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There is no place in the world like Paris, France. Many often refer to Paris as the world capital of love, and as is true with regard to not only their relationship, but his love for food. With a history that goes back several centuries, the fabulous architecture of medieval and baroque to the present day, and a multicultural society that offers art, music and theater, a multitude of sports and gastronomy, Paris attracts everyone. For residents of over 2 million offers a way of life, but even if you’re visiting for a weekend, it can be magical. For those who just want to relax and soak up the atmosphere for a few days, enjoy public parks, local fashion design or the study of architecture, Paris is sure to please.

 

 

 

The Ten Most Amazing And Mysterious Places In The World

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Special places of the world
Travel and see the world creates a special feeling in the world. But there are places that have the peculiar property of feelings aroused than others, and because of his greatness, his majesty or scarcity, the result of natural or human creation.It are “special places” in the world, with a great power of inspire travelers and their amazement, shock and awe. So today is a list of ten “places that have meaning or importance, both for its history, the mysteries that surround them or simply because they are places of unique beauty and unique”.
1 ) Santorini Island – Greece:-
Santorini took its current form by sinking the caldera of an enormous volcano. Its capital is the town of Thira and its main port on the acini. Their spectacular beauties, with a lively nightlife, have become major tourist destinations in Europe.
Known for its white houses and blue roofs, which rise in the middle of the Aegean Sea. This is an absolutely different from all the Cyclades islands. Its geological setting gives you that unique wild beauty.
2 ) Easter Island, Chile:-
His name is because the Europeans discovered it on Easter Day 1722. Both legends of the islanders as the studies are insufficient to identify the builders of these magnificent statues. At most one can say that these buildings have a certain affinity with those of Peru, although there are
other elements of Peruvian culture that
were unknown on the island.
Located in Polynesia, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It has an area of 163.6 km ² and a population of 3,791 inhabitants. But it is known worldwide for hundreds of gigantic statues, some erected on stone platforms, others buried or broken on the ground that dominate its skyline.
3 ) Bimini – Bahamas:-

It is an underwater rock formation near North Bimini Island in the Bahamas.

geologists speculate that the half-mile path of Bimini is a natural, many are also awarded to the set of blocks as part of a wall, a wharf, platform or simply a path. Many people believe they were man-made, possibly a way for the lost city of Atlantis.

The rocks that make up the wall of the “Bimini Road” is basically limestone blocks of varying sizes, usually rectangular, arranged in more or less irregular depending on the size, but very conspicuously aligned according to their edges and in the pattern of ”route, “which suggests an origin” unnatural”.

4) Loch Ness – Scotland:-
The ten most amazing and mysterious places in the worldMost scientists and other experts say the evidence supporting the existence of Nessie is not convincing, and regard such reports as misidentifications of fraud or real creatures. But that does not discourage the curious. Boats depart from various points along the coast providing tourists the chance to look at the monster. Loch Ness is part of a series of interconnected lakes in Scotland that were carved by glaciers during previous ice ages.
Undoubtedly, the thought of Scotland, no one takes to bring to mind the legend of Loch Ness, according to which is housed inside a monster. And nothing bad has gone to the region using this reckless creature hidden. It happens that his alleged presence, annually attracts lots of tourists. Although he never could prove anything, there are many people who claim to have sighted Nessie.
Its waters have exceptionally low visibility due to high content in peat from the surrounding soil. It is the second largest lake in Scotland by surface area, with about 56.4 km2, but due to its great depth is the largest in volume: it contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales together.
5 ) The Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon-Mexico:-
As part of popular folklore, is said to be at the top, standing in the center of the platform, if you make a wish, it will surely be fulfilled. It is also the place to get “cosmic energy” and even some parents bring their children in their arms to the top for presentation to the cosmos. Meanwhile, the Pyramid of the Moon is in the northern part of Teotihuacan and its outline is modeled after the Cerro Gordo, Tenan called in Nahuatl, meaning “mother or protective stone.” It is the largest building in the city after the Pyramid of the Sun and covers an earlier structure.
Pre-Columbian ruins in the city of Teotihuacan, just fifty miles north of Mexico City. The Pyramid of the Sun is the pre-Hispanic larger building of his era (100-650 AD) and is one of the largest in Mesoamerica. Its name is because, since the sixteenth century, the chronicles mention that this great monument was dedicated to that divinity. Meanwhile, the tunnels can be seen in the sides have been made by various researchers in order to know its history and construction system.
6) Pyramids and Sphinx of Egypt:-
Only look at the Egyptian pyramids and the Sphinx to many knees tremble. It seems incredible that this scale works were built thousands of years ago. And even more surprised that they have survived the passage of time to become the most portentous and emblematic monuments that today speak of that ancient civilization.
The oldest of the three, also known as the Great Pyramid is estimated that it was built approximately 4,400 years. At that time not yet known techniques as important as the pulley. So striking how they managed to 30,000 kilos stones erected to a height of 150 meters. Were used for its construction more than two and a half million blocks carried by 100,000 men during the 20 years of the work.

