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A theme park based on the drawings of M.C. Escher.
The colour scheme is stark black and white.
Within the park are real-world (as far as is possible) constructions of Mr. Escher's 3-D creations. Since many are physically impossible in normal 4-D space, engineering and optical tricks are employed
extensively; "Watermill" does indeed look like the water is flowing uphill, but it's a trick produced by the cunning use of pumps and false perspective. "Belvedere" is a real structure, but only from a specific viewpoint - from anywhere else the supporting structures are all too clear.
Think of it as Portmeirion, but in a bad way.
If there's sufficient space alongside, it might be a good location for Cthulhu's Realm and DagonWorld, both drawing extensively on the works of H. R. Giger.
Patrons purchasing a pass to all three attractions get a discount voucher for a prescription of tranquillizers and a short course of trauma counselling.
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"Watermill" does indeed look like the water is flowing uphill// |
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Actually possible, or already baked as an optical illusion in
some places by nature, I'm not sure which. |
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There's also the famous "Electric Brae" where a quirk of the geography makes downhill seem like uphill. |
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Not to mention the Oxford road network, which allows you to
drive all day at speeds up to 15mph without actually getting
anywhere. |
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So all we need is, mathematic's predictions of higher dimensions to be realised and Escherland will be good to flow. |
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