The Bodhi Tree or Bo is a very large and very old Sacred Fig tree located in Bihar, India. It is considered that under this tree Siddhartha Gautama, later Buddha, achieved enlightenment, to become the founder of Buddhism. 250 years later after the enlightenment, Asoka, the Buddhist Emperor, founded the Mahabodhi Temple, right next to the sacred plant. ...
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According to the legend, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a town located in the Spanish province of Galicia, houses the relics of one of the Holy Apostles of Christ, St. James (Santiago in Spanish), who died in 44 AD in Jerusalem.
In the ninth century, King Alfonso II of Asturia had built a small church on the site of the tomb, discovered in 819 AD. This was destroyed in 997 by the Moorish army of al-Mansur, but the relics of the Apostle remai...
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Ajanta Caves in Maharastra, India, dating from the fifth century BC and contain paintings and sculptures considered peaks of Buddhist religious art. They were abandoned by their creators in the year 480 AD, leaving in the next 1300 years and completely forgotten by the locals. In spring 1819, but a British officer found the hunting of tigers in India has entered into a chance of artificial grottoes covered completely by lush vegetation. Although the place had become a refuge in w...
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Thai Shan or Mount Tai is located north of Tai'an city in Shandong Province, China and it is considered one of the five holy mountains of the Taoist religion. In the old belief in China was considered the highest mountain in the world, Chinese monarchs come here to bring heaven and earth sacrifice.
The place is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal. More than 6 million visitors come here annually. It comprises 22 temples, more than 8...
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Tokyo is the capital and also largest city of Japan. Is a megalapalopolis. Tokyo, "eastern capital" and capital "rising sun country, in 1869, turned into a brilliant city.
Tokyo Meiji Shrine Temple was built in memory of emperor Meiji who led Japan between 1867-1912. Meiji Shrine is the most visited shrine in Japan, being visited by several million people annually. The complex is built in a traditional Japanese style in the centre of Tokyo...
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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 i...
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Madrid is not only the capital of Spain, but also capital of the province and autonomous community of Madrid. Settlement is the third most populous capital in the EU after London and Berlin. Located in the center of the Iberian peninsula, on the Manzanares River and at an altitude of more than 650 meters on the plateau Castilian Madrid is the highest capital of Europe and is the perfect combination between high altitude and mountain breeze, which generates a unique atm...
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With 8 million inhabitants, London is the largest European city, but also the most ethnically diverse one. Almost 200 languages are spoken in London and more than 30% of the population are represented by immigrants. Despite decentralization and local vanities, London dominates the horizon of all British citizens, as the most important events take place here, as well as the greatest business deals.
Londoners’ feeling of superiority often irri...
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Amritsar was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth guru of Sikhs. It is located in the Northwest corner of ancient Punjab. It is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs. The ancient city's main attraction is the Harmandir Sahib, informally known as the Golden Temple, the holy towering buildings of religious Pilgrims visited by millions each year. It gained ITS name, meaning "Holy Pool of Nectar" from the body of water around the Golden Temple. It looks particular...
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About Bodhgaya town is said to be the place where Buddha was situated at the foot of a fig tree, which symbolizes knowledge tree (Bodhi) and received enlightenment after a long meditation, giving current name as meaning "awakenings" or "enlightened."
City Transformation vegetarian Bodhgaya zone of peace has been committed by members of the Vegetarian Society for Tibetans organization that hopes to get as much sup...
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Varanasi, formerly also named Benares or Banaras is one of the oldest cities in the world still in existence, named one of the seven sacred cities of ancient India. It is owned by two gods-Shiva and Annapurna. For Hindus, Varanasi is one of the most holy cities. Their belief is that feeds the myth of dying in Varanasi equivalent release from reincarnation cycle and acquisition of state of full happiness, nirvana.
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In 1968 the Beatles had learned from Jai Guru Dev Shankaracharya, yoga philosophy and meditation in Rishikesh. It was when India became and remained an attractive destination for many artists and others. Yoga and Ayurveda treatments are a successful combination for India tourism....
