The Bodhi Tree or Bo is a very large and very old Sacred Fig tree located in Bihar, India. It is considered that under this tree Siddhartha Gautama, later Buddha, achieved enlightenment, to become the founder of Buddhism. 250 years later after the enlightenment, Asoka, the Buddhist Emperor, founded the Mahabodhi Temple, right next to the sacred plant. ...
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According to the legend, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a town located in the Spanish province of Galicia, houses the relics of one of the Holy Apostles of Christ, St. James (Santiago in Spanish), who died in 44 AD in Jerusalem.
In the ninth century, King Alfonso II of Asturia had built a small church on the site of the tomb, discovered in 819 AD. This was destroyed in 997 by the Moorish army of al-Mansur, but the relics of the Apostle remai...
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Ajanta Caves in Maharastra, India, dating from the fifth century BC and contain paintings and sculptures considered peaks of Buddhist religious art. They were abandoned by their creators in the year 480 AD, leaving in the next 1300 years and completely forgotten by the locals. In spring 1819, but a British officer found the hunting of tigers in India has entered into a chance of artificial grottoes covered completely by lush vegetation. Although the place had become a refuge in w...
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Thai Shan or Mount Tai is located north of Tai'an city in Shandong Province, China and it is considered one of the five holy mountains of the Taoist religion. In the old belief in China was considered the highest mountain in the world, Chinese monarchs come here to bring heaven and earth sacrifice.
The place is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal. More than 6 million visitors come here annually. It comprises 22 temples, more than 8...
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Tokyo is the capital and also largest city of Japan. Is a megalapalopolis. Tokyo, "eastern capital" and capital "rising sun country, in 1869, turned into a brilliant city.
Tokyo Meiji Shrine Temple was built in memory of emperor Meiji who led Japan between 1867-1912. Meiji Shrine is the most visited shrine in Japan, being visited by several million people annually. The complex is built in a traditional Japanese style in the centre of Tokyo...
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Jerusalem is holy city for three religions and two of them to the promised land. In the old city there are priests, nuns, and rabbis mollah them everywhere. Churches of all denominations endow the city, the mosque with golden dome can be seen from distance and the Wailing Wall is always crowded.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre is an architectural complex erected by the Crusaders in the eleventh century, the place of another church, built by Empress Helena i...
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Madrid is not only the capital of Spain, but also capital of the province and autonomous community of Madrid. Settlement is the third most populous capital in the EU after London and Berlin. Located in the center of the Iberian peninsula, on the Manzanares River and at an altitude of more than 650 meters on the plateau Castilian Madrid is the highest capital of Europe and is the perfect combination between high altitude and mountain breeze, which generates a unique atm...
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With 8 million inhabitants, London is the largest European city, but also the most ethnically diverse one. Almost 200 languages are spoken in London and more than 30% of the population are represented by immigrants. Despite decentralization and local vanities, London dominates the horizon of all British citizens, as the most important events take place here, as well as the greatest business deals.
Londoners’ feeling of superiority often irri...
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Amritsar was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth guru of Sikhs. It is located in the Northwest corner of ancient Punjab. It is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs. The ancient city's main attraction is the Harmandir Sahib, informally known as the Golden Temple, the holy towering buildings of religious Pilgrims visited by millions each year. It gained ITS name, meaning "Holy Pool of Nectar" from the body of water around the Golden Temple. It looks particular...
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About Bodhgaya town is said to be the place where Buddha was situated at the foot of a fig tree, which symbolizes knowledge tree (Bodhi) and received enlightenment after a long meditation, giving current name as meaning "awakenings" or "enlightened."
City Transformation vegetarian Bodhgaya zone of peace has been committed by members of the Vegetarian Society for Tibetans organization that hopes to get as much sup...
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Varanasi, formerly also named Benares or Banaras is one of the oldest cities in the world still in existence, named one of the seven sacred cities of ancient India. It is owned by two gods-Shiva and Annapurna. For Hindus, Varanasi is one of the most holy cities. Their belief is that feeds the myth of dying in Varanasi equivalent release from reincarnation cycle and acquisition of state of full happiness, nirvana.
