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National Museum of History
National Museum of History - The best places to visit in Chisinau, Moldova
The National Museum of History was founded in 1987. The museum exhibits over 263 000 art pieces, among which about 165 000 items are original pieces of national heritage. Archaeology and Ancient History, Medieval History, History of Basarabia and Contemporary History and Treasures departments are the the scientific core of the institution. The museum has the following objectives: conservation and maintenance of historical sites, scientific research on historical ...
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Palace of the Parliament
Palace of the Parliament - The best touristic attractions in Romania
A very fascinable and gorgeous building in the Center of Bucharest, the Capital of Romania is The Palace of the Parliament. This imposant palace is the largest building in Europe and was fondated by Nicolae Ceausescu, who gave the name of House of the Republic, on 25 july 1984. It is a unique masterpiece and is designed in a eclectic neoclassical style, using material from Romania only. The buiding appears as 86 meters high building, with 92 meters underground. It include...
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Bangkok in Thailand
Bangkok in Thailand - Top cultural destinations in Asia
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, on the Chao Phraya River bank, near the Gulf of Thailand, Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the current Chakri Dynasty - King Rama I and it is now the spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, educational and commercial capital of Thailand. Bangkok covers an area of 1500 km2 and has a population of approximately 10 million people, concentrating over 10% of the country’s population. In terms of size, it is the 22nd largest cit...
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The National Museum of Fine Arts
The National Museum of Fine Arts - The most attractive places to visit in Stockholm
The National Museum of Fine Arts is located in the central part of the Stockholm. It is also known as The Nationalmiseum. Due to the enormous collections of paintings, sculptures and graphic art, the Nationalmuseum is considered a National Gallery in Stockholm. Through the main art collection are listed the works of reputable local artists: Hanna Pauli, Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors and also artists worldly recognized as: Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya, Renoir. The...
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Agra in India
Agra in India - Top cultural destinations in Asia
Agra is a city in India located approximately 220 km south of Delhi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, on the west bank of the Yamuna river, between Mathura and Surajpur. The name of the city derives from the Sanskrit word “Agrabana”, meaning paradise. Agra was first mentioned by the Arians. The Greek geographer, Ptolemy was the first to include the city on the world map in the 2nd century AD under the name of Agara. Being fully aw...
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Museum of Art
Museum of Art - The best places to visit in Philadelphia
Museum of Art in Philadelphia is one of the most large museums in United States. The museum includes over 300,000 pieces of art from different areas. In the interior of museum are displayed interesant carpets, ceramics, paintings, photographs, armory or sculptures. The large collections that includes the museum makes it to be the third largest museum in North America and a definitely memorable attraction, that every tourist must see. Those 200 galleries that hosts the ...
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Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Anthropology - The most popular places in Vancouver, Canada
Museum of Anthropology has the most interesting collection in Vancouver. The museum makes part from the University of British Columbia and includes elements of the culture of aboriginals from Pacific Northwest. This gorgeous museum will take a lot of time to explore its beautiful and unique pieces of art. As you enter in the museum, two carved wood doors will take you to the Great Hall. The University of Columbia started to col...
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Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo - The best countries in Africa
Total area: 342,000 km2 Population: 3,686,000 (2009 estimate) Density: 10.8/km2 Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF) Official language: French Capital: Brazzaville Government: Republic Internet TLD: .cg Calling code: 242 Republic of Congo is a country situated in Central Africa and shares borders with the Central African Republic...
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Cathedral Mary Queen of the World
Cathedral Mary Queen of the World - The most popular places to visit in Montreal
One of the most beautiful churches in Montreal is the Cathedral Mary, Queen of the World. This cathedral appeared like a small basilica in the Catholical church, after the fire burned the St. Jacques Cathedral. This sacred place is a copy of the St.Peter’s Basilica in Roma, because when bishop of the city in that time decided to built the church he sent Vistor Borgeau to Rome to study the style of basilica from Vatican. The construction started in 1875 and took 20 year...
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The Menji Sanriku earthquake in June, 1896
The Menji Sanriku earthquake in June, 1896 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities
Japan is one of the most active seismic regions, where take place more than 20 % from the most terrible earthquakes in the world. The quakes with strong magnitude can promote tsunami, with high destroying waves. In June, 1896 took place the Menji Sanriku quake with the power of 7.2, that led to an enormous tsunami. The consequnces were terrible and the main lost was about 22.000 victims, and injured people. The origin of the quake was set at the Japan...
