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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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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Beyond the pump and most honorable name for Indochina Peninsula delta, the Mekong Delta's is synonymous in many respects, the very culture, civilization and ethos of the Vietnamese people. Is a large delta, which covers an area of the rainy season 39,000 km square. Is a delta located in a low-lying coastal region, the Mekong Delta's very easy to scale flood prone, although in recent years, it was found that global warming has made his mark. Due to very low altitude, experts...
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It is the second largest delta in Europe, and experts say remains the best preserved. Most of the Delta are in Tulcea County, and to the north of Ukraine belongs Chilia branch. Total area of the Danube delta is 4152 km square, of which Romania has 3446 km square.
This delta was formed 6,000 years ago in a bay of the Black Sea. From a geo-morphological, is a low alluvial plain, covered with marsh and water. A branch is made up of canals, lakes, reed, du...
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Volga is the largest river in Europe, so it is understandable to be paid on this occasion the Caspian Sea, forming a huge delta, about 160 km long. Although here, the communists and absurd zeal has left its mark, those who have visited say that looks like Delta, it looks like 50-60 years ago.
Delta is relatively new, which is growing at a sustained pace. If in 1880, covers an area of only 3222 km square, today, the magnificent Volga Delta covers 27,224...
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Ancient sacred Egyptian delta is best known and most studied delta in the world. Despite global warming, and today remains a heavyweight delta, stretching from Alexandria to Port Said before, with a total length of 240 km from east to west and 160 km from north to south, being separated from Damietta and Rosetta branches.
From a geo-morphological, Nile Delta is considered a "delta arc" because of its specific shape. Because, after the dam cons...
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Although most sacred river of Hinduism is neither the longest nor the most powerful river in the world, wild delta holds the record for the largest and most vast delta on Earth. Apart from this record, Ganges Delta owns an impressive record. Sunderband called in local dialect, where the holy Ganges flows into the Indian Ocean holds the highest concentration of tigers in the world. The region is also considered one of the most fertile on Earth. Delta is between Hooghly and Meghna ...
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Rhone River flows into the Mediterranean, forming not only the most beautiful delta in France, but one of the best protected deltas around the world. The whole region is actually included in the Camargue National Park boundaries, protected area since 1970. Reserve covers an area of 80,000 hectares, including here marshes, meadows, forests, sand dunes and Saraturi. Delta is the largest in Western Europe. The region is famous for rough weather, with over 300 days a year in wh...
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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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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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Gullfos is the largest waterfall in Europe and certainly the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Because of the conflict with North American Falls and other waterfalls, Gullfoss remained natural and untouched by "human hands." The visitors have the opportunity to see the waterfall but up and even pass their hands through its water. Niagara is wrapped in an aura of swing and the locals have enough fascinating stories connected to i...
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Iguazu Falls consists of 275 waterfalls, all located less than 3 km of the Iguazu River. Some reach 80 feet tall waterfalls although most were about 64 meters. Garganta del Diablo or Devil's Throat is the most impressive of all. U-shaped with a width of 150 meters and a length of over 700 rock marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. Surrounded by a tropical forest of bamboo and palm trees, populated by parrots and monkeys that hide the ruins of a 18th century mission, Iguazu Falls seem...
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The Latin origins seems to have mingled with the Slavic ones, resulted in beautiful, open-minded and intelligent Moldovan women, which aboud the country. ...
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In the big cities and especially in Copenhagen, beautiful women are countless. Northern beauty and white skin of the scandinavian women can not leave you indifferent. In addition, Danish is said that they would be very nice and very open-minded. ...
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Estonia is a small country, about which we hear on the news a lot. Perhaps people tend to be within normal limits, but the beauty of women in Estonia, no.
Connoisseurs say the sexier and more attractive women in the world can be seen in nightclubs in Tallinn, on any night of the week....
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It is said that on the Ukrainian Black Sea coast can only be seen and only beautiful women in swimsuits. It seems that this region not only impress with sexy ladies number, but the entire country, from Odessa to Kiev....
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Maybe it is a boring country, gloomy and uninteresting, but women seem to be inhabiting opposite. They manage to transform the monotony of Belarus in a place that you did not want to leave....
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About Lithuania is not much to say. Is a Baltic country with a small area, is the capital Vilnius and women of your heart remains there when you see them. Also, it seems that they are very talkative and sociable....
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