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Hard Rock Cafe Paris

2012-05-16T22:43:00.002+01:00

HRC Paris White Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) Styled Vox Guitar pin

Brian Jones and his guitar

HRC Paris New Year 2003 Clock Guitar pin

HRC Paris Tour Eiffel pin

Some Tour Eiffel photos

Some Paris Hard Rock Cafe photos and memorabilia

OSAKA UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Hard Rock Cafe

2012-05-11T00:00:00.000+01:00

HRC Osaka Universal Citywalk Emperor Double Neck Guitar pin

Some Osaka Universal Citywalk Hard Rock Cafe photos

More Osaka photos

Hard Rock Cafe LOS ANGELES

2012-05-06T20:25:00.003+01:00

Hard Rock Cafe LOS ANGELES

1990's Van Halen Red Kramer Guitar pin

Here some Los Angeles Hard Rock Cafe photos

Three Barcelona Hard Rock Cafe pins

2010-05-17T00:24:00.001+01:00

The Core Guitar

Some Barcelona's Hard Rock Cafe photos

The Blue Melting Guitar

Barcelona's shots

Gaudi's HOLY FAMILY pin

La Sagrada Familia

Monumental church dedicated to the Holy Family, Gaudi's most famous work, the finest example of his visionary genius, the worldwide symbol of Barcelona and the Cathedral of the third Millennium.

The architect undertook the task in 1883.

He dedicated his life to carrying out this ambitious project which he left unfinished in 1926 when he died.

The Cathedral is a synthesis of his architectural knowledge with the complex system of symbolism and a visual explication of the mysteries of faith.

There would be extraordinary façades representing the birth, death and resurrection of Christ with eighteen towers symbolizing the twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, the Virgin Mary and the Christ

The work was interrupted in 1936 when the crypt and Gaudi's studio were burnt. The project was resumed in 1952 using existing drawings and models.

The Sagrada has should be able to accommodate more than 13,000 people, and the platforms, on the sides, a chorus of 1,500 people.

The whole of the building is an allegory of the Christian religion. The 170 height meters arrow will incarnate Christ.

The uniqueness and complexity of the project, make practically impossible to give a precise date of time necessary to build the remaining ten domes.

The most important factor is the firm will of a great number of people who wish to contribute to the completion of the temple. And carry out the wishes of Gaudi, "a Cathedral open for every buddy, a place of spirituality with the Christian message, a place of fraternity for all.

FC BARCELONA: 2010 Champion, once again!

San Diego (4 HRC pins)

2010-04-30T10:03:00.024+01:00

San Diego Hard Rock Cafe

Mexican Mask Guitar #1

Mexican Mask Guitar #2

Mexican Mask Guitar #3

Mexican Mask Guitar #4

San Diego Hard Rock Cafe photos

Here, some traditional mexican masks

And, finally, two shots from San Diego landscapes

Beirut

2010-04-24T17:59:00.007+01:00

BEIRUT

The Silver National Tri-Plate Model 35 Guitar

Beirut Hard Rock Cafe

Las Vegas (3 pins)

2010-04-23T21:52:00.017+01:00

Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe pin

The Flaming Guitar

Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe pin

The Gaming Guitar

Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe pin

The Strip Guitar

LaS vEgAs

Hard Rock Cafe

Pin HRC Copenhaga

2010-04-01T00:03:00.007+01:00

Este pin do HRC de Copenhaga é de 2002 e representa a ré de um barco de cruzeiro, abandonando o porto desta cidade dinamarquesa em direcção aos mares do norte. É um pin com um valor médio de $15,25.

This pin is from Copenhagen HRC (Denmark). It represents the rear view of a cruise ship leaving the danish harbour. Its estimated average value is $15,25.

Eis algumas fotos do Hard Rock Cafe de Copenhaga, na Dinamarca.
Here there are some Copenhagen HRC photos:

CoPeNhAgA - CoPeNhAgEn

Hard Rock Cafe Shanghai ( two pins)

2010-02-28T19:49:00.004+00:00

Above there is a pin from the Shanghai Hard Rock Cafe and it represents a blue guitar with a red and yellow dragon flying over the cityscape. Its estimated average value is $10.56.

This is other Shanghai Hard Rock Cafe pin (1998) and it represents a yellow and black doubleneck guitar. Its estimated average value is $15.43.

