Minimundus
Minimundus is a miniature park in Klagenfurt in Carinthia, Austria. It displays over 150 miniature models of architecture from around the world, built at a ratio of 1:25.[1]
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| Location | Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria |
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| Owner | Minimundus GmbH |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Previous names | Minieurop |
| Website | minimundus.at |
History
Since its opening in 1958, more than 15 million visitors have visited the 26,000 square meters park. The proceeds benefit the children's help organization Rettet das Kind ("Save the Child"), which owns the park.
Models
A small selection of the models:
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Statue of Liberty
- Saint Peter's Basilica
- Cathedral of BrasÃlia
- Toronto CN Tower
- Eiffel Tower
- Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria
- Sydney Opera House
- Tower of London
- White House
- Taj Mahal
- Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
- Atomium
- Many trains of Europe
- The Space Shuttle and its launch pad
Most of the models are transportable and are moved to other areas during off-season winter.
See also
Gallery
Tower of London model
Taj Mahal model
Toronto CN Tower model
Great Wall of China model
Suleiman Moschee model
Sydney Opera House model
Cathedral and Leaning Tower at Pisa model
Bang Pa In model
Saint Sophia's Cathedral model
References
- Michaels, Daniel (Sep 26, 2003). "It's a Small World, After All; Some Want It Even Smaller". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved Oct 7, 2009.
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