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The most beautiful cities in Italy (Italy - Destinations)

Taormina Taormina
   Taormina is a small town on the coast is the island of Sicily. Since the nineteenth century Taormina is a popular sea resort. Beaches are the Ionian Sea, with very hot water with a high salt content. The nearest beaches are those of Mazzarò, gravel beaches where you can reach by cable car. Isola Bella is a very popular island, situated between beaches. There are several caves and sandy waiting to be explored. A few kilometers further and sandy beaches are in Giardini-Naxos.      T...
Florence in Italy Florence in Italy
   Considered the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence must respect the typical Italian architecture and imposing structures. Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery Academy of Art and are only three locations that you have to visit if you want to see works by Michelangelo (David was exhibited at the Academy) and other Renaissance masters.     In addition, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the fourth largest cathedral in Europe, and Basilica di Santa Croce will guide your spiritual journey in Fl...
Rome in Italy Rome in Italy
   Rome is the largest and most important city of Italy, an economic and cultural center, a city scattered of historical monuments, which has something to offer for all tastes. The Eternal City, City of Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita, all these phrases refer to a single city: Rome - a center of culture, religion and power over three millennia. Visited by millions of tourists every year, Rome's main attractions are the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican and hundreds of other churches and historical monuments.  ...

The most spectacular places in Africa (Destinations)

The Pyramids The Pyramids
The pyramids of Egypt, all the monumental remains that we have inherited from the ancient Egyptians, including three Great Pyramids of Giza, are both more impressive and more emblematic of this civilization. If it was in its origin, for the king, the idea of a burial pyramid was quickly taken up by relatives of the sovereign. Khufu may have been the first to allow its women to be raising such a tomb. Tombs of kings, queens and great officers of state, whose construction dates back to the great majority in the Old Ki...
Sahara Sahara
   The desert occupies one third of Africa's surface and continues to expand. With an area of at least 9 million square miles, the Sahara lies between the Red Sea and the Atlantic coast of Morocco, between the Mediterranean and the Sahel. Desert is composed mainly of sand dunes but also of rocky canyons, stretches of gravel, volcanic craters, green islands and a few oases....
Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro
   Africa's highest mountain, which is covered by snow all year round, the lodges nature reserve located at the foot of the mountain many wild animal species. Kilimandjaro called Africans "brilliant white mountain, reaches a height of 5895 meters. It is located in northeastern Tanzania, about 500 km from Dar es Salaam, Nairobi 200 km and 560 km from Lake Victoria....

The most spectacular places in America (Destinations)

Patagonia Patagonia
   It is part of Argentina and Chile and was named so by the Portuguese navigator Magellan, who called it Patagonia, after its inhabitants "those big shoes." Name was given for the primitive Indians Tehuelche shoes made from skins of guanaco, a species of llama, that native people used to wear here.      Patagonia stretches over 2000 km from north of the springs Colorado River to Cape Horn in the south. The western part belongs to Chile and the eastern plains and the largest part to Ar...
Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
   Andre Goncalvez the Portuguese discovered Brazil, the beautiful settlement entered into Guanabara Bay, New Year, in 1502. He believed that the payment is a river which he named Rio de Janeiro ("January River").       Steep granite mountains, right near the ocean, between stretches of golden sand, impeccable colonial home nested between modern glass skyscrapers and green forest that overflows the densely populated hills. It is a vibrating city life, a city of wo...
Golden Gate Bridge in USA Golden Gate Bridge in USA
Golden Gate Bridge is located in the western part of the United States in California, was inaugurated on May 27, 1937. On the first day of operation, the bridge was opened only for pedestrians in that day (called the Day Pedestrian) and was crossed by 200,000 people. With an opening of 1,280 m, the Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco to Sausalito, which is situated north of the Golden Gate Strait which connects San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. Bridge, which has a total length of 2737 meters, became famous in that vast b...

The most spectacular places in Europe (Destinations)

Chartres Cathedral Chartres Cathedral
   It is considered the supreme example of Gothic architecture and was the first cathedral to be May 3 round windows with a diameter of 13 meters and its walls could be decorated with stained glass windows (windows).      Church was divided by rows of columns, decorated with three giant vessels sized sculptures of many of legendary leaders and saints of various historical periods. Cathedral have a special importance as a place of pilgrimage to Chartres being is the most precious relic ...
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
   Undoubtedly, the Eiffel Tower in central Paris is the most important metal construction of the nineteenth century. Tower foundation was made in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, who said that the tower is a monument in honor of the French Revolution of 1789, which opened the way "a century of industry and technology."      Initially, the Eiffel Tower was 300.5 meters, but after placing a television antenna, its height is 320.75 meters. Weight, of 9700 tons, was reduced after the renovati...
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
   Saint Sophia Church - Aghia Sophia - represents the triumph of Christianity, but also a symbol of Byzantium. Tralles Anthemios master builders of Isidore of Miletus created one of the most impressive sacred buildings in the world, with a central dome designed based on mathematical calculations.      It was the largest church of Christianity until the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453. The cathedral was converted into a mosque and four minarets were built surrounding the ...

