San Francisco’s Palace of Arts is an exceptional monument that was built as a exhibiton dedicated to Panama Canal that was completed. It was designed by the architect Bernard R.Maybeck, who choose a 3 acre area for the palace construction. The area is surrounded by a lagoon that served to reflect the beauty of the building that supposed to appear. The architecture is inspired from the Greek and Roman architecture and give a specific look to the palace.
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Once the capital of Japan, Nara is a fascinating city with ancient temples that represent both Shinto and Buddhism. The city was originally called Heijo-kyo and was built following the model of Xi`an city in China, the capital city during Tang Dynasty. During the Nara Period, the city became the capital from 710-784, taking up the name of the period. Although the city has lost its former glory, it remains an important Buddhist center. Particularly, Buddhism has greatly developed b...
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TransAmerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco. When the ideea of building such a landmark was given many citizens didn’t agree because San Francisco is more in a Victorian style not for skyscrapers. The architect William L.Pereira thought that the pyramid shape would be perfect for a skyscraper, and during the time this will become an architectural sculpture. Its construction started in 1969 and took 3 years to complete it, it has a height of 260 mete...
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Union Square is the third largest shopping area in United States. Union Square was opened to public in 1849 and it is a green and peaceful spot for those busy people who need to relax. This area was a residential one and the square had a lot of Victorian mansions that made the place exceptional. There were built several hotels and warehouses, but after the earthquake were made some renovations in the area, starting with restaurants and cafes that were constructed there, w...
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Osaka, a city-port also called the "Venice of Japan" or "the Manchester of the East" is located in Japan, in the Kansai region of the Honshu island at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay. Osaka is the third largest city in Japan in terms of population, after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is the centre of the metropolitan area of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, which has a population of over 18 million inhabitants.
In the past, Osaka was...
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The famous monument dedicated to San Francisco Fireman , Coit Tower was built in 1933. It has 64 metres high and is located in the Telegraph Hill, San Francisco’s neighborhood. The tower was built on the request of the Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who was known for helping the local firemen. After her death she left a third part from her estate for making the city that “she loved” exceptional. As a result of the support that she gave the Coit To...
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Golden Gate Park is the largest park in San Francisco covering 411 hectares. Its history start back in 1870 when William Hammond Hall was going to design the park. So he created a really attractive park with lakes, meadows and roads, then he designed a barrier to protect the park form the sea and planted thousands of trees that give a natural beauty to the park. Today it offers a great spot for run or for jogging, there also are golf spots.
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Fisherman’s Wharf is a great touristic destination, in a neighborhood in San Francisco. It is a great area where you can find seafood restaurants , museums, submarine and a lot of attractive places that you should visit. During the time here was the ideal area for fishermen to show their catch for that day. The boats and the area has suffered many changes but the Fisherman’s Wharf still remains the heart of the fishing industry. From its old times the area was...
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Golden Gate Bridge is a splendid masterpiece in San Francisco dating since 1937. The construction of this colossal bridge started in 1933 and was designed by Joseph Strauss, and now connects San Francisco with the Pacific Ocean. It was very hard to belive that such a big bridge will appear, but with hope and hard work the bridge was constructed. It took about 4 years to complete and there worked thousands of workers, and were spent 35 million dollars. On May 27 the sp...
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Kyoto is considered Japan's second most popular tourist destination, after Tokyo. It is a city located in the southern part of the Japanese island of Honshu, near Osaka. Also referred to as "The Thousand Year Capital", being the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, between 794 and 1868, Kyoto was the center of the Japanese civilization. Nowadays, it is a provincial city with over 1.6 million inhabitants, which attracts tourists from all over the world with its fascinati...
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Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest city here, concentrating about 10% of the country’s population. The city is situated in the middle of the archipelago's main island, Honshu. Here the seat of the government and residence of the Emperor of Japan is located. The metropolitan area of the city, the largest in the world, is home to about 30 million people. Four train and subway stations ensure transportation to more than two million passengers every day, while in its ...
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Total area: 710,850 km2
Population: 32,200,000 (2009 estimate)
Density: 71.6/km2
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Official language: Arabic
Capital: Rabat
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .ma
Calling code: +212
Morocco is a country situated in North Africa, between Algeria and Western Sahara, and borders the North Atl...
