Designed to be the world's largest cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore is nowadays surpassed in size by St. Peter in the Vatican, St. Paul's Cathedral in London and Milan. It was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1296, as the Florentines desired to have a place of prayer more beautiful than those of Pisa and Siena, rival cities; it was built on the ruins of an old church, Santa Reparata. When it was finished, it was the largest cathedral in Europe of that era, being able to accommodat...
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Valley of Flowers is located on the slopes of the western Himalayas in India. Almost inaccessible to tourists due to the high altitude and huge distance from the nearest town, Ghangaria (almost 8 hours to climb the Himalayan slopes), the Valley of Flowers was and it is still considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Included in the Hindu mythology, it was brought to the international public in 1931, when a British mountaineer, Frank S. Smythe, arrived by chance at the ...
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Although only the ruins of its former glory have survived, Leptis Magna is still able to give chills to those who visit it. The ruins are located about 130 km east of Tripoli, in the city of Al-Hums. They are considered today as some of the most beautiful and most imposing Roman ruins in the Mediterranean area. Because of its layout, the place became known as "Rome of Africa."
Leptis Magna, the ancient city of Libya, reached its g...
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Bagan, formerly known as Pagan, is a huge medieval town located in central Myanmar, Mandalay district. Initially named Arimaddana Arimaddanapura, Bagan was built between 1000 and 1200 AD and was, over time, the capital of several kingdoms in Burma.
Bagan, or as they call it - the city of a million temples –is a unique and stunningly beautiful place with an interesting history. Bagan was submitted for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list,...
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It was built in the year of 135 AD, in the memory of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, a popular Roman consul from the year of 92 and governor of Asia in the year 115, by his own son, Gaius Julius Aquila. The library served as a tomb for the great Celsius as well. The library is a rather unusual place for the tomb – being buried here was a great honor for Celsius.
The monument has preserved within its walls more than 12,000 an...
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Those who love traveling to places full of history will find Torun the ideal destination. Hometown of Nicolaus Copernicus, Torun still retains its medieval appearance, which attracts thousands of tourists annually. The city is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located on the banks of the Vistula in northern Poland, the city has an impressive history, archaeological evidence showing that the area was inhabited since 1100 BC. However, ...
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Sigiriya, or Lion’s Rock, is an ancient mountain fortress, in ruins now, located in the central district of Matale in Sri Lanka. The fortress is surrounded by the remains of a vast network of gardens, pools and other structures. This is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is also known for its ancient images, murals. The fortress was built during the reign of King Kasap I (477 - 495 AD), and it is one of the seven world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. ...
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Banaue Rice Terraces are at least 2,000 years old and were carved on the mountain slopes by the ancestors of today's residents. Filipinos call this place "the eighth wonder of the world", a term not exaggerated at all, taking into account that everything was done with a minimum of equipment and machinery, for the most part was built manually. Situated at an altitude of about 1500 meters, the rice terraces cover an area of 10,360 square kilometers and are still irrigated ...
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Construction of the largest tennis center of Asia was timed for the Masters Cup in China for a long time deprived of major international tournaments. The main part of the tennis center - the stadium Qi Zhong, designed for 15 thousand spectators - was completed in August 2005. Worked hard on his project architect Mitseru Senda (Mitsuru Senda). Grand structure 40 m in height and about 30 thousand square meters of total area, contains a number of technological innovations. For exampl...
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Built in 1987, the first international stadium in South Africa is the largest among those that hosted matches of the FIFA World Cup 2010. At this stadium there took place the first game and the final one. Among the major changes: an increase in the upper tier to add seats and add 99 more suites (in the general account at the stadium suites, 184). Also, there have been produced changes with locker rooms, and put the latest lighting systems....
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When Kaohsiung (Taiwan) was elected host city of The World Games 2009 (Olympic complementary competition in which they are promoted sports included in the Olympic program), local organizers have immediately started the construction of an arena worthy of the great event. After only two years of construction, the result is an impressive arena with a capacity of 55,000 seats, whose author is famous Japanese architect Toyo Ito.
Beyond its speci...