The best destinations in Australia and Oceania (Australia - Destinations)

Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef
     The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef world. It is situated off Queensland, Australia. It covers 2 600 km from Bundaberg to the tip of Cape York. Covering an area of 350 000 km ², it can be seen from space. By comparison, Germany has an area of 357 000 km ². The Great Barrier Reef has more than 2 000 islands and reefs around 3 000 of all kinds. It can be seen near the coast, but the most spectacular are some 50 km offshore. It is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.    Th...
Palau Islands Palau Islands
    Located between Guam, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, Palau is an archipelago with a length of 640km, which houses the world's highest concentration of coral, fish and other marine creatures. Therefore, Palau is one of the most spectacular locations in the world free diving and compressed air, providing the visitors and an excellent infrastructure for diving. Coral reefs shelter more than 1,500 fish and 700 species of coral and sea anemones. The show is complemented by coral gardens and wreckage in the Second World W...
Uluru in Australia Uluru in Australia
   Located in the middle of Australian desert south of town Alice Springs, Ayers Rock monolith of sandstone is the largest in the world with a height of 350 meters. Red Rock is called by aborigiens, original inhabitants of Australia, Uluru - the place that throws shadows....

The best budget holiday destinations in 2010 (Destinations)

Albania Albania
    Tourists can take full advantage of wild and mountainous landscape of Albania, as well as sandy beaches and beautiful lakes. On the south coast are at activities like swimming, diving, sailing and fishing. There are two priority areas for tourism development - coastal areas, especially between Karavasta Velipoja and north, between the bay of Vlora and Llogara, and Ionian coast to the border with Greece in the south, and areas of lakes and mountains of the interior.       Albanian h...
The Philippines The Philippines
   Although the number of total 7107 islands (7108 at low tide), with a total line cost more than that of America, most of the population live on 11 islands. Filipinos consider loneliness a freak so gorgeous beaches, beautiful waterfalls and rice terraces which are rich with the Philippines offers you charm people. Tourists in this country will be included in "bayanihan" term that means continuing need for community. Jokes, smiles and fun will be shared with visitors brotherly.    &nbs...
Ukraine Ukraine
   Ukraine is one of the largest and most diverse countries in Europe. As land border between East and West, Ukraine was vulnerable to foreign invasions, which have enriched the culture of the country sometimes, but other times they exploited and devastated country. Probably the main attractions of this area are natural beauty and rich history. Many cities have a history of 500 years and some even 900. Cities that they are enriched by monuments, buildings, archaeological sites and impressive palaces.   ...

The most beautiful sacred destinations in the world (Meditation Tourism)

Golden Temple in India Golden Temple in India
   Gurdwara Sahib-Akali Thakat is also known as the Golden Temple. Built in the place called Amritsar in Punjab, India, this temple is the core of religion Sikhism. Based on a belief in God and 10 Guru, Sikh Bible, the religion was founded by Guru Nanak, in the early 16th century and was taken over by others who have mastered perceptele 9 GURU them in a form that strict and fundamnetalista is found today in the practice of monks Sikh Golden Temple. The temple is built mostly of white marble, building a beautiful, tall, with several...
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel
   Jerusalem is holy city for three religions and two of them to the promised land. In the old city there are priests, nuns, and rabbis mollah them everywhere. Churches of all denominations endow the city, the mosque with golden dome can be seen from distance and the Wailing Wall is always crowded.    Church of the Holy Sepulchre is an architectural complex erected by the Crusaders in the eleventh century, the place of another church, built by Empress Helena in the fourth century. Here are the most expensive ...
Holy Mosque in Makkah Holy Mosque in Makkah
Mecca or Makkah, nicknamed the "mother of the villages" is a city holy to Muslims, the Grand Mosque , the Kaaba , which is the kiss of Muslims in their prayers . Located Mecca in the Hejaz in Saudi Arabia , the capital of Makkah region , away from Medina, some 400 km in the direction south-west, and the city of Taif about 120 km in the eastern direction, at a distance of 72 km from the city of Jeddah and the coast of the Red Sea , and the nearest port is a port of Jeddah , and the nearest international airport is her 's King Abdul ...

The most beautiful cities in Europe (Destinations)

Athens in Greece Athens in Greece
   Athens Acropolis still dominate and attract millions of tourists annually. Nothing has decreased the architectural beauty, grandeur and quality! Unique architectural style, Doric columns, Ionic and Corinthian, Greek-style versions of classical Roman and Greek newest contemporary style, all combine in a fascinating mix of history, art and masters. Athens, capital of ancient architecture, it is as fascinating just as it was 2300 years ago!...
Amsterdam in Netherlands Amsterdam in Netherlands
   What may be shocking to a romantic city with grand architecture, Venetian-style canals and tramways of age? Despite its idyllic image of Amsterdam's, those who visited it in a "bachelor party" will realize that actually everything is allowed in this city.      An underground world is brought to the surface at street level, by bars and cafes that sell marijuana without restrictions and wher...
Barcelona in Spain Barcelona in Spain
   Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean that has a specific charm, boasting Roman remains, medieval districts, along with the most beautiful examples of Modernism and Avant-Garde of the twentieth century. Renovated in 1992 for the Olympic Games, Barcelona has become one of the must-visit cities in Europe and even in the entire world. Picturesque landscapes, the best preserved Gothic Quarter in Europe, the architecture with Gaudi’s bold lines, the art galleries that exhibit works of Miró...