This site is considered by many as the most enigmatic and mysterious world. Stand the three great pyramids of Giza (tomb of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure), which dates back to the vast majority of scholars, the period known as the Old Kingdom of Egypt. Furthermore, as Rankeen.com bend, the Great Pyramid of Giza, built by Cheops (Khufu) is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

No less mysterious is the Sphinx, which is known to have a secret chamber beneath one of his legs and, according to some experts, it also contains a passage into the Great Pyramid. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the king with the strength of a lion and human intelligence. It was the first time this statue was used as a guardian of the royal tomb, next to the main streets that served to supply the necessary materials for the construction of the funerary complex.
It measures 73 meters long by 20 high and 14 high. It made an enormous advantage limestone ledge in the place, though he added blocks of stone for the face of Pharaoh and elsewhere. “Without doubt they are faced with the impression of being in the presence of monuments that are in her womb transcendental secrets very closely related structures,” says the site rankings.
7) Machu Picchu – Peru:-
A few days ago the world celebrated 100 years of the rediscovery of the ruins of Machu Picchu, a spectacular city that reveals the greatness of Indian culture and achievement every year hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit Peru. This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, in the middle of the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated this empire, the city remained “forgotten” for three centuries until it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
The ten most amazingTourists who visit this natural relic remain convinced that the mystery may never be fully revealed because until now, there are only hypotheses and guesses. The surprising perfection and beauty of the city walls, built by joining a stone, without cement or glue, have led to many myths about its
construction.
Since 1983, Machu Picchu is a member in the World Heritage list since 1981 is an ecological protection zone. However, Peruvian authorities have yet to contend with the latent problems in the area such as forest fires, conservation of endangered species and constant maintenance of the ruins.
Machu Picchu would have been one of the vacation homes of Pachacutec (1438-1470). However, some of his best buildings and the ceremonial demonstrate clearly that it was used also as a religious shrine. Recent studies based on archival documents of the sixteenth century have provided good and new arguments to determine that the citadel of Machu Picchu, the pyramids of the pharaohs of Egypt or the tomb of Chinese Emperor Shi Huang Chi, a luxurious well-kept tomb to receive the remains of King Pachacutec.