The Shanghai Hard Rock Cafe was one of the most important asian HRC, but unfortunately closed on March 2004. Here some photos:

Shanghai is the largest city in the People's Republic of China and it is also the China's largest commercial and financial center. Here there are some photos from this chinese city:

Hard Rock Cafe Taipei (2)

2010-02-26T00:21:00.002+00:00

This is other HRC pin from Taipei. It represents a green large round Yueh-Chin guitar. Its estimated average value is $21.00. Its a rare pin from a two series collection of this traditional asian guitars.

The yueqin (or yueh qin, or yueh chin) is the Chinese "moon-guitar" and looks quite similar to the ruan. For the different yueqin from Taiwan see under.

The body of the yueqin is made from 2 round pieces of soft wood of about 30 cm diameter, for front and back, with a shallow rim of bended hardwood around them (thinner than the ruan). The short neck with the pegbox is made of one piece of wood and joined to the body. The peghead is sickle-shaped and ends in a curl to the front, with usually a special decoration of different woods.   The (10) frets are small strips of bamboo, glued on the neck and front, in a Chinese scale (7 to an octave). Tuning is g d' g' d''.

The 4 long (grooved) friction pegs (with different coloured slices on the ends) are on both sides of the open pegbox. The 4 silk (or nylon) strings are in 2 courses and fixed to a (half round) hardwood bridge which is glued to the front. There is only one tiny sound hole under the bridge.

The yueqin is played with a plectrum, in mandolin-style.

Hard Rock Cafe Taipei (1)

2010-02-26T00:11:00.005+00:00

This is a Hard Rock Cafe Pin from Taipei HRC, closed on February 2002. It represents a golden dragon and an acoustic guitar. Its estimatad average value is $50.00

Here some Taiwan photos.

Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta

2010-01-22T19:41:00.016+00:00

Português:

Pin do Hard Rock Café de Atlanta representa uma Lês Paul branca com um pêssego no topo. O seu valor médio é de $17.07.

English:

This pin is from Atlanta HRC. It is a White Les Paul with Peach. Its average estimated value is $17.07.

If the B-52's song "Love Shack" were to ever find a permanent home, Atlanta's Hard Rock Cafe would be the place. With its southern charm and renowned hospitality, this location truly gives meaning to our "Love All Serve All" motto. Situated in downtown Atlanta's Cornerstone Building, our restaurant could be considered a cornerstone of southern rock. Packed with memorabilia from rock legends with roots south of the Mason-Dixon Line, this cafe serves up delicious delicacies everyday.

Hard Rock Cafe Toronto/Skydome

2010-01-07T23:10:00.021+00:00

Este pin do Hard Rock Cafe de Toronto, no Canadá, é de 2001 e representa um "cool" esqueleto a fumar descontraidamente , vestindo uns jeans e um chapéu à "western" e tocando uma guitarrada à maneira.

O valor deste pin é de aproximadamente $13.66.

Shake your bones with this HRC 2001 Halloween pin featuring a skeleton rockin' his six-string. Dressed in blue bell-bottoms and hat, these bones are smokin'!

Its estimated value is $13.66

Este outro pin de Toronto, mais raro, representa uma guitarra com o Skydome dessa cidade em fundo.Neste local acontecem variadíssimos jogos de baseball, aos quais assistem mais de 60,000 pessoas.

This other HRC pin is a Tan/White Strat with a dark red Toronto Skydome Stadium Guitar.

"Toronto" is an aboriginal word meaning "place of meeting." What an appropriate name for the most culturally diverse city in North America, plus the location of yet another great rockin' meeting place - the Hard Rock Cafe Toronto! Located directly across from the massive Eaton Centre department store mall, our memorabilia-stocked restaurant serves up distinctive meals and refreshing beverages for any rocker with a taste for diversity. So roll on in and get ready to rock the night away at Toronto's bustling Hard Rock Cafe.

About Toronto

Toronto is a great city to live and work in, or just to visit. It has a high quality of life and reliable services, in one of the safest urban environments in the world.

Toronto's population is one of the most diverse in the world. Nearly all of the world's culture groups are represented in Toronto and more than 100 languages and dialects are spoken.

The SKYDOME

Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland (2 pins)

2009-12-26T19:35:00.015+00:00

Português:

Este Pin do Hard Rock Café de Cleveland de 2003 e foi feito para celebrar o Roar to the Shore que acontece todos os anos a 4 de Julho. Este pin tem representado um carro de corrida vermelho, tendo nas laterais um teclado de piano. Foram feitos 500 exemplares do pin e o seu valor médio é de $13.56.