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Sanriku earthquake in March 2, 1933
Sanriku earthquake in March 2, 1933 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities
In 1933, Japan was shacked by a strong earthquake, with a 8.5 Richter power. The Sanriku region was the most affected area in Japan. The earthquake from March 2, 1933, led to many damages and 3000 victims. The people remained with no homes, security and protection. The strong power of the earthquake caused a tsunami with almost 30 m height. After the quake’s shack, there continued almost 50 convulsions between 5 and 7 magni...
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Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts - The most popular places to visit in Montreal
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is the oldest museum in all Canada. When the city of the Montreal was the biggest one in Canada a group of collectors decided to open a place where to show the art collections. They decided to build a building for art exhibition, in a school of art, and they started to earn money to make their plan come true. It took some time to gather sufficient funds to open the first gallery of art. In 1877 the association of the collectors received a importa...
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal - The most popular places to visit in Montreal
Basilica Notre-Dame of Montreal is a real spectacular landmars that dates from 19th century. The design for this art started in 1824, for creating this basilica was chosen an Irish American architect James O’Donnel, who completed the Christ Churh in Manhattan. It took about 2 years to raise up the walls of the building and the façade up to the base of the towers. In 1827 the framework was completed and the interior of basilica was completed in 1829. This sacred ...
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The Kanto Earthquake in September 1, 1923
The Kanto Earthquake in September 1, 1923 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities
In September 1923 in Kanto area in Japan, ocurred a dramatic earthquake with the power of 7.9 and 8.3. The Tokyo and Yokohama cities were also affected. In the next days, these cities suffered 1.500 more shakes. There were ruined almost all buildings and houses, which caused enourmous fires. The fires couldn’t been stopped becouse the infrastrucrure was totally damaged. This earthquake is considered one of the most destroying, becouse caused a...
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Fukui earthquake in June 28, 1948
Fukui earthquake in June 28, 1948 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities
The Fukui earthquake took place in 1948, in the Fukui prefecture in Japan. The earthquake struck on June 28, 1948 with a magnitude of 6.0 which is now about 7.1. The strongest shake was in the city of Fukui. The earthquake effects and results were enormous and had affected in a major way the people’s lives. The earthquake caused a depth of 10 kilometers to the north over 18 kilometers in about 10 seconds. Because of the low density of the soil in the area tr...
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Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995
Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities
Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's largest cities. The town is situated between the sea and the Rokko mountain. Kobe is also known as one of Japan's most attractive cities. In 1995, Kobe was affected by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which took over 5000 people and ruined hundred of homes and constructions. Today the city is completely reconstructed and no traces of the terrible event can be seen here. This earthquake occurred as a res...
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The Palace of Fine Arts
The Palace of Fine Arts - The most wonderful places to visit in San Francisco
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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Earthquake on March 11, 2011
Earthquake on March 11, 2011 - The consequences of earthquakes in Japan cities
An earthquake measuring 9.0 occurred in Japan, on east coast of Honshu Island, on March 11, followed by numerous aftershocks. The epicenter was located in 373 km north-east of Tokyo, its center lies at a depth of 24 kilometers. The hypocenter was formed at a depth of 24 km in the Pacific Ocean. It caused a tsunami height of more than ten meters. This is the strongest earthquake in the history of Japan and the sixth in force in the history of seismic observations. ...
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Sofia
Sofia - The most beautiful cities in Bulgaria
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and is the largest Bulgarian city. Located in the southern part of Sofia’s valley, on the foot of Lyulin and Vitosha mountains. Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe, here you can visit the spectacular historical monuments which the city hosts. In the city’s center is located the Alexander Nevsky Church, which is actually the largest building of this kind in the Balkans. It was buil...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo - The best countries in Africa
Total area: 2,345,409 km2 Population: 70,916,439 (2010 estimate) Density: 29.3/km2 Currency: Congolese franc (CDF) Official language: French Capital: Kinshasa Government: Semi-presidential republic Internet TLD: .cd Calling code: 243 Formerly known as Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country situated in Central Afric...
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The Museum City of Berat
The Museum City of Berat - The best places to visit in Albania
The Museum City Berat is an important historical place which has to be visited by all tourists that travel in Albania. Its existence dates 2,400 years. Aso, Berat was the capital of Albania. The town of Berat is rich in architecture, culture and history. Berat is a really a fabulous city which is considered to be the “City of thousand windows. The Berat city is located in south of Albania and near the well known Mountain Tomorri. From...
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The ruined Corinthian city of Apollonia
The ruined Corinthian city of Apollonia - The best places to visit in Albania
Apollonia is located in the western part on Albania, in the region of Fier, within close proximity to the village of Pojani and 120 km away from the capital city Tirana. It is a ruined Corinthian city and is considered by specialists the greatest archaeological site in Albania, where the ancient remains can still be admired today. Two significant structures still stand today at Apollonia and these are the façade of a temple and a small Roman theatre ; there ca...