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Total area: 2,040 km2
Population: 1,288,000 (2008 estimate)
Density: 631.4/km2
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Official language: English
Capital: Port Louis
Government: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .mu
Calling code: 230
Mauritius is an island nation situated east of Madagascar, off the southern coast of Africa. Besides the is...
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Total area: 1,030,700 km2
Population: 3,291,000 (2009 estimate)
Density: 3.2/km2
Currency: Ouguiya (MRO)
Official language: Arabic
Capital: Nouakchott
Government: Islamic republic
Internet TLD: .mr
Calling code: 222
Mauritania is a country situated in Northern Africa and shares borders with Western Sahara in the north, Algeria in the ...
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Total area: 1,240,192 km2
Population: 14,517,176
Density: 11.7/km2
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Official language: French
Capital: Bamako
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Internet TLD: .ml
Calling code: 223
Mali is a country situated in Western Africa and shares borders with Senegal and Mauritania to the west, Niger to...
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Total area: 118,484 km2
Population: 15,028,757 (2009 estimate)
Density: 128.8/km2
Currency: Kwacha
Official language(s): English, Chichewa
Capital: Lilongwe
Government: Multi-party democracy
Internet TLD: .mw
Calling code: +265
Malawi is a country situated in southeast Africa and shares borders with Tanzania to the north-eas...
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Total area: 587,041 km2
Population: 20,653,556 (2009 estimate)
Density: 35.2/km2
Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Official language(s): Malagasy, French
Capital: Antananarivo
Government: Caretaker government
Internet TLD: .mg
Calling code: +261
Madagascar is an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean about 250 miles off the eastern ...
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Total area: 1,759,541 km2
Population: 6,420,000 (2010 estimate)
Density: 3.6/km2
Currency: Dinar (LYD)
Official language(s): Arabic
Capital: Tripoli
Internet TLD: .ly
Calling code: +218
Libya is a country situated in North Africa and shares borders with the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Algeria and Tunisia to the west, Chad and Niger to the south...
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Total area: 111,369 km2
Population: 3,955,000 (2009 estimate)
Density: 35.5/km2
Currency: Liberian dollar (LRD)
Official language(s): English
Capital: Monrovia
Government: Presidential republic
Internet TLD: .lr
Calling code: 231
Liberia is a country situated the west coast of Africa and shares borders with Guinea to the north, C&ocir...
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Total area: 30,355 km2
Population: 2,067,000 (2009 estimate)
Density: 68.1/km2
Currency: Lesotho loti/Loti (LSL)
Official language(s): Sesotho, English
Capital: Maseru
Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .ls
Calling code: +266
Lesotho is a country situated in Southern Africa and is completely surrounded by ...
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The Dulber Palace was built in 1895-1897, in Koreiz for Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich. The Place’s project was designed by the Yalta’s architect Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov. Some of the Palace’s elements and decors were selected by the Grand Duke Peter Nikolaevich. This art experience he gained during the long journeys to Egypt, Syria and the Mediterranean countries and the Maghreb. The...
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The Kichkine Palace was built in the years 1908-1911, in Gaspra, near the cliffs of Aurora, on which two years later was built the Swallows Nest Palace. From the language of the Crimean Tatars, „kichkine” is translated as „baby”, named becouse of its small size in Crimean Tatar architecture style. The Palace’s architecture is spectacular, very different from other styles. The Palace’s construction was really dispute...
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Total area: 580,367 km2
Population: 40,046,566 (2010 estimate)
Density: 67.2/km2
Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)
Official language(s): Swahili, English
Capital: Nairobi
Government: Semi-presidential Republic
Internet TLD: .ke
Calling code: +254
Kenya is a country situated in East Africa and shares borders with Ethiopia to th...
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Total area: 36,125 km2
Population: 1,647,000 (2010 estimate)
Density: 44.1/km2
Currency: peso (XOF)
Official language: Portuguese
Capital: Bissau
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Internet TLD: .gw
Calling code: 245
Guinea Bissau is a country situated in West Africa and shares borders with Senegal to the north, Atlantic Ocean to ...