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Haridwar means the gateway to God and is considered a holy city, is an ancient city built in the Vedic period, mentioned in Mahabharata. Haridwar is one of the seven cities touched by God and one of the 12 holy cities of India, being a place of pilgrimage....
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Famous Death Valley in California, USA, is one of those places lunar aspect, where life would seem impossible. Feared and avoided by the natives until the arrival of European settlers, arid valleys of California system and was named in 1849. It seems that when a group of gold seekers in tempted to reach the gold mines in Sacramento, ventured into the dreaded crossing valleys.
Although apparently easier than crossing the mountains, th...
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Mount McKinley (or Denali) is the 6194 m of its highest mountain in the United States, is simultaneously the highest peak of mainland North America, followed by Mount Logan. U.S. state of Alaska is located in Denali National Park (the original Denali National Park). Mountain named after William McKinley 25th U.S. president. Athapask Indian language is called "Denali" (the translation "Great"). Denali is the fact and the name of the mountain in Alaska. Mount Mc...
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Bryce Canyon National Park is situated in the south-western part of Utah. The canyon is the park, which really is not a true canyon, but rather a natural amphitheater. Canyon arose through processes of erosion on the eastern most prominent plate "Paunsaugunt-plate" special petrographic structure allowed a higher erosion caused by wind, water and ice is forming formations called hoodoos geolgice. Depending on the composition of sedimentary rocks have colors ranging...
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The most important tourist destinations were known beaches in the S and E part of the country's ancient sites within the country and the mountains. Anuradhapura - the most important ancient city in Sri Lanka, Colombo - capital, Kandy - Temple contains Dalada Maligawa, Aukana Buddha Statue, Dimbulagala, Panduwasnuwara, Ridi Vihar - is called "Silver Temple", the first deposits were found here silver in the 2nd century BC, Uda Walawe National Park. Most pleasan...
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Giant construction of the ancient world, the Great Wall measuring 6400 kilometers long, is provided from place to place with forts looking tall rectangular towers of defense, has a height of 8 meters and a width of 6.5 meters, and meritandu status of the longest wall of the Earth. To protect the state, China's first emperor, Qin (221-210 BC) commands to be linked together fortifications built by his predecessors. It will submit both east and west, a total length of about 5000 km,...
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Whatever the season to get here, take the first steps in absolute silence, maybe because of thin air, because you are above 4500 meters altitude. With a population of two million inhabitants and an area of 500,000 square kilometers, Tibet is a place where not find a basis of comparison than, perhaps, with Bolivia, called the Tibet of South America.
Himalayan chain that support Tibet shows the impressive peaks over 8,000 meters, among which the famous Chooyu, ...
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Mongolia is a land distant and less visited, but has much to offer in terms of landscape, wildlife and places full of history and culture. Outside major cities, Mongolians continue traditional lifestyles "Malchin" (pastors) and many of them are nomadic. Being one of the lowest densities in the world, Mongolia has vast areas of wilderness, deserts, lakes and mountains, ideal for adventurous visitors.
Adventure yourself in th...
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After a renovation that lasted a year and a half, the pool is a dream. Edge are not umbrellas, but the shadow of palm trees which can be relaxed to drink a cocktail. Actually has islands and sand and is designed to resemble as much an oasis in the middle of the desert Arab....
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The swimming pool here is new and is made of glass. It is located on the 12th floor of the hotel, little outstanding outside, so on the bottom of the pool there can be seem cars and pedestrians. Swim over the city of Singapore, tired, but then you get the water to take a nap on beds next....
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Pool is on the 3rd floor of the hotel and has three pools: two heated and one cold. Underwater lights are special sets, which are pools to sclipeasca night and the pool are cabins in which you can admire the Honk Kong....
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Miami is full of interesting pools, but the Viceroy one stands out. On the Japanese side they find blueberries, chairs and beds, according to the three large swimming pools to choose to sit. You get a 80-person Jacuzzi, a swimming pool and a relaxing swimming, long as a football field. And it has an exceptional location: 15 floors above downtown, overlooking the Gulf Biscaine....