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One of the most beautiful and spacious venues in eastern Europe, is what activates Shakhtar Donetsk. Inaugurated on August 29, 2009, may madri Donobass Arena with a natural grass and UEFA officials include the Elite list of stadiums, with five stars. With a capacity of 51,504 seats, Shakhtar stadium will host matches at Euro 2012 with Ukraine as Poland, the host of the competition.
The stadium project initially approached by the sum of $ 25...
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Mestalla Stadium is one of the most popular stadiums in Spain and belongs to the group's Levantine, Valencia CF. Located on Avenida Suecia 46 010 Valencia, Mestalla was opened under this name on 20 May 1923. It has a capacity of 55,000 seats all the seats being the fifth largest stadium in Spain, after Barcelona's Camp Nou, Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Estadio La Cartuja in Seville and the Lluis Companys in Barcelona. The first organized game of arena designed by Francisco Almenar...
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The second largest stadium in Europe, Wembley, Brent district is located in north west London. It is owned by The Football Association and was designed for exhibition matches agencies national football team of England, but national sporting championships and finals, which go beyond football.
Because of its size is ideal for conducting large-scale concerts. Only last year, melomanii had the opportunity to listen here on Madonna, Foo Fighters...
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Ataturk Olympic Stadium is one of the Turkish national pride. At about 30 km from central Istanbul, the building is named after one of the greatest Turkish leaders and reformers, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the first republic and thus the first president of modern Turkey. Closure of the started in 1999 and ended in 2002, and total costs amounted to approximately $ 135 million.
Official capacity is 75,145 seats, but the stadium can acc...
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Built in the northern German city of Munich, Allianz Arena football stadium itself is a curiosity because of modern design, which adds not only in form, but also by the innovative facade lighting. Alliantz Arena is the first stadium in the world whose facade can change colors.
Two professional football clubs, FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich, host their matches on this ground, early in the season 2005/2006. Provider of financial se...
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Nou Camp Stadium, opened in 1957, was known at that time under the name "FC Barcelona Stadium. The stadium is located in the west of Barcelona, in Les Corts district. In 2001 he adopted the current name, meaning he received the popular name since the inauguration.
With a capacity of 98,847 spectators, the stadium becomes the highest capacity in Europe and 11th among the world's biggest stadiums. It was built during the mandate of Presi...
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The picturesque town of Colmar in France is considered one of the most beautiful European cities and seems to have been cut directly from a fairy tale illusion fueled by the appearance of cheerful and colorful houses.
Located in the Alsace wine region, Colmar is the third largest city in the region, situated on the plain between the Vosges mountains and river lauch. The city has many old wooden houses from the XVI, XVII and many artistic treasures, which gives the ci...
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They have a shell made of bony plates covering the body above the shoulders and hips, like a shield.
They feed mainly on ants find them with highly developed olfactory system. Because of strong claws to pierce holes they dig. They can eat up to 200,000 ants in a single night. Their language is very long, about 70 cm, sticky, and its muscles are very strong.
Food is swallowed and dissolved in the stomach because this species has ...
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Also known as the common pigeon Crowned pigeon crowned or blue, Goura cristata is a member of the family Columbidae, being one of the most beautiful species of birds. The size of a hen, has bright feathers, turquoise, and fan shaped crest he always stays high. These extraordinary birds live in tropical forests of New Guinea, it does not fly and tend to live on earth, especially feeding on fallen fruit from trees....
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Emperor Tamarin is a species of squirrel-sized monkeys. This animal is distinguished by its oversized mustache against his body. The name comes from its resemblance to the German emperor, Wilhelm II. Its area is located in southwestern Amazon River basin. You can see in South America, the Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil and even in Peru. In Europe, you can see, Paignton Zoo, England. Fur is predominantly gray color with yellow hues on piept.Trăiesc in groups of 2-8 individuals led by the ...
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Suborder Tarsioidea, whose species, very few in number, are called Maki-ghosts, consists of a single family, Tarsiidae, with only one genus, Tarsius. These quirks of nature and live in the Malaysian island region is the remains of a group of animals that lived in the early Tertiary. Currently, the tarsier is considered an intermediary between semimaimute mammals and monkeys.
This animal is surprising in appearance: the eyes are round and cl...
