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#FoundOnFieldTrip #Asheville french broad chocolate lounge  We’ve heard of farm-to-table restaurants, but what about a bean-to-bar chocolate shop? From roasting, tempering to packaging, the shop handles every step in the chocolate making process. Take a Field Trip today to find out where to try their signature liquid truffle. See the original Field Trip card here: http://fieldtripper.com/c/gqGgj0tBQ6k=/

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Alcatraz Island Alcatraz, also referred to as “The Rock,” is rich in American history, more so than most people realize. It is the home of the oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast, a Civil War fortress that served as the San Francisco Arsenal, the infamous federal prison, the beginning of the American Indian Red Power movement, and also a bird sanctuary. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/jccUAX

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Qila-i-Mubarak (the blessed fort) The Red Fort (Hindi: लाल क़िला, Urdu: لال قلعہ, usually transcribed into English as Lal Qil'ah or Lal Qila) is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor lal qila in the walled city of Old #Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Imperial Family of #India. It also served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/HtvuJz#keepexploring

#FoundOnFieldTrip : The Castillo de San Marcos The oldest stone fort in the continental United States is located in St. Augustine, Florida. Originally constructed by the Spanish in the late 17th century, the stone Castillo de San Marcos replaced a previous wooden fortification. The need for a stone fort became apparent after the English buccaneer Robert Searle burnt most of the settlement in 1668. See the original Field Trip card at:  http://goo.gl/yIlnru

American Civil War soldiers are pictured here across the Potomac River from Georgetown University c. 1865. More than 1,000 Georgetown alumni served in the Civil War—925 with the South and 216 with the North. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/PmClDD   #civilwar   #historical   #history   #FoundOnFieldTrip

#FoundOnFieldTrip : A Bench With A View “Support” created by Laguna Beach artist Louis Longi pays homage to the City’s long history and commitment to the arts, both through public art and the annual art festivals. The installation also gives visitors a respite at one of the most panoramic views in town. See the original Field Trip card: http://goo.gl/AC21Rv

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Turning Torso In 1999, Santiago Calatrava was invited to design a mixed-use residential tower for a prominent site in Malmö's Western Harbor area, near the Öresund Bridge, which connects Sweden and Denmark. Calatrava conceived of his project as a freestanding sculptural element posed within the cityscape. He based its form on one of his sculptures, Turning Torso, in which he abstracted the human form in movement as a stack of cubes elegantly positioned around a core. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/mUBjEy #architecture

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Berkeley Castle The Berkeley family has inhabited Berkeley Castle in England, originally built as a Norman Fortress, since the late 12th century. Guides bring the castle's history alive during visits to the Kings Gallery (where King Edward II was brutally murdered), the Tower Room, the Great Hall, formal rooms, domestic areas and more. You can even visit the Beer Cellar and catch the faint aroma of hops from the ancient beer barrels. Expect to see some stunning artwork, gleaming Georgian silver, beautiful porcelain, wonderful tapestries, fantastic armoury collections, Francis Drake's cabin chest, Queen Elizabeth I's bedspread and, of course, all the trappings of an old fashioned kitchen. You will also see features such as "trip steps" designed to make intruders fall during an assault, arrow slits and murder holes. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/5Fq5lB

#FoundOnFieldTrip : The Home of the SF Giants With today's World Series game, between the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals being played at AT&T Park, San Franciscans all over the city are embracing their local team with pride. What some may not know is that the true birthplace of the Giants is in Troy, NY.  When Troy resigned from the National League in 1882, most of its players went to the N.Y. Gothams, renamed The Giants in 1883 (because of the "very tall Troy players") and eventually moved to San Francisco in 1958. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/2I5NdP

#FoundOnFieldTrip : San Diego County’s Iron Mountain Superhero status is a hard thing to claim, but you’re likely to feel like one while conquering Iron Mountain. This 5.8-mile (round-trip) #hike in Poway ascends 1,000 feet to a 2,696-foot summit that delivers knockout 360-degree views. At the top a mounted telescope lets you get an even closer look at the surroundings—and winter days usually mean scenery stretching far and wide. See the original Field Trip card:  http://goo.gl/k51SGt #hikingtrails   #hiking_mountains   #sandiego   #hikerchat

#FoundOnFieldTrip : If wine was a god, this would be its temple.   Bargino, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy was designed by Archea Associati with the purpose of merging the building and rural landscape into one artistic vision.  See more pictures and the original Field Trip card: http://goo.gl/m0yg5G #architecture   #vineyard   #winery   #italy   #italianwine

#FoundonFieldTrip : Kate Shelley High Bridge Iowa's Kate Shelley High Bridge is among the highest double-track railroad bridges in the United States, but that isn't what makes it notable. The story of how it got its name is one of heroics, adventure, and legend.  A violent thunderstorm washed-out the bridge timbers and sevent-year-old Kate crawled on her hands and knees across a 671-foot-long railroad bridge to save the midnight express and its 200 passengers from a tragic fate. See the original Field Trip card and read the story here:  http://goo.gl/5qVYMW (Photo from  www.uprr.com )

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Hotel Unique Hotel Unique is an architectural landmark first, a hip venue for beautiful trendies second, while its role as a #hotel comes in a third. The greenish, copper-plated half sphere (hence the nickname 'watermelon'), dotted with giant porthole windows is 25 metres high and stands alone in an otherwise low-rise area. With residences to one side and services to the other, it is hard to miss. See the original card:  http://goo.gl/XL90ln

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Lithuanian Theatre, Music & Film Museum Established in 1926, the museum accumulates, preserves and examines showpieces related to the history of Lithuanian theatre, music, and cinema. They organize events and exhibitions and host educational sessions. Exhibits reflect the life, creation, and spiritual experience of Lithuanian artists.  See the original card:  http://goo.gl/9wC1Sc via Spotted by Locals

#FoundOnFieldTrip : Farnborough Airport "International design competition win to deliver a new business aviation airport. The project includes a 35m high tower, 12,000sqm aircraft hangar and a 4,000sqm operations and headquarters building, which won a RIBA Award." via our partner  Architizer  See the original card:  http://goo.gl/r5xn7n

#FoundOnFieldTrip Fort Lovrijenac (St Lawrence Fortress) is a stunning and imposing cliff-top fort located just outside Dubrovnik’s medieval city walls. Legend has it that Fort Lovrijenac was built in merely three months in the eleventh century by the people of the republic of Dubrovnik. At the time, the Venetians were intent on building their own fort in this location, but Dubrovnik’s citizens completed Fort Lovrijenac first, thus frustrating the Venetian plans for military superiority. See the original card:  http://goo.gl/oh9Wx4