8) Stonehenge (Wiltshire, England):-

This site is considered by many as a landmark of engineering. Built in three phases over a period of 1,400 years was carried out by a large group of motivated workers, who had a clear idea of what they wanted to achieve and the skills to do it.
Since ancient times, Stonehenge has attracted the attention and admiration of visitors for its strange and stunning architecture. There is currently nothing in the world that in no way compares to this mysterious sanctuary, built not with mortar and stone, but only with large rectangular blocks of stone.
For hundreds of years, scientists and researchers have vied to find the origin and significance of this monument, but, despite many conjectures and hypotheses, it is certain that the mystery of the meaning of the ruins of Stonehenge is still standing.
What is known is that this site was part of a much larger ceremonial complex, including stone circles and wooden ceremonial avenues. Stonehenge consists of large rectangular blocks of stone arranged in a circle, forming lintels.
What we have in the center of a field surrounded by a circular moat measuring 104 m in diameter. Within this space stands a terrace where 56 graves are known as the “Aubrey holes”. The stones were probably transported in huge rafts along the Welsh coast and up the river Avon. They were then dragged overland to Stonehenge, only to be abandoned for a century or more before the real work began.
9) Petra, Jordan:-
The most famous buildings are the Temple of the Winged Lions and the Treasury. Since 1985 is recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. Petra is undoubtedly the most precious treasure of Jordan and its most important tourist attraction. As described by the website rankings, this is a huge city completely excavated in the rock by the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe who settled a hard worker in the area 2,000 years ago.
In the desert of Jordan, Petra is presented as a beautiful enigma not yet fully revealed. The name means stone in Greek, and it is precisely because the city is built entirely of pink sandstone.
It was founded in antiquity by the end of seventh century C. by the Edomites, but then was occupied in the sixth century BC by the Nabataeans who made it prosper thanks to its location on the caravan route carrying incense, spices and other luxury goods between Egypt, Syria, Arabia and the southern Mediterranean.
The mysterious places in the worldOne of the best recommendations when visiting this site is to hire a Bedouin at the entrance of the archaeological park in the Visitor Center, as one can well take advantage of the expertise with these guides, who have often lived their entire lives Petra. Paying for the rental of a donkey or a camel, surely will tell the history of the site.

No doubt the visit to this stunning city will be unforgettable. We will see a massive façade, 30 meters wide and 43 meters high, carved in the rock face of pale pink and dwarfing everything around it. It was built in the first century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and is an example of engineering genius of these ancient people.

Inside the site you can also find two museums: the Petra Archaeological Museum and the Petra Nabataean Museum. Both have a large fund of
pieces from the region and provide an overview of
the city’s past.
10 ) Nazca Lines, Pampas de Jumana, Peru:-
This is a set of oversized geometric lines, which form trapezoids, spirals, animal figures, people, etc.. The amazing thing is that can only be seen in its entirety from the air flying over the desert, which has raised major questions about the intentions and skills of its builders. The Nazca lines are trenches in the soil, which do not exceed 30 cm deep, with equal width.

City of Arts and Sciences, Spain

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Geographical Location
Spain covers an area of 505,955 square kilometres, which places it amongst the fifty largest countries in the world.The largest part of the territory is located in the Iberian Peninsula, the remainder, approximately 12,500 square kilometres, are islands, -Balearics and the Canary Islands- plus 32 square kilometres that are accounted for by the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, situated on the coast of Africa. The situation of the Iberian Peninsula in the extreme south west of Europe and only 14 kilometres away from the African continent, endows Spain with a great strategic value: projecting into the Mediterranean on one side and acting as an intersection on the path to Africa and America on the other. The fact that a large part of Spain is peninsular also explains the length of its coastline, which runs along the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. As a result of its position, between 36 and 43 degrees North latitude, the climate ranges from the mild oceanic climate in the North, to the continental Mediterranean in the centre and the Mediterranean in the East and South, factors which combine to create a wet Spain in the North and mountainous areas, green Spain with luxuriant forests and a dry Spain in the Mediterranean.

Regional Specialties                                                             

Paella is probably the most popular dish to come out of Spain. A Valencian rice dish, typical ingredients consist of white rice, green vegetables, meat (rabbit, chicken, duck) or seafood, land snails, beans and seasoning. Made into a stew-like consistency, paella is rich and hearty as a standalone meal or as a side dish.
Jamón ibérico (Iberian cured ham) also called pata negra, is a type of rare cured ham produced mostly in Spain. Consisting of at least 75% black Iberian pig found in the south and southwestern areas of Spain, this meat is a delicacy only recently was available in the States.