English:

This 2003 pin is for the Roar By The Shore held every July 4th weekend in Cleveland. It is a red race car driving down a piano keyboard (sideways in background) with a standart HRC logo in the upper right corner and CLEVELAND at the bottom of the pin. Cleveland is red on a yellow rectangle. Its average estimated value is $13.56.

Português:

Este outro Pin de 1999 do Hard Rock Café de Cleveland representa uma guitarra e um bulldog cujo osso se encontra no braço do instrumento musical. O seu valor médio é de $12.29.

English:

This 1999 pin is from Cleveland HRC. It is a Bulldog guitar with bone top on orange HRC logo. Its average estimated value is $12.29.

Cleveland, the Nation’s best kept secret in rock n' roll is proudly home to not just the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, but the only Hard Rock located in Ohio. Can you say Cleveland Rocks!   Think about it! That's twice the rock memorabilia of most medium-sized American cities! Not too shabby. For added amusement you also get the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Great Lakes Science Center, and be sure to visit the Terminal Tower Observation Deck from which you can watch the city's skyline change from 42 floors above street level.   The Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland is located in Tower City in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of Progressive Field and The Q Arena. Devoted fans of the Indians and Cavaliers rock the house year round, and now you can, too!  Interested in planning your next event at Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland?

Bahrain HRC Pin

2009-11-27T17:50:00.012+00:00

Português:

Este Pin do Hard Rock Café do Bahrain de 2008 tem representadas uma coroa com um jóia no topo, flanqueada por duas flores do lis e duas chaves. O valor estimado do pin é de $9,95.

English:

This Pin from the Bahrain Hard Rock Cafe represents a year 2008 teal green/blue guitar featuring a crown with a clear jewel, flanked by a pair of fleur-de-lis & keys. Its average estimated value is $9,95.

For thousands of years, the island of Bahrain has been a living museum in and of itself, acting as a preserve for its many ancient remains. More than 100,000 grave mounds mark the island's surface, in addition to the myriad ancient temples that were only very recently found hidden and protected below massive sand-drifts. The antiquity and significance of Bahrain's rich archaeological heritage is obvious, thus marking Manama as the perfect place for us to add our own artifacts and historical timepieces—those of good old rock 'n' roll. Bahrainis aren't the only ones who care about preserving their past… we here at Hard Rock Cafe have been serving up all the past greats with a modern attitude and flair since 1971. Drop by and toast the past, present and future upon this most hallowed ground—the Hard Rock Cafe Bahrain, where centuries, history, people, and flavor meld.

Hard Rock Cafe Atenas

2009-11-26T16:32:00.012+00:00

Português:

Este Pin do Hard Rock Café de Atenas de 2004 representa um clássico atleta lançador de disco. O valor estimado do pin é de $30,47.

English:

This Pin from the Athens Hard Rock Cafe represents the classic discóbolo, the discus thrower. Its average estimated value is $30,47.

O Hard Rock Café de Atenas está situado na zona moderna da capital grega. Localizado num prédio de estilo neo-clássico, é um HRC onde se respira toda a atmosfera Rock, tanto pela decoração num mismo de memorabilia de estrelas menos e mais recentes da cena musical mundial.

A cidade de Atenas é fenomenal, principalmente pelo ambiente histórico e mítico que encerra.

Ficam aqui algumas imagens desta capital da “história do mundo”.

Hard Rock Cafe Athens opened its doors in the heart of modern Athens. Housed in a three story neo-classic building at 18 Filellinon Street, Hard Rock Cafe Athens is Greece's first Hard Rock and offers its guests great American food in an atmosphere of pure rock n' roll.

HRC Athens features an outstanding menu, collectible merchandise and a world famous memorabilia collection that includes items representing contemporary stars as well as rock legends.

HRC Athens has a resident DJ that will keep guests rockin' with the best in music. The Cafe can also accommodate corporate events, private parties, promotional events and other rental opportunities on any or all of their three floors.

Pin HRC Gran Canaria

2009-11-12T22:33:00.013+00:00

Português:

Este Pin do Hard Rock Café de Gran Canária de 2007 representa o característico logo do HRC. O valor estimado do pin é de $12,38.

English:

This Pin from the Gran Canaria Hard Rock Cafe represents the classic logo. Its average estimated value is $12,38.

