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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