 

Wine Destinations

Spainish Cuisine

La Rioja, in the north of Spain, is the most internationally recognized destination for wine. Producing an average of 250 million liters a year, 85% of that is red and the rest white and rosé.

Jerez (also known as Xérès or sherry) is a staple of Andalusia. Served in both bars and taverns cold, it is intense, smooth and light on the palate. Sip and swoosh to appreciate the delicate almond notes.

 

Penedes - El Vendrell sits in the large wine-growing region of Penedès , where cavas, high-quality sparkling wines, are produced. Cava is the wine chosen for toasts and celebrations with Sant Sadurní d’Anoia being the world capital for this product.

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The Crystal Palace in Madrid

The History of Spain is a Summary of influences from the different cultures that have lived in the country.The first settlers on the Peninsula were the Celts and the Iberians. The first testimonials written about the country date back to this period. It is said that Hispania (the name the Romans used to describe the Peninsula) is a word of Semitic origin from Hispalis (Seville). From the year 1100 A.D. and until the middle of the 3rd century A.D., commercial and cultural contact with high Mediterranean civilisations was held with the Phoenicians and Greeks. At the end of this era, both civilisations were taken over by the Carthaginians and Romans, respectively. The Roman presence in Hispania lasted for seven centuries, during which time the basic borders of the Peninsula in relation to other European towns were set up. In addition to territorial administration, many more institutions were inherited from Rome such as the concept of family, Latin as a language, religion and law. At the start of the 5th century new settlers from the North arrive and settle on the Peninsula: the Visigoths in the interior and the Swabians on the West. 
The conflict between liberalists and absolutists, or in other words, between two different ways of perceiving the establishment of the state, would be one of the longest Spanish conflicts throughout the 19th century. The brief reign of Amadeo de Saboya, the first republican experience and the subsequent restoration of the monarchy, under the rule of Alfonso XII, take Spain to the beginning of the 20th century with a series of serious unresolved problems that intensify following the definitive loss of the last strongholds of the colonial empire: Cuba and the Philippines. Despite the interruption of the First World War in which Spain remained neutral and following the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera, the monarchical crisis returns, resulting in the exile of King Alfonso XIII. The ballot box is introduced into Spain and with it the first democratic experience of the 20th century: the second Republic, a brief attempt to introduce the reformations the country needed, frustrated by General Franco’s military rising and the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936. 


                                                   How to Get Around Spain

Spainish National Railway

Train- The Spanish National Railway Network connects all provincial capitals with Madrid and is operating more and more high speed AVE trains every day. Get to all Seville, Malaga, Barcelona and Valencia in a short trip from Madrid on a flexible schedule at a great cost.


Plane- The Largest airports in Spain are Barajas in Madrid, and El Prat in Barcelona , which offer the greatest number of international flights daily. With recent expansions and revamps, they make traveling in and out a breeze. Terminal 4 in Madrid was a recent addition in 2006 and is the world’s largest terminal by area. Designed by Antonio Lamela and Richard Rogers and TPS Engineers, they collectively won a Stirling Prize and IStructE Award for their innovative and modern design utilizing glass panes instead of walls and domed ceilings to let natural light in, aimed to give travelers a stress-free journey. It’s also fairly easy to island hop between Gran Canaria, Tenerife Sur and Tenerife Norte in the Canary Islands via smaller regional carriers for a very reasonable fee.

Trasmediterranea Ship

Boat- You can also visit the Canary Islands by sea as Trasmediterranea and Balearia, two of the major tour operators run regular routes between Cadiz, Barcelona and Valencia and the smaller ports. Enjoy the wind in your hair as you embark via boat to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The larger cities of Barcelona, Valencia and Malaga are also accessible by harbor, making it easy and enjoyable to visit multiple cities in one visit. Barcelona Port is one of the busiest on the Mediterranean and offers scheduled ferry services to and from Majorca, Ibiza, Minorca and Italy, with the option of travelling with your car. It is also a departure and stopping point for many cruises. Valencia Port offers scheduled ferry services to Majorca, Ibiza and Minorca. The port of Málaga has much history as a Phoenician trading port and is now the second most important cruise terminal in Spain.


