The history of the Alhambra is linked with the geographical place where it is located: Granada. On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with…
Month: August 2016
The Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The structure anchors the western end of the Mall, and is a must-see for every visitor to the nation’s capital. On Memorial Day, May 30, 1922, the building was dedicated, 57 years after Lincoln died. About 50,000 people attended the ceremonies, including hundreds…
Wat Pho | The Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is located behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and a must-do for any first-time visitor in Bangkok. It’s one of the largest temple complexes in the city and famed for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered…
Chichen Itza | The most famous Mayan temple city.
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with…
تاج محل | Taj Mahal – A legend of eternal love of an Emperor for his favourite Queen.
تاج محل، سب سے زیادہ خوبصورت یادگاروں میں سے ایک، دنیا کی حیرت میں سے ایک ہے. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of…
Kyoto | The island of Honshu with thousands of classical Buddhist temples.
Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and spared from air raids during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today. Kyoto Prefecture…
Visit Amsterdam | Oldest city from 17th-century Golden Age.
Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in the world. From Amsterdam canals to world-famous Amsterdam museums and historical Amsterdam sights, it is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. Canal cruises are a popular way to see the city from the perspective of its canals. Amsterdam is also a city…
Camden | A town in Knox County, Maine, United States.
The Camden area offers an experience for everyone, all year round. Our coastal Maine town and surrounding communities will warm your heart — it truly is the Maine coast as it was meant to be, but with added bonus of those Camden Hills, we are “where the mountains meet the sea”Because there are so many…
Trip to Indianapolis, Indiana | The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana.
Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. It is located in the East North Central region of the Midwest, near the confluence of the White River and Fall Creek. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis features five floors of fun and interactive learning that…
Dicover Edinburgh | Travel to Capital of Scotland
The capital and cultural center of Scotland for over 500 years – occupies one of the most beautiful locations. Sometimes described as the “Athens of the North”, this famous festival city boasts Greek-style columns on Calton Hill, a wide choice of museums and art galleries, as well as a host of historical gems. Edinburgh actually…
Travel to the Sultanate of Oman | Get an overview of Omani art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.
Travel to the Sultanate of Oman especially to the city of Muscat for amazing Oman Adventure. It is this warm, peaceful culture that has created a society that consistently ranks Oman highly on the annual Global Peace Index, as well as being named the world’s 9th safest tourism destination by the World Economic Forum in…
The Pyrenees Travel Guide.
The Pyrenees is a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain. From the Cantabrian Sea to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees mountain chain rises like an immense natural barrier between Spain and the rest of the continent. Its dominions extend along 450 kilometres of peaks reaching 3000 metres…
Travel to Northern Argentina.
This northwest region of Argentina is the equivalent of the southwest United States. The actual city of Salta is nicknamed “Salta la linda” (Salta the beautiful).The city boasts gorgeous colonial architecture which shines vibrantly both during the day and at night (click here for picture). They have a great group of museums in the city…
Holidays in Croatia’s Brač Island | The largest among the central Dalmatian islands.
Island Brac, the largest island of the central Dalmatian group of islands, the third largest among the Adriatic islands; area 394.57 sq km; population 13,824. It is separated from the mainland by the Brac Channel, from the island of Solta by the so-called Splitska Vrata (Split Gate) and from the Island of Hvar by the…
Visit California | Discover the North Coast.
when it comes to places in California that feel like one big outdoor playground, Ventura County, on the south end of the Central Coast, stands out as a sun- and wave-splashed surprise. Colombus’ voyages to the “New World” were just the beginning of the intermingling of peoples and cultures that formed our nation; this rich…