Suburban Legends * Claude Maurer (born 1975), Swiss sailor *Daphne Maurer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R80XL
The Bussink Design R80XL is a type of giant Ferris wheel. It was designed by Bussink Design founder and CEO Ronald Bussink, and is manufactured under licence from Bussink Design GmbH of Switzerland by Maurer German Wheels and Chance American Wheels. Described by Bussink Design as an observation wheel, it is offered in transportable (SP) and fixed (SV) versions, both with a height of approximately . The R80XL SP is the world's tallest-ever transportable giant observation wheel. Ferris R80XL The first commercial R80XL installation was [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Barbosa Huerta
Luis Miguel Gerónimo Barbosa Huerta (30 September 1959 – 13 December 2022) was a Mexican politician affiliated with Morena who served as Governor of Puebla from 2019 until his death in 2022. He was a senator of the LXII and LXIII Legislatures of the Mexican Congress and also served as a federal deputy between 2000 and 2003. He was a candidate for the governorship of Puebla for the coalition Juntos Haremos Historia—formed by Morena, the Labor Party (PT) and the Social Encounter Party (PES)—for the state elections of 2018 and the 2019 special election. Early life Barbosa was born on 30 September 1959 in Zinacatepec as the third of five children; his family moved to Tehuacán when he was 10 years old, and he lived there until moving to Mexico City to attend the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). After obtaining a law degree from the UNAM, he returned to Tehuacán to found the law firm Barbosa Huerta y Asociados. Political career In 1994, Barbosa jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Language
Spanish ( or , Castilian) is a Romance languages, Romance language of the Indo-European language family that evolved from colloquial Latin spoken on the Iberian peninsula. Today, it is a world language, global language with more than 500 million native speakers, mainly in the Americas and Spain. Spanish is the official language of List of countries where Spanish is an official language, 20 countries. It is the world's list of languages by number of native speakers, second-most spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese; the world's list of languages by total number of speakers, fourth-most spoken language overall after English language, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Hindustani language, Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu); and the world's most widely spoken Romance languages, Romance language. The largest population of native speakers is in Mexico. Spanish is part of the Iberian Romance languages, Ibero-Romance group of languages, which evolved from several dialects of Vulgar Latin in I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