                                               Famous Festivals in Spain



The Tomato Fight:-

Tomato Fight

To get things started there’s a monumental 110 ton arsenal of ripe fruit dropped in the town centre. This is delivered by large trucks that stop at strategic points along the narrow street to dump the tomatoes into the waiting hands of the crowd. The local farmers sit on top of the trucks and fire tomatoes (including green ones) at the defenseless crowd. Participants then have one hour in which to hurl tomatoes at each other. Several times throughout the hour trucks come through to re-stock the street with more and more loads of tomatoes.


Whilst there are very few rules at La Tomatina it is important to follow the following rules outlined by the city council so the event runs smoothly without incident, as it has done to date. 


- It is compulsory to squash the tomatoes before throwing them. 
- This is a tomato lover’s festival so strictly no other projectiles are allowed 
- Be careful of the lorries going through the village
- You must not rip t-shirts
- Tomatoes must stop being thrown once the second incendiary device is fired. 


After the tomato fight has concluded, the town is transformed back to its former self. Shopkeepers take down their tarpaulins and everyone chips in to hose down the town and each other. Fire Trucks are also used to spray down the streets, with water provided by a Roman aqueduct. It is best to look for locals with hoses to wash up after the fight. The river is also a popular spot to go after the fight but the water is of questionable cleanliness and there are loads of people queuing up for a chance to wash.
Others Cities And Regions In Spain                                    


While some may say Madrid is the heart of Spain as the capital and largest city, and it does get far and away the greatest number of tourists a year, there are a number of other regions worth exploring. The lifelines of Spanish culture are apparent throughout the country’s pulsing cities with distinct personalities, attractions and history. An eclectic melting pot, Spanish cuisine, architecture and influence vary greatly across the diverse country so pack a punch into any visit by stopping at a couple of these different destinations.


Madrid:-

Plaza Mayor, Madrid

A visit to Madrid isn’t complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, the town center. Formerly the site of the market, public gatherings and spectacles like comedies, bullfights, and tournaments, nowadays stroll the area to shop, eat and relax. Off of Calle Mayor is Barrio de los Austrias, the old center of Madrid during the Habsburg Dynasty and an interesting way to compare the past to the present. Another must see square is Puerta del Sol, featuring “Oso y Madroño” (the “Bear and the Strawberry Tree”) statue, Calle Alcalá, and the equestrian statue of Carlos III. Essentially ground zero, all roads out of Madrid begin here, which has brought the area a rich history of conflicts and battles. Plaza de la Armería (Palacio Real) is another cultural stop as the official residence of the King of Spain. Just outside the city proper experience Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage City with interesting churches and Renaissance palaces that bear witness to the past wealth of the town as a textile center. Also in the Madrid region and proper for a daytrip is Toledo, another world heritage site known as the “city of the three cultures”, where Christians, Arabs and Jews lived together for centuries, preserving an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. Yet another adventure would be to Segovia, the old quarter with Roman aqueducts featuring Romanesque churches, the Cathedral and Fortresses overlooking Castille.

Barcelona:-

Barcelona , Spain

The second largest city in Spain has no shortage of amazing things to see or do. Rated one of the top 10 Beach Cities in the world by National Geographic, it’s really the infrastructure that impresses locals and visitors alike. Take a tour of the famous Gaudí architecture in the gothic quarter with buildings dating back to medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona, most of which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites. In 1999, Barcelona won the RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, which was the first and only time the winner has been an entire city, not an individual architect. The National Museum of Art of Catalonia possesses a well-known collection of Romanesque art and it’s almost sacrilegious to visit the city without catching an FC Barcelona soccer match.