Português:

Playa del Inglês é uma cidade/praia na costa sul da ilha de Gran Canária e pertence ao município de San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

A praia é muito agradável com grandes dunas de areia que vieram do deserto do Saara e está ligada a outras importantes praias e zonas turísticas como a zona de Maspalomas.

Ao longo da praia há variadíssimos hotéis, restaurantes e outros estabelecimentos de comércio e diversão. É de facto, um bom local para se passarem umas férias ao sol e ao calor.

Eis algumas fotos tiradas aquando da estadia neste local, no verão passado.

English:

Playa del Inglés is a town in the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria. Playa del Inglés is part of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

It has a nice long beach made of tall sand dunes that come from the Saharac desert, and is connected with other beach towns including San Agustín and Maspalomas in the touristic centre of the island.

The population was 17,158 in 2002, and growing. Hotels, restaurants, taverns and villas are aligned with its beach.

Until the arrival of tourism, agriculture was the main industry in the area. Currently, after tourism, the leading industries are business and agriculture. The mountains can be seen to the north.

Here are some photos taken in Playa del Inglés.

KISS series pins

2009-10-31T00:49:00.023+00:00

Este é um pin-presente pela renovação da anuidade de sócio do Clube de Coleccionadores de pin’s do Hard Rock Café (HRCPCC).

A sua distribuição é feita apenas pelos membros do clube e pertence à série do grupo Kiss de 2004. O valor médio do pin é de $16.93.

This is a 2004 KISS Gift to Hard Rock Café Pin Collector’s Club. Its estimated value is $16.93.

Este outro pin, pertence à Global KISS Series, representando um dos membros da banda, Paul Stanley. É um pin do HRC de Sacramento nos Estados Unidos. É do ano de 2006 e o seu valor médio é de $13.96.

This other pin is from Sacramento HRC, and it represents Paul Stanley from Hard Rock band KISS playing guitar. This pin is one item from year 2006 Global KISS Series - Paul Stanley. Its estimated value is $13.96.

Kiss é uma banda de hard rock dos Estados Unidos, formada em Nova York em 1973. Conhecida mundialmente pelas suas maquilhagens e pelos concertos muito elaborados e até exagerados que incluem guitarras esfumaçantes, fogo e sangue cuspido por tudo quanto é sítio, muita pirotecnia e por vezes alguma música.

Este grupo constitui um dos maiores impactos culturais da década de 1970. Os seus dois fundadores são Gene Simmons (baixo e voz) e Paul Stanley (guitarra e voz), aos quais se juntaram Ace Frehley (guitarra solo e voz) e Peter Criss (bateria e voz).

Alguns álbuns que mais fama trouxeram ao grupo foram Destroyer de 1976, Love Gun de 1977 ou Dynasty de 79 que incluía o hit nanananananana uhuhuhuhuh I was made for lovin’ you.

Adaptado a partir de www.artistdirect.com

O grupo mantém-se ainda em actividade e lançaram um novo álbum, Sonic Boom este ano.

Aqui algumas das imagens do grupo como as capas de alguns dos seus álbuns.

Rooted in the campy theatrics of Alice Cooper and the sleazy hard rock of glam rockers the New York Dolls, Kiss became a favorite of American teenagers in the '70s. Most kids were infatuated with the look of Kiss, not their music. Decked out in outrageously flamboyant costumes and makeup, the band fashioned a captivating stage show featuring dry ice, smoke bombs, elaborate lighting, blood spitting, and fire breathing that captured the imaginations of thousands of kids. But Kiss' music shouldn't be dismissed -- it was a commercially potent mix of anthemic, fist-pounding hard rock driven by sleek hooks and ballads powered by loud guitars, cloying melodies, and sweeping strings. It was a sound that laid the groundwork for both arena rock and the pop-metal that dominated rock in the late '80s. Kiss was the brainchild of Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) and Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals), former members of the New York-based hard rock band Wicked Lester; the duo brought in drummer Peter Criss through his ad in Rolling Stone and guitarist Ace Frehley responded to an advertisement in The Village Voice.
Kiss released their self-titled debut in February of 1974; it peaked at number 87 on the U.S. charts. By April of 1975, the group had released three albums and had toured America constantly, building up a sizable fan base. Culled from those numerous concerts,Alive! (released in the fall of 1975) made the band rock & roll superstars; it climbed into the Top Ten and its accompanying single, "Rock 'N' Roll All Nite," made it to number 12. Their follow-up,Destroyer, was released in March of 1976 and became the group's first platinum album; it also featured their first Top Ten single, Peter Criss' power ballad "Beth."
Dynasty, released in 1979, continued their streak of platinum albums, yet it was their last recorded with the original lineup -- Criss left in 1980.
This super group lives on ano n and they released their last álbum this year: Sonic Boom.
Taken from - www.artistdirect.com
Here some KISS pictures and the covers of some of their albuns.