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In 1968 the Beatles had learned from Jai Guru Dev Shankaracharya, yoga philosophy and meditation in Rishikesh. It was when India became and remained an attractive destination for many artists and others. Yoga and Ayurveda treatments are a successful combination for India tourism....
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Haridwar means the gateway to God and is considered a holy city, is an ancient city built in the Vedic period, mentioned in Mahabharata. Haridwar is one of the seven cities touched by God and one of the 12 holy cities of India, being a place of pilgrimage....
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Famous Death Valley in California, USA, is one of those places lunar aspect, where life would seem impossible. Feared and avoided by the natives until the arrival of European settlers, arid valleys of California system and was named in 1849. It seems that when a group of gold seekers in tempted to reach the gold mines in Sacramento, ventured into the dreaded crossing valleys.
Although apparently easier than crossing the mountains, th...
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Mount McKinley (or Denali) is the 6194 m of its highest mountain in the United States, is simultaneously the highest peak of mainland North America, followed by Mount Logan. U.S. state of Alaska is located in Denali National Park (the original Denali National Park). Mountain named after William McKinley 25th U.S. president. Athapask Indian language is called "Denali" (the translation "Great"). Denali is the fact and the name of the mountain in Alaska. Mount Mc...
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Bryce Canyon National Park is situated in the south-western part of Utah. The canyon is the park, which really is not a true canyon, but rather a natural amphitheater. Canyon arose through processes of erosion on the eastern most prominent plate "Paunsaugunt-plate" special petrographic structure allowed a higher erosion caused by wind, water and ice is forming formations called hoodoos geolgice. Depending on the composition of sedimentary rocks have colors ranging...
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The most important tourist destinations were known beaches in the S and E part of the country's ancient sites within the country and the mountains. Anuradhapura - the most important ancient city in Sri Lanka, Colombo - capital, Kandy - Temple contains Dalada Maligawa, Aukana Buddha Statue, Dimbulagala, Panduwasnuwara, Ridi Vihar - is called "Silver Temple", the first deposits were found here silver in the 2nd century BC, Uda Walawe National Park. Most pleasan...
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Giant construction of the ancient world, the Great Wall measuring 6400 kilometers long, is provided from place to place with forts looking tall rectangular towers of defense, has a height of 8 meters and a width of 6.5 meters, and meritandu status of the longest wall of the Earth. To protect the state, China's first emperor, Qin (221-210 BC) commands to be linked together fortifications built by his predecessors. It will submit both east and west, a total length of about 5000 km,...
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Whatever the season to get here, take the first steps in absolute silence, maybe because of thin air, because you are above 4500 meters altitude. With a population of two million inhabitants and an area of 500,000 square kilometers, Tibet is a place where not find a basis of comparison than, perhaps, with Bolivia, called the Tibet of South America.
Himalayan chain that support Tibet shows the impressive peaks over 8,000 meters, among which the famous Chooyu, ...
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Mongolia is a land distant and less visited, but has much to offer in terms of landscape, wildlife and places full of history and culture. Outside major cities, Mongolians continue traditional lifestyles "Malchin" (pastors) and many of them are nomadic. Being one of the lowest densities in the world, Mongolia has vast areas of wilderness, deserts, lakes and mountains, ideal for adventurous visitors.
Adventure yourself in th...
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Who has not heard of miracles taking place in Dubai? Hotels underwater, unusual shapes and materials, skyscrapers that defy the laws of gravity, artificial islands and pure luxury, a guide like this would look in a few words for lure Arab.
Dubai continues to have the only seven star hotel in the world, Burj Al Arab, with its unique shape, the vertical vessel. Luxury and imagination have no limit, and in Dubai you can feel how th...
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Athens Acropolis still dominate and attract millions of tourists annually. Nothing has decreased the architectural beauty, grandeur and quality! Unique architectural style, Doric columns, Ionic and Corinthian, Greek-style versions of classical Roman and Greek newest contemporary style, all combine in a fascinating mix of history, art and masters. Athens, capital of ancient architecture, it is as fascinating just as it was 2300 years ago!...
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Considered the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence must respect the typical Italian architecture and imposing structures. Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery Academy of Art and are only three locations that you have to visit if you want to see works by Michelangelo (David was exhibited at the Academy) and other Renaissance masters.