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The Kalaja Fortress of Tirana
The Kalaja Fortress of Tirana - The best places to visit in Albania
The Kalaja Fortress of Tirana, also referred to as Fortress of Justinian, once an administrative residence in ancient times, stands now as testimony to the past grandeur of Tirana. It is located in the very heart of Tirana and can be considered the very centre of Albia itself. The fortress was strategically positioned at the crossroads of the main roads connecting the east with the west and the north to the south of Tirana. The Kalaja Fortress of Tirana has a lo...
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Uruguay
Uruguay - The best countries of South America
Total area: 176,215 km2 Population: 3,494,382 (2009 estimate) Density: 19.8/km2 Currency: Uruguyan peso Official language(s): Spanish Capital: Montevideo Governement: Presidential republic Internet TLD: .uy Calling code: +598 Very European, Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America, located on the southeast coast of the...
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The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty - The best places to visit in New York, USA
The Statue of Liberty –a huge sculpture situated on the Liberty Island in New York. It was designed by Frederick-Auguste Berthold. The Statue’s framework was made by a french engineer Gustave Eiffel, also known as the man behind the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Due to an ingenious construction consisting from copper plates, attached to the metal framework , the statue is very heavy and stands easily in front of the storms. ...
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The Peterhof Palace
The Peterhof Palace - The best places to visit in Russia
The Peterhof Palace is actually a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The most prominent architectural landmark of Peterhof palace and park ensembled is a huge baroque building of the Peterhof Palace, also known as “Petrodvorets”. The palace was...
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Moscow, capital of Russia
Moscow, capital of Russia - The best places to visit in Russia
For most westerners, Russia is Associated With its European cities - Moscow and St.Petersburg. This is the heartland of Russia, great and ancient cities and tissue often become the focus for most guests. However, there is much more about Russia, the country spans eleven time zones that. Within this vast expanse lies the largest freshwater lake in the world, rivers and forests teeming with fish and wildlife, awe inspiring volcanoes, and towering mountains. &nbs...
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Corsica, island from Southern France
Corsica, island from Southern France - The most romantic places in France
Corsica is one of the 26 regions of France, located on the homonymous island in the Mediterranean. The capital city is Ajaccio region, with two departments: South-Corse and Haute-Corse. Corsica delights visitors with its beautiful landscapes and charming towns. One of the most picturesque settlements is Bonifacio. Corsica has been described by Balzac as a French island washed by the Italian sun. This island has a distinct character that makes it unique. It is a combination of exercise...
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Suriname
Suriname - The best countries of South America
Total area: 163,821 km2 Population: 500,050(2010 estimate) Density: 2.9/km2 Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD) Official language(s): Dutch Capital: Paramaribo Governement: Constitutional democracy Internet TLD: .sr Calling code: 597 Suriname is situated in the northern part of South America and it is the smallest sovereign country on ...
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Peru
Peru - The best countries of South America
Total area: 1,285,216 km2 Population: 29,496,000 Density: 23/km2 Currency: Nuevo Sol (PEN) Official language(s): Spanish Capital: Lima Governement: Presidential republic Internet TLD: .pe Calling code: +51 Peru is located in the southern hemisphere and is the third largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina. It has s...
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Paraguay
Paraguay - The best countries of South America
Total area: 406,752 km2 Population: 6,349,000(2009 estimate) Density: 15.6/km2 Currency: Guaraní (PYG) Official language(s): Spanish Guaraní Capital: Asunción Governement: Constitutional presidential republic Internet TLD: .py Calling code: +595 Paraguay is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to the sou...
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Guyana
Guyana - The best countries of South America
Total area: 214,970 km2 Population: 752,940(2010 estimate) Density: 3.502/km2 Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD) Official language(s): English Capital: Georgetown Governement: Semi-presidential republic Internet TLD: .gy Calling code: 592 Over the years, Guyana has registered a high growth rate of the number of tourists. In 2004, the nu...
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Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands - The best countries of South America
Total area: 12,173 km2 Population: 3,140(2008 estimate) Density: 0.26/km2 Currency: Falkland Islands pound (FKP) Official language(s): English Capital: Stanley Governement: British Overseas Territory (constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democratic dependency) Internet TLD: .fk Calling code: 500 Providing high quality faci...
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Ecuador
Ecuador - The best countries of South America
Total area: 283,561 Population: 14,790,608(2010 estimate) Density: 53.8/km2 Currency: U.S. dollar (USD) Official language(s): Spanish Capital: Quito Governement: Unitary presidential republic Internet TLD: .ec Calling code: +593 Ecuador term means "equator" in Spanish, and this is the place where the smallest Andean country is ...
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