Andalucía:-

Andalucia , Spain

Bathed by both the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans, Andalucia is a true wonder of Mother Nature with three distinct geographical zones in the center, and the Betica mountain range in the south. The old towns of Granada, Cordoba, Ubeda and Baeza have been recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, just like Seville overall. Discover everything from underground prehistoric caves and grottos, to world-class vineyards, golf and ski resorts. One of the most impressive sites in Cordoba is the archaeological site Medina Azahara, intended to be the capital of a new province built by Caliph Abd-al Rahman III. Another is the Mosque-Cathedral, arguably the most significant monument in the whole of the western Moslem World and one of the most amazing buildings in the world. Málaga, another providence of interest is called Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) and is home to Pablo Picasso, Antonio Banderas and a number of other tourist delights. The Walls surrounding the city are one of the most popular attractions, built in the style of Phoenician, Roman, Visigothic, Arab and Spanish remains of the defensive compounds of the city. The Flavian Roman Amphitheatre and a number of museums, most notably the Museo Picasso Málaga are also must-see cultural stops.

Valencia:-

Valencia , Spain

Valencia is trade and culture, cinema, theatre, museums, magic, business. It is the centre of international and avant-garde design, and one of the most active cities in Europe for festivals and conferences. Feel the pulse of the Mediterranean mecca as you wander around the Cathedrals and plazas. Stop by the Valencia Cathedral, Miguelete Tower and Plaza de la Virgen to get a sense of the city’s vibe. An interesting juxtaposition of old-world with modern marvel is the City of Arts and Science, a massive museum campus that houses an IMAX theater, open-air oceanographic park, opera house, outdoor art gallery and interactive science center


Way of St. James:-

St. James , Spain

If you’re feeling adventurous, embark on the pilgrimage taken by Apostle Saint James, one of the most important Christian pilgrimages of medieval times. The French route is the most popular, beginning in the Pyrenees and has two variants depending if you enter from Roncesvalles (through Navarre) or Somport (through Aragon). Both routes meet in the town of Puente la Reina, and then continue on through the territories of La Rioja and Castile-León towards Galicia. Interesting cultural points along the way include Puerto de Somport, Puente la Reina de Jaca, Sangüesa, and more. The other route is the Northern Route, first used by the pilgrims in the Middle Ages in order to avoid travelling through the territories occupied by the Muslims. While less direct, the appeal of the Northern route is its landscape along the coastline against a backdrop of mountains and overlooking the Cantabrian Sea.


                                                              Bull Running Fiesta:-

Bull Running Festival

Every year from July 7th-14th thousands pack into Pamplona to start Spain’s most famous bull-running fiesta to honour Navarre capital’s patron saint, San Fermin. Spain stages more than 3,000 fiestas (festivals) each year but the 7 days of bull-running are the favourite in terms of spectacle and excitement.


After the daybreak of July 7th, runners (mainly young men) gather at the bottom of Santo Domingo, which is the starting line. They crowd together and sing to the image of San Fermin which is placed in a niche on a wall. The song goes: “A San Fermín pedimos, por ser nuestro patrón, nos guíe en el encierro dándonos su bendición” (“We ask San Fermín, as our Patron, to guide us through the Bull Run and give us his blessing.”)


Then, as a rocket goes off, a number of fighting bulls are let out onto the streets. A second rocket is then let off to make sure everyone knows the bulls are loose in the street. The bulls run along the narrow street 825 metres (half a mile) to a bull ring. The runners dash along in front of the bulls, aiming to feel the breath of the bull on their backs, getting as close as possible – all whilst trying to avoid getting gored by their sharp horns.


The supposed way to do this is to start off slowly when the bulls are quite a distance behind. Then as they get nearer start running like hell! You can then go near them for a short time, as near as you are prepared to risk it, and then quickly get out of the way. Runners look for a gap in the fence to slip through or jump over, or a space against the wall of the street.


When the bulls finally reach the end of the street, they go into pens and are kept until later that day they are killed in a bullfight.