Amsterdam

2009-10-15T19:40:00.015+01:00

Português:

Este Pin do Hard Rock Café de Amsterdam de 2002 representa um moinho característico da Holanda em 3D, cujos braços são também os braços de uma guitarra. O valor estimado do pin é de $17,25.

English:

This Pin from the Amsterdam Hard Rock Cafe represents a 3D windmill with moveble sails in shape of guitarnecks. The Pin has a security "olographic" HRC symbol which turns into a treble clef, on the back. Its average estimated value is $17,25.

Português:

Este outro Pin do mesmo Hard Rock Cafe representa o clássico Logo do HRC, é de 2005 e o seu valor médio é de $11,80.

English:

This other Pin from Amsterdam and HRC is the Classic Logo Pin its average estimated value is $11,80.

Português:

Amsterdam é um dos locais mais exóticos da Europa. Os belos canais, parques vibrantes de vida onde as campainhas das inúmeras bicicletas ecoam pelos limpos e puros ares, conferem a esta cidade da Holanda um clima de relaxamento constante.

Nesta cidade revela-se uma mistura de arquitectura moderna com construções do século XVII e XVIII e no seu centro urbano situa-se o Hard Rock Café num edifício de três andares cuja atmosfera convida ao bem. Lá podemos provar os menus clássicos do Hard Rock Café para além de apreciarmos toda a memorabilia de grandes artistas do rock mundial.

English:

Amsterdam is one of the world's best hangouts, attracting party-goers and non-conformists alike. Beautiful canals, vibrant city parks and the ringing of bells on bicycles all contribute to the chilled-out vibe of this city. You can submerge yourself in art, history, 17th and 18th century architecture and then relax with a glass of good Dutch beer or a coffee at a "coffeeshop".   In the center of Amsterdam you'll find great American classic dining and a museum's worth of rock memorabilia at Hard Rock Cafe. Located near Leidseplein on the Max Euweplein, the restaurant is split into three levels to offer you the best gaze upon our canals, offering a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and locals. At Hard Rock Amsterdam you can enjoy a signature Hard Rock cocktail on our canalside terrace or tuck into one of our 10 oz. Legendary burgers. With our friendly service and rock 'n' roll atmosphere, Hard Rock Cafe will offer you such a great time, you'll be surprised it's legal.  

Chicago - Air and Water Show 2004

2009-10-12T17:45:00.021+01:00

Português:

Este pin do Hard Rock Café de Chicago foi comercializado a propósito do 46º Festival Anual “Chicago Air and Water Show” que decorreu no ano de 2004 e que contou com a participação da US Navy Blue Angels. É um pin que representa uma lancha rápida e a sombra de um avião, sobrevoando-a. O valor estimado do pin é de $11,76.

English:

This pin was issued for the 46th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, featuring The US Navy Blue Angels. Held on the lakefront near North Avenue Beach on the 21st and 22nd August 2004. Pin features cigar racer with airplane shadow over its bow. Released the last week of July, it has the average estimated value: $11,76.

Português:

Este festival aquático e aéreo conta com a participação de destemidos pilotos, equipas de paraquedistas, aviões voando em formação, para além de exibições de lanchas rápidas e exercícios de ski aquático.

O espectáculo é visível ao longo do lago de Chicago e conta com a participação dos mais famosos pilotos e acrobatas. É um acontecimento que todos os anos junta muitos espectadores ávidos de emoções fortes e de grandiosas manobras.

English:

The air show is a free event that showcases daredevil pilots, parachute teams, and jets flying in formation, as well as a water-skiing and boat-jumping component. Because of its proximity to city beaches and skyline, the demonstrations are visible from almost everywhere along the Chicago lakefront. Grandstand seats for the water show are located at North Avenue Beach, but some of the best viewing points are farther north, at Montrose Harbor and between Belmont and Addison.

