Preparing your trip to Chicago: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

One of the main particularities of sculpture is the great arc, one can go under and see one's own reflection in the mirror surface. Since the opening, the original monument has been incredibly popular with both city dwellers and Chicago guests. On the background of the huge mirror bean you can make very impressive photos. In good weather, the blue sky and the sun are mirrored on the outside very beautifully. … Read further

Classic arched windows are considered one of the most unusual elements of the building. Massive sculptural compositions in the antique style are fixed on the roof of the building. The library is reminiscent of an ancient temple to many. The architects managed to achieve the main goal in the process of implementing such a bold project. They created ideal conditions for storing the book collection. About 6 million books are stored in the Harold Washington Library today. There are very valuable and rare specimens among them. The storage of books and reading rooms are located in a ten-story building. There are also special halls for holding social events here. … Read further

The multifunctional fountain, the diameter of whose main basin forms 84 meters, is decorated with the interesting seahorse sculptures. For the design of the well the rare pink marble was used. The structure of the fountain is very symbolic. Its main pool symbolizes Lake Michigan and four groups of seahorses - four lakes surrounding the lake. The total volume of the water, which is constantly in the fountain, is about 5 700 000 liters. In the well there are 134 nozzles, from which more than 65,000 liters of water are ejected every minute. In the evening the wonderful fountain is illuminated with 840 colorful lamps. … Read further