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Swimming here makes you think the oriental pleasures. Palace with 347 rooms is ideally located overlooking Jodpur, with a view to which few have access. Water temperature is always controlled and her floating scented candles, including rose petals. The hotel is run by the same company in charge of the Taj Mahal. Maharajah Prince who owns the Hotel often comes down to the pool and is not afraid to swim with guests....
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Hotel Caruso Belvedere is situated on the highest point of the coastal town of Ravello. Therefore part of dreamlike landscapes, the vast shadow of the wild coast. But if you think pool is bordered by Roman columns and ruins of the eleventh century, balacitul becomes an even greater pleasure....
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At Neptune pool one must be a millionaire to be able to bath there. It was built in 1920 for an American magnat and was refurbished for 2 times since then....
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Beyond the pump and most honorable name for Indochina Peninsula delta, the Mekong Delta's is synonymous in many respects, the very culture, civilization and ethos of the Vietnamese people. Is a large delta, which covers an area of the rainy season 39,000 km square. Is a delta located in a low-lying coastal region, the Mekong Delta's very easy to scale flood prone, although in recent years, it was found that global warming has made his mark. Due to very low altitude, experts...
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It is the second largest delta in Europe, and experts say remains the best preserved. Most of the Delta are in Tulcea County, and to the north of Ukraine belongs Chilia branch. Total area of the Danube delta is 4152 km square, of which Romania has 3446 km square.
This delta was formed 6,000 years ago in a bay of the Black Sea. From a geo-morphological, is a low alluvial plain, covered with marsh and water. A branch is made up of canals, lakes, reed, du...
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Volga is the largest river in Europe, so it is understandable to be paid on this occasion the Caspian Sea, forming a huge delta, about 160 km long. Although here, the communists and absurd zeal has left its mark, those who have visited say that looks like Delta, it looks like 50-60 years ago.
Delta is relatively new, which is growing at a sustained pace. If in 1880, covers an area of only 3222 km square, today, the magnificent Volga Delta covers 27,224...
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Ancient sacred Egyptian delta is best known and most studied delta in the world. Despite global warming, and today remains a heavyweight delta, stretching from Alexandria to Port Said before, with a total length of 240 km from east to west and 160 km from north to south, being separated from Damietta and Rosetta branches.
From a geo-morphological, Nile Delta is considered a "delta arc" because of its specific shape. Because, after the dam cons...
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Although most sacred river of Hinduism is neither the longest nor the most powerful river in the world, wild delta holds the record for the largest and most vast delta on Earth. Apart from this record, Ganges Delta owns an impressive record. Sunderband called in local dialect, where the holy Ganges flows into the Indian Ocean holds the highest concentration of tigers in the world. The region is also considered one of the most fertile on Earth. Delta is between Hooghly and Meghna ...
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Rhone River flows into the Mediterranean, forming not only the most beautiful delta in France, but one of the best protected deltas around the world. The whole region is actually included in the Camargue National Park boundaries, protected area since 1970. Reserve covers an area of 80,000 hectares, including here marshes, meadows, forests, sand dunes and Saraturi. Delta is the largest in Western Europe. The region is famous for rough weather, with over 300 days a year in wh...
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It is certainly the best place laden with tradition throughout South Africa. Even if the influence of Zulu culture is pervasive in this African country, you will not find anywhere more offerings to the great nation it was Zulu. Is at the same time, and one of ideal places for bird-watching safaris and activities which you can enjoy the sight of over 650 species of rare birds and giant of Africa Five: lion, elephant, rhino, African leopard and buffalo....
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Garden Route, one of the most spectacular images of nature in South Africa is a sample of what you can offer a trip to the southern African country. Formed at the junction with the Indian Ocean and Outeniqua Mountains Tsitsikamma, Garden Route is, undoubtedly, a proof is created such beauty.Garden Route includes one of the most beautiful parts of the South African coast and has a length of 300 kilometers, stretching between Mossel Bay and Paul Sauer Bridge....
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