Minimundus
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The Minimundus is a miniature park on the Wörthersee at Klagenfurt in Carinthia, Austria. It displays over 150 miniature models of architecture from around the world, built at a ratio of 1:25.[1]
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.
A small selection of the models:
- The Statue of Liberty
- Saint Peter's Basilica
- The Toronto CN Tower
- Eiffel Tower
- Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria
- Sydney Opera House
- Tower of London
- White House
- Taj Mahal
- 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.
In 2005, a second park was opened in Meckenbeuren, Germany near Lake Constance.
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- ^ Michaels, Daniel (Sept. 26, 2003). "It's a Small World, After All; Some Want It Even Smaller". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB106452748475433700.html. Retrieved Oct. 7, 2009.
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Coordinates: 46°37′11″N 14°15′52″E / 46.61972°N 14.26444°E