The air show features the most prestigious civilian and military pilots displaying their flying skills including several corporate sponsored teams from Oracle and Red Bull.

Chicago White Doubleneck Guitar

2009-10-10T23:16:00.018+01:00

Português:

Este Pin é de uma guitarra de duplo braço e foi o primeiro pin fabricado e comercializado para o Hard Rock Café de Chicago.

De início o nome da cidade não aparecia no braço da guitarra, porém na edição de Setembro de 2006, quando o Pin voltou ao catálogo, essa referência já constava. O preço comercial deste pin, em alguns sites de vendas, atinge a quantia média de $84.99.

English:

This is the Hard Rock Cafe Chicago White Doubleneck Guitar.

Firstly this White Double-Neck Guitar appeared without "Chicago" written on its upper neck.

This is the first ever pin that was produced for the Chicago Cafe. This product was added to the catalog on Sunday 10 September, 2006 and its average estimated value is $84.99.

Português:

Eis algumas imagens do Hard Rock Café de Chicago, para além de algumas imagens da cidade.

English:

Here there are some images taken from the Chicago and its Hard Rock Café. One of the most beautiful and pleasant places of the city.

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago has celebrated 21 years at the corner of Clark and Ontario, in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Located just 5 blocks west of Michigan Avenue, Hard Rock continues to "Love All Serve All" 364 days of the year. Lauded for diversity in all areas and embracing classic and funky trends with equal ardor, Hard Rock Cafe has something special for all. Whether you need a Hickory-Smoked Pulled-Pork sandwich after shopping on the Magnificent Mile or a Rockarita after the theater, you'll find a wide variety of Legendary Cuisine.

O primeiro PIN - Hard Rock Cafe de Lisboa.

2009-10-09T20:36:00.029+01:00

Português:
Este PIN do Hard Rock Cafe de Lisboa é de 2003 e representa uma guitarra Flying V para canhotos.
O Hard Rock Cafe de Lisboa está situado num antigo cinema do centro da capital portuguesa.
Aqui, algumas imagens do Hard Rock Cafe de Lisboa como também do Monumento dos Descobrimentos que serviu de mote ao Pin.

English:
This is a very beautiful and classic 2003 Hard Rock Cafe Pin showing a left handed golden Flying V Guitar with Lisbon Discover Monument. Its Avarage Estimated Value is $14.84.

Here there are some images of the Hard Rock Cafe in Lisbon as well as the Monument to the Discoveries that was it leit-motiv.

Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon, located downtown at Av. da Liberdade just off "Praca dos Restauradores", completes the ultimate Discovery of our Modern Times and launches you into an atmosphere of electrifying and priceless rock n' roll memorabilia. Offering trendy merchandise, thirst quenching drinks and great food all enjoyed in an atmosphere of high energy music and completed by Hard Rock Cafe's famous service, the Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon is the place to be!

English:

Monument to the Discoveries is a monument that celebrates the Portuguese who took part in the Age of Discovery, or the Age of Exploration, of the 15th and 16th centuries. It is located on the estuary of theTagus river in the Belém parish of Lisbon, Portugal, where ships departed to their often unknown destinations.

The monument consists of a 52 metre-high slab of concrete, carved into the shape of the prow of a ship. The side that faces away from the river features a carved sword stretching the full height of the monument. It was conceived by Portuguese artists, architect Cottinelli Telmo and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida as a temporary beacon of the Portuguese World Fair in 1940. The Monument to the Discoveries represents a romantic idealisation of the Portuguese past that was typical during the regime of dictator Salazar.

Apresentação do PINólogo ou lá o que é!

2009-10-09T20:05:00.003+01:00

Neste blog aparecerá a minha colecção de PINS do famoso e bué de espalhado pelo Mundo Hard Rock Cafe.

São PINS que colecciono há muito e que mostrarei sempre acompanhados de algumas curiosidades das regiões, dos cafés ou até dos temas que esses objectos representam.

Este blog pode servir para estabelecer contactos com outros PINantes, PINólogos ou PINomaníacos espalhados pelo mundo e que se dediquem a este tipo de colecção temática. Quiçá faremos trocas!

Deixem também os vossos comentários.

Agora in English:

My Hard Rock Cafe collection will be posted here in this some day soon famous blog.
These are some PINS I collected as long the years went by. I will also reveal some of the curiosities about places, cafes, cities the pins are from.

Please comment any post. I'm open to read your oppinions and comments.