In addition, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the fourth largest cathedral in Europe, and Basilica di S...
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Rome is the largest and most important city of Italy, an economic and cultural center, a city scattered of historical monuments, which has something to offer for all tastes. The Eternal City, City of Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita, all these phrases refer to a single city: Rome - a center of culture, religion and power over three millennia. Visited by millions of tourists every year, Rome's main attractions are the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican and hundreds of other churches a...
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Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Invalides Dome and Notre Dame, and they are enough to convince you to go to Paris. But that's where you put it yourself seduced by the Louvre and his Mona Lisa, the paintings of Picasso and the memory of French bohemians.
Montmartre will take you through the most unusual places and you will reveal fascinating Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, as well as cafes and artists workshops....
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The "artificial" capital of Brazil was built only for four years and became a true example of modern architecture. Built in 1957 by Lucio Costa and architect Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia was designed as a cross, but now more like a giant butterfly. Among its iconic building include Palacio da Alvarado (president of Brazil's capital), cultural complex of the republic, the Cathedral Basilica and government buildings.
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Situated between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers, just across from Camden, New Jersey, Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the fifth largest city in the United States. U.S. birthplace and capital of the nation's original (1790 - 1800), the city was founded in 1682 by Englishman member of the Religious Society of Friends, William Penn, who established a colony in order to "holy experiment" - land of tolerance and religious freedom. Many sett...
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Few towns conjure up images of excess such as Las Vegas. Located in the middle of the arid Mojave Desert, in the southern tip of Nevada, Las Vegas is an oasis of life, energy and money - a city where the only purpose in life is having fun.
Over 35 million people visit Las Vegas every year, being accommodated in the 150,000 hotel rooms in the town. According to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the city registered the fastest growth in No...
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Although hard to believe that today the land and buildings are State National mall was once a swampy land. Strategic location with great access to the Potomac River and between north and south make it an attractive place. Originally designed by French architect Pierre L'Enfant in 1791 `Washington is a city with green parks, wide tree-lined streets and very few skyscrapers, which give the town a European air.
It is a capital to satisfy the needs of a city with grea...
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Seattle is characterized by mountains and water. Lake Washington is located to the east, Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, an arm of the Pacific Ocean, lies west Duwamish river flows south in the Gulf and waterway of the city crosses Lake Washington. Waterfall Mountains rising to the east and west on the other side are Olympic Mountains. City attractions is not only beautiful views of the tip of the needle Space (Space Needle), but the surrounding landscape.
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After New York, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the U.S.. Los Angeles stretches along the Pacific coast of southern California. Has 122 km of coastal line, from Malibu to Long Beach, while inland lies part of a vast land once arid riverbed, surrounded by Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains.
If you arrive here by plane, you have a very pleasant first impression of the city. From the vast expanse of streets and buildings ...
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Boston is the capital of the Massachusetts state in the United States. The city was founded on 17 November 1630 and is one of the oldest towns in the north-eastern U.S.. It is also an important center of cultural life, economic, scientific, technological and financial in the same part of north-eastern United States.
Boston is said to be a perfect place for a holiday. The city will not disappoint anyone finds that there is everything ...
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San Francisco is a major city in California, the heart of golf and known for its liberal community, hilly terrain, Victorian architecture and ethnic and cultural diversity. These are just some of the aspects that make San Francisco one of the most visited cities in the world.
For a CityPass worth 54 USD, a tourist has access to the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco (SFMOMA) Young Museum and Legion of Honor, Asian Art Museum and E...
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New York is a city of superlatives. Besides being a world financial center, the island of Manhattan is dotted with world-renowned restaurants, architectural masterpieces and venerable art institutions that make New York the greatest cultural city in the world.
The phrase "If you succeed in New York, you will succeed anywhere else in the world" attracts visitors from around the world who come here searching for the American dream. New York ...
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Chicago passes today as the unofficial capital of the inside part of the United States! It's called 'the city that works ", but still bears the appellation of the " Windy City "due to the strong winds are present throughout the year. Its brief history tells us that there was first mentioned in 1803 when the U.S. Army built a fort for defense. It was only in 1825 when the city transformed. At first it was ...
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