Viewpoint by Monument to Prince Volodymyr, Kiev

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Europe, Kiev, Pechersk Raion, Ukraine

360° VR panorama from the viewpoint in front of the Monument to Prince Volodymyr, in the Pechersk Raion of Kiev. The view looks out over the Dnipro river towards Trukhaniv Island, covered in trees in their autumn colours.

Prince Volodymyr, also known in English as St. Vladimir the Great, was the first Christian ruler of Ukraine. The monument is located in a park on Volodymyr’s Hill.

South-west Cape Alchak, Sudak

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Crimea, Europe, Sudak, Sudak municipality, Ukraine

360° VR panorama from the trail around Alchak, near Sudak, Crimea. Cape Alchak (Мыс Алчак; Mis Alchak), also known as Mount Alchak (Гора Алчак; Goda Alchak) is a small mountain located to the south-east of Sudak. Its name comes from Crimean Tartar and means ‘low’, a suitable name with the mountain’s peak being 152 metres above sea level.

Alchak is only 1 km in length and 600 m wide. In 1988 the area was declared as a nature reserve in order to preserve the valuable flora and geology of the mountain. A reasonably well kept path runs round the edge of the cape.

Fishing from the rocks of Alchak is a popular pastime, in this image several fishermen can be seen. Also visible is the Devil’s Bridge (Чертов мостик; Chertov Mostik), a small wooden bridge that crosses a shallow but steep precipice. The name comes not from the current bridge, but rather the previous bridge, which consisted of an iron wire.

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360° VR panorama of the Rose Garden in Welland Park, Market Harborough, UK. At the centre of the Rose Garden is the old Bell Tower from Symington’s factory.

The plaque on the Bell Tower reads as follows:

This tower was mounted on the roof of the old six storey factory of H. & W. H. Symington & Co. Ltd Corset Manufacturers at Factory Lane, Market Harborough. The Factory, demolished in 1973, was first occupied by the company in 1861 and extended in 1878 when the bell tower was added. The bell was cast by J. Taylor and Co. of Loughborough.

During the 1939-1945 war over a million parachutes for the Royal Air Force were produced at the Symington Company’s Market Harborough premises.

The plaque was added in 1977 by Harborough District Council to commerate the Silver Jubilee of the ascession of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.

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360° VR panorama of the Rose Garden in Welland Park, taken July 2013. Welland Park is located in the town of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK. At the centre of the Rose Garden is the old Bell tower from the Symington Corset Factory.

The garden is planted with Roses in a variety of colours. As well as beds of Rose bushes there are climbing roses across a frame over the path and up pillars along the sides of the garden. The path through the garden at the eastern end (shown here) is lined with lavender bushes along the edge.

Armenian Bastion, Kamyanets-Podilsky

360° VR panorama from the Armenian Bastion in Kamyanets-Podilsky, Ukraine. The Bastion is located at the eastern end of the Turkish bridge, which leads to the castle.

The city is located around an area where the Smotrych River has formed a sharp loop, acting like a natural moat. Previously the capital of the historic region of Podolia, Kamyanets-Podilsky (Кам’янець-Подільський) is located around a strategic transport crossroad, and has been subject to numerous attacks over its history.

During its history, Kamyanets-Podilsky has been ruled by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Ottomon Empire, and the Russian Empire. Historically there were four main ethnic groups that lived in the city – Poles, Ukranians, Armenians, and Jews. Each group has left their mark on the city, with a variety of architectural attractions for visitors to see.

Demerdzhi mountain and Funa Fort in Autumn

360° VR panorama looking out over the valley from Funa Fortress in Crimea. The valley below is filled with trees in their autumn colours.

From the viewpoint you can see the village of Lavanda to the south-west, Luchyste village to the south-east, and the city of Alushta can just be glimpsed in the distance. Nearby are part of the ruins of Funa Fortress.

Funa Fortress was a medieval Feodorite fortress located near the foot of South Demerdzhi mountain. The fortress was built in 1423, but later destroyed by the Ottomans in 1475. Today only ruins of the fortress remain.

Pile of rubble at Farndon Fields

360° VR panorama by a pile of rubble at twilight in Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, UK. Farndon Fields is currently being developed, with several developers building houses in the area. The nearby silos and barn buildings have been fenced off for demolition as part of the development.

Farndon Fields Silos at Sunset

360° VR panorama by a couple of corrugated steel silos in Farndon Fields, Market Harborough, UK. Farndon Fields is currently being developed, with several developers building houses in the area. The nearby silos and barn buildings have been fenced off for demolition as part of the development.

Funfair in Welland Park at night

360° VR panorama of a funfair at night in Welland Park, Market Harborough, England. The moving rides blur into patterns of light as they move. The nearest ride is the Super Octopus Ride, run by Perrett’s Amusements. Nearby are also a swing boat ride, a chair ride, and Mallyon’s Big Wheel.

Welland Park is located near central Harborough, a relatively short walk from the shops. Fun fairs like this are held in the park occasionally, on a flat area of grass in the west of the park.