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Total area: 245,857 km2
Population: 10,057,975 (2009 estimate)
Density: 40.9/km2
Currency: Guinean franc
Official language: French
Capital: Conakry
Government: Presidential republic
Internet TLD: .gn
Calling code: 224
Guinea, formerly known as French Guinea, is a country situated in West Africa and shares borders with Guinea-Bissau, ...
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Leblon beach is situated very close to Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, they are separated just by a channel. Upper from the beach is the neighborhood of Leblon which is divided into 2 parts: Upper Leblon and lower Leblon. The upper Leblon has rich residents with wonderful houses, but the lower Leblon is full of activities for nightlife, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, where people can spend their free time.
The beach...
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The Palace of the Crimean Khans, Bakhchisaray Palace is located in Bakhchisaray town. It was built in 1532 as the main patrimonial residence of the Giray dynasty which ruled the Crimean Khanate within 1441-1783. Till 1783, the Bakhchisaray Palace was the heart of the political, spiritual and cultural life of the state of the Crimean Tatars.
The Bakhchisaray Palace is a monumental historical symbol for the Crim...
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Chapada Diamantina National Park is situated in the northeast of the state Bahia, in Brazil. It has 152,000 hectares and is one of the wildest place for adventures in Brazil. In the middle of the 19th century in this place was discovered the diamonds, by two germans. Later there were designed special projects for diamonds exploration.
The park was inaugurated in the 1980’s and became a popular area for ecotourism. This exception...
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Massandra Palace is situated between Alushta and Yalta on the highway Big Yalta, Crimea. Massandra Palace was the residence of the Russian Emperor Alexander III. The palace was built in 1881 near the church of the Assumption of St. John the Baptist by Prince, SM Vorontsov. The palace was built in the style of Louis XIII, under the French architect Bouchard, so the palace is often called the "Lesser of Versailles". After the death of Prince Vorontsov, the...
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The history of the Livadia Palace begins in 1834 when the Livadia was owened by the Polish magnate Leo Potocki. Yalta’s architect KI Eshlimana, built this palace, surrounded by a wonderful park. In 1860, the Palace became the property of the Empress, wife of Alexander II. The new owners put in order vineyards and begin reconstruction of the palace. In 1891 it became a summer residence of the last Russian tsar Nicholas II. ...
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On the Southern coast of Crimea, near to the Mount Ai-Petri, in Koreiz town is situated The Yusupov Palace and Park Complex. The palace dates the XVIII century and the beginning of Russian colonization of Crimea. Yusupov Palace it became a former "Pink House", built in the style of a modernized Italian Renaissance by a talented architect N. Krasnov. The palace’s owner were Prince Felix Yusupov, Prince Sumarokov-Elston - was governor-general o...
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The Sevastopol Marine Aquarium-Museum is located in the ground floor of the Institute of Biology of Southern Seas named after AO Kovalevsky in Sevastopol. It is really impressive that it is the only marine aquarium in Ukraine as well as one of the oldest aquariums in the world. The marine museum was opened in 1897. The Sevastopol Aquarium-Museum is the largest aquarium of the Crimean peninsula and throughout Ukraine. The diameter of the large pool here is more tha...
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Total area: 238,535 km2
Population: 24,233,431 (2010 estimate)
Density: 101.5/km2
Currency: Ghana cedi (GH₵)
Official language: English
Capital: Accra
Government: Constitutional presidential republic
Internet TLD: .gh
Calling code: 233
Ghana is a country situated in West Africa and shares borders with Burkina Faso to the nor...
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Just upper from Copacabana beach is situated Ipanema beach. This beach considers to be the birthplace of the tanga, the men parade on the white sand. It offers a series of activities for having fun like soccer games, no hands volleyball ,football or surfing. Here are created special areas for mothers with their babies.
Here you can see also the trendy restaurants, bars, cafes where you can spend a lovely time. The theatres...
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Total area: 10,380 km2
Population: 1,705,000 (2009 estimate)
Density: 164.2/km2
Currency: Dalasi (GMD)
Official language(s): English
Capital: Banjul
Governement: Republic
Internet TLD: .gm
Calling code: 220
Gambia is a country situated in West Africa. Among the smallest countries on the African continent, Gambia shares borders with Se...
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