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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This home brings a total change to traditional concept. It all started with the desire to have the most natural daylight, without violating the privacy of residents. This is how the house has appeared in Japan, the stairs covering in a very clever way what the owner does not want to be seen from outside.
Like any unusual project, this one has deniers too, who claim that looks more like a bunker or a military unit. However, the family that lives ...
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Located in a common area from the architectural point of view, in a typical Vietnamese city, the "crazy house" became famous around the world due to its fluid forms and, for many, even frightening forms. It seems carved into a giant tree trunk, but that does not mean that it is so, the architect Hang Nga putting into practice all artistry to find optimal solutions to create this visual sensation.
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Conch Shell House was designed by Octavio Ocampo and he is the one who lives in it. Experts say that what impresses in this house, beyond the idea, is the perfect blend of design and functionality. Some parts are simply decorative, as it is the roof, but others are perfectly suited to everyday life....
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In this small country are able to drink beer so that it becomes envious of the people "beer" states. The holiday is relatively young in this day celebrate the enactment of a robust beer, which operates in Iceland since 1989.
March 1 pubs in Reykjavik are not closed, and guests can have fun until the morning. However, there is a small nuance: in Iceland, the price for a pint of beer - one of the highest in the world. So those who are not willing to spend a great...
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Of course, talking about the beer you can not forget the Czech Republic. Beer Festival in Plzeň - Pilsner Fest - one of the oldest in the Czech Republic, it has been held for 150 years. All summer in various cities of the Czech Republic, one after another are beer festivals, and the final is Pilsner Fest.
Of course, the main drink of the festival - the world-famous Czech beers Pilsner Urquell, as guests gather Plzensky brewery. Festival las...
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In Belgium, the beer - a lot more than just a drink, it is an integral part of Belgian culture. Belgian brewing has ancient traditions that will satisfy anyone, even the most fastidious and discerning beer drinkers. By quantity produced and consumed beer, this country is among the first in Europe. In Brussels, there is the International Court of beer, and in Antwerp is the largest specialized market, where deals are made on the sale of malting barley and malt. The most popular bra...
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According to Guinness Book, the Great American Beer Festival in Denver - a place where beer lovers can find the largest selection of varieties of your favorite beverage. We do not know whether this is so, but the annual celebration is really involved more than three beer companies, which offer a lot of different beers, including the famous Pilsner, Pale, Stout. Denver has long been considered a kind of western Munich, and the festival only confirms this title. Big Beer Festival US...
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Their particular tradition of cooking and consumption of beer is and Britain. And those who have ever been to the London Exhibition Centre Olympia Exhibition Center Hammersmith Road, can not disagree.
The festival is able to surprise even the most sophisticated beer drinkers. Every year here they bring more than 350 varieties of this British ale, 60 varieties of pears, and many varieties of bottled beer. Festival guests will enjoy and wheat...
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Beer Festival is held in Stuttgart, Germany and is considered the second largest after the Oktoberfest. Volksfest translated as "folk festival", and that is as it is indeed. History of the Festival began in 1818, when Queen Catherine and King William Vurtembergsky decided to make a feast for his people after the difficult years of the plague. The official beginning of the holiday falls on the 11 o'clock, when the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, opens the first barrel of beer ne...
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The biggest festival in America, who, like Glastonbury, is not limited to musical component, though it certainly is paramount. Held in late June - early July in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, be sure to capturing holidays in honor of Independence Day. In principle, it is more domestic product, but if you're interested in listening to country music and not only artists, known throughout the world, but those few who are listening from outside the continent, at the Summerfest is coming. In th...
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Britain's biggest happening in the open air has long been turned into a global brand. Is best known as a music festival, though there are also dance, circus, drama and comedy. For every self-respecting artist performance at Glasto - must be. Enumerate all the speakers at the festival musicians simply makes no sense, it will take more than one sheet. Glastonbury is built on the ideology of free hippie festival 70 - in its territory is "green" areas and most of the profit ...
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