Andre Goncalvez the Portuguese discovered Brazil, the beautiful settlement entered into Guanabara Bay, New Year, in 1502. He believed that the payment is a river which he named Rio de Janeiro ("January River").
Steep granite mountains, right near the ocean, between stretches of golden sand, impeccable colonial home nested between modern glass skyscrapers and green forest that overflows the densely populated hills....
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About 3-6 million years ago, underwater volcanoes about 700 km west of Ecuador erupted. As a result, there was formed an archipelago consisting of 60 islands of different sizes, called the Galapagos Islands. Here there have developed forms of animal and plant life which are unique in the world.
English naturalist Charles Darwin arrived on the islands for the first time in 1835. He was impressed by the multitude of species encou...
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It is part of Argentina and Chile and was named so by the Portuguese navigator Magellan, who called it Patagonia, after its inhabitants "those big shoes." Name was given for the primitive Indians Tehuelche shoes made from skins of guanaco, a species of llama, that native people used to wear here.
Patagonia stretches over 2000 km from north of the springs Colorado River to Cape Horn in the south. The western part belongs to Chile...
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It is a five star hotel, located in downtown Madrid, 400 meters from Puerta del Sol and the Prado Museum. At 100 meters from the hotel lies the Bank of Espana subway station and bus from Cortol Blaze and 800 meters from the hotel is located Atocha station. Barajas International Airport is located 13 kilometers from the hotel.
Known for its spectacular interior glass dome, which is the visual signature hotel, The Westin Palace Madrid has been included again fo...
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Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in England. Nobody knows exactly when it was built and by whom. Not a single building, but was done in several stages. A theory advanced enough known if it would be built by Druids, a population living in England before winning Romanian. But modern archaeological techniques have shown that Stonehenge was built at least 1,000 years before the Druids in IC 2950, reaching the form we know today in the year 1600 BC....
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Iceland is a large island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle, characterized by a wild and colorful landscape, with black lava, red sulfur, blue geysers, waterfalls and green valleys and coastline is indented by numerous bays and fjords. If you are interested in nature, then Iceland is the perfect destination. In summer, many companies offer guided bus tours all over the country. You can also make trips on their own, such as areas near Thorsmoerk, Snaefellsjoekull a...
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It is considered the supreme example of Gothic architecture and was the first cathedral to be May 3 round windows with a diameter of 13 meters and its walls could be decorated with stained glass windows (windows).
Church was divided by rows of columns, decorated with three giant vessels sized sculptures of many of legendary leaders and saints of various historical periods. Cathedral have a special importance as a place of pilgri...
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Undoubtedly, the Eiffel Tower in central Paris is the most important metal construction of the nineteenth century. Tower foundation was made in 1887 by Gustave Eiffel, who said that the tower is a monument in honor of the French Revolution of 1789, which opened the way "a century of industry and technology."
Initially, the Eiffel Tower was 300.5 meters, but after placing a television antenna, its height is 320.75 meters. We...
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Saint Sophia Church - Aghia Sophia - represents the triumph of Christianity, but also a symbol of Byzantium.
Tralles Anthemios master builders of Isidore of Miletus created one of the most impressive sacred buildings in the world, with a central dome designed based on mathematical calculations.
It was the largest church of Christianity until the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453. The cathedral was converted into a mo...
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Sagrada Familia is the most unconventional church in Europe and a symbol of Barcelona. The cathedral, the impressive work of Antoni Gaudi -still unfinished - is one of the most visited monuments in Barcelona.
The project did not belong to him at the very beginning, another architect being assigned to carry it - Francisco del Villar - who would soon enter a deep depression due to the grandeur and complexity of the project. Gaudi will be surprise...
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The bridge linking downtown Sydney, called the Central Business District or CBD, the suburbs of north. Considered a symbol of Sydney, with the opera house, Harbour Bridge has a height of 134 meters above the water and a length of 2.4 km....
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Project one of the most daring contemporary buildings Danish architect Jorn Utzon belongs. Initially, the Sydney Opera House was valued at seven million Australian dollars. But ultimately cost 102 million and its construction lasted more than five years. Construction is outside the famous avant-garde opera and theater halls, concert halls, restaurants, exhibition halls and a cinema....
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Located in the middle of Australian desert south of town Alice Springs, Ayers Rock monolith of sandstone is the largest in the world with a height of 350 meters. Red Rock is called by aborigiens, original inhabitants of Australia, Uluru - the place that throws shadows....
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Located between Guam, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, Palau is an archipelago with a length of 640km, which houses the world's highest concentration of coral, fish and other marine creatures. Therefore, Palau is one of the most spectacular locations in the world free diving and compressed air, providing the visitors and an excellent infrastructure for diving. Coral reefs shelter more than 1,500 fish and 700 species of coral and sea anemones. The show is complemented b...
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Bulgaria is one of the newest European Union member states and recorded major changes in recent years. In many resorts there has been a boom in construction, which tempts buyers in Western Europe with relatively cheap property. As a result, the Bulgarian seaside and ski resorts are developing rapidly. Great cities have rejected the communist issue and became vibrant and attractive, with wide boulevards and clean, various shopping areas and a lively nightlife. Spectacular mou...
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Ukraine is one of the largest and most diverse countries in Europe. As land border between East and West, Ukraine was vulnerable to foreign invasions, which have enriched the culture of the country sometimes, but other times they exploited and devastated country. Probably the main attractions of this area are natural beauty and rich history. Many cities have a history of 500 years and some even 900. Cities that they are enriched by monuments, buildings, archaeological sites ...
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Although the number of total 7107 islands (7108 at low tide), with a total line cost more than that of America, most of the population live on 11 islands. Filipinos consider loneliness a freak so gorgeous beaches, beautiful waterfalls and rice terraces which are rich with the Philippines offers you charm people. Tourists in this country will be included in "bayanihan" term that means continuing need for community. Jokes, smiles and fun will be shared with visitors ...
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Tourists can take full advantage of wild and mountainous landscape of Albania, as well as sandy beaches and beautiful lakes. On the south coast are at activities like swimming, diving, sailing and fishing. There are two priority areas for tourism development - coastal areas, especially between Karavasta Velipoja and north, between the bay of Vlora and Llogara, and Ionian coast to the border with Greece in the south, and areas of lakes and mountains of the interior. ...
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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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