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The proboscis monkey - Nasalis larvatus - is a singular animal, because of male appearance (whose nose, very developed, gives a strange look), but also because of her remarkable performance of swimmers. It lives only in Borneo and the island can be found everywhere, but only in areas of mangrove forests and wetlands near the shores, never to distances over 300 km of coasts. In the jungle live by botanists assessments, more than 11,000 plant species, one third of them are ende...
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Aye Aye lemur, native of Madagascar, can seem like a character from horror movies, a small alien creature invented rather than real. Imagine an animal the size of a cat with big ears like funnels, sharp teeth and bulging eyes. Add a spiky gray hair, a bushy tail and some thin fingers, one very long and you get very odd image of a mammal. It is, however, is how real, is a nocturnal primate that is part of the family Daubentoniidae, infraordinul Chiromyiformes.
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Dragons of the species than leaf type is related Phycodurus eques high horse (both are part of the family Syngnathidae) and represents an excellent camouflage than taking advantage of what cover ornamental fireworks body to be confused with the landscape and escape predators. Looks like high horse, having an elongated snout and bony body. Shows a large dragon colors ranging from brown to yellow to green, the differences between individuals are determined by age, diet or location. ...
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On 6 July 1929, Kracowski Ogrod Zoologiczny opens its gates to visitors. The location was chosen as there may be more suitable for animal welfare - in the middle of a park of 500 hectares, where it grows and shady old trees. The institution had a fulminant evolution, 4 acres and 111 animals of 37 species in the inauguration, on 20 acres and 1,500 animals of 260 species in the year 2009.
Among the stars of the garden include Citta quadrupeds...
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Founded in 1852, is among the top zoos in Europe and consequently in the world. It covers 11 hectares and is the most visited Danish Institute of profile: in 2008, entered its gates fix 1,161,388 visitors. Zoo is famous for its new Elephant House, designed by famous British architect Sir Norman Foster. Copenhagen Zoo is developing and promoting more active programs to save from extinction of many animal species.
It was founded by Niels orni...
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If you arrive in Vienna, head steps towards Tiergarden Schönbrunn, Schönbrunn zoo that is situated near the palace of the same name. Founded in 1752 as an imperial menagerie, it is actually the first zoo in the world. Emperor Joseph II expeditions in Africa and the Americas, in order to capture wild animals for captivity in Vienna. Number of animals has increased steadily until 1945, when the Allies during the bombardment of Vienna, a part of the garden was destroyed, a ...
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Madrid inhabitants with cohorts of tourists who annually come and the capital of Spain, had the privilege of visiting a zoo "classic" located near a huge Aquapark. Wonderful opportunity to admire in real terms so animals living on land, and those that roam the seas and oceans. The entire assembly is located near the Casa de Campo and the store opened in 1770 under the name "House Fieras" with the declared goal of presenting animals to the American colonies then...
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Bioparco di Roma Called by the citizens of the seven hills of Italy's capital city zoo was built in 1908 and, in contrast to most European zoos have ongoing scientific programs, the garden has remained faithful to Rome, his primary desideratum , which is to provide public entertainment and relaxation. It covers an area of over 12 hectares and was built in the northern district Villa Borghese. Construction plans have been formed by the famous Carl Hagenbeck, a respected trainer who...
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Rightly considered the largest and most important zoo in Russia, the zoo has Gruzinskaia Boulevard behind a troubled history, the location being currently one of the most popular establishments of its kind in the world. It was founded during the Czarist period, namely in 1864 by a group of teachers of biology at the University of Moscow, on their behalf KF Rulje, etc. USOV and A.P. Bogdanov. In 1919, the Bolshevik regime nationalized it, and over 3 years of control over the instit...
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The Czech capital is one of the best rated zoos in the world: Prague zoo is not only a living sanctuary, where animals frolic in semilibertate happy, but a real Noah's Ark, which have been saved valuable species of animals from extinction. The idea behind the Garden, was put into practice in 1881, when Prince Rudolf of Austria marriage with Princess Stephanie of Belgium. Then, a local newspaper called for the establishment of a zoological garden in Prague. In 1919, a meeting of mo...
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