The tradition is said to have come from practicality when, in 1591 residents merely had to herd the bulls to the bull-fighting arena. At first only the drovers were used to lead the bulls. But it seems that at some date, the butchers guild, who had the responsibility of buying the bulls, began to join in with the drovers and began to chase behind the bulls and heifers up to the bull-ring from Santo Domingo street – the starting point of the run.


As time passed the event became more and more popular and some people began to run in front of the bulls and not behind them, as the drovers do. In 1852, a new bull-ring was built and a new route – becoming much shorter also, because as from 1899, it was decided to bring the bulls up to a small corral in Santo Domingo street the night before they fight in the ring.


Originally only a few daring souls ran with the bulls but the adrenaline rush of running in front of a 1500lb bull has since caught on. People now journey from all around the world to run with the bulls.

Strangest Bars in the world

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Bar owners have always tried in all ways to attract a larger number of guests. Some believe that the key to success in the authentic decoration or program without equal anywhere.
Many have succeeded in their intentions, and their pubs have become a great attraction for visitors, on the other hand, there are bars that have “missed the topic”.
Whatever the case, today can sip a drink in the hospital setting, the tree trunk, a spaceship, the toilet… The waiters were masked as librarians, nurses… In a pub in Birmingham just go fearless guests, as waiters and visitors for years claiming to be terrorized by the ghost who nipping them, and when is Halloween party he smashing bottles of wine, which he does not like!
The Russian edition of the magazine “Forbes” has chosen 10 most unusual bars on the planet.1. HR Giger Bar (Switzerland)

Drinks with alien
“Alien” in 1980. won an Oscar for special effects, and eight years later, in the Swiss town of Grujere opened one of the most unusual museums of contemporary art. Behind these two projects is the name of Hans Rudolf Giger (HR Giger). It was he who created the alien creatures in Ridley Scott’s film, after which he founded the museum which exhibits his best work, as well as works by other painters of fantasy and surrealism. One of the most impressive parts Gigerovih is bar in 2003. made within the museum. Here, they say, drink in order to have the courage. The bar, tables and chairs are made of imitation bone. Every detail makes visitors feel that they are in space or alien spaceship from the movie “Alien”…

2. The Brandy Library (United States)

Librarians at the bar
In New York there are bars for every taste, ancient and modern, in the basement or on the top of a skyscraper … And at least The Brandy Library and Library of brandy attracts attention with its authenticity. It is arranged as a library. But its not adorn shelves books for more than 900 different types of brandy, rum, whiskey, brandy and liqueurs. The collection includes bars and rare specimens of drinks, such as Armagnac Lagarde 1900. Pierre Ferrand, and Cognac in 1914. The true connoisseurs of drinks can make their own choices about what to drink, and choice can help and professional “librarians”. This picture is complemented by the beautiful jazz evenings. With that kind of music and good spirits immerse guests in an atmosphere of old New York.
3. Baobab Tree Bar (South Africa)

Refreshments at the Baobab
Sober is hard to imagine they sit and sip a drink in the tree trunk! But it can be done. This pub is a farm in Limpopo Province in South Africa. It can accommodate up to 60 guests at a time. Family Van Hirden opened the bar in 1993. in a natural hollow baobab tree. Large baobab in Limpopo Province, was no less than 6,000 years! Circumference of 33 to 47 meters, the height is 27 meters and the ceiling in the bar reaches a height of four meters. A selection of drinks, the truth is not very big, and is best-selling beer. In this unusual bar, located in the south of the hottest continent, plus is constant temperature of 22 degrees, and is therefore a popular haven for tourists, but also locals.
4. Bar Faraday (Antarctica)


The most southern pub in the world
British Faraday research station, which began operation 1950th The Galintes the island, was transferred in February 1996. to Antarctica, where he was handed over to the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine and is given a new name – Scholar Vernadskij. On it for 11 to 15 researchers. But the station is not only famous for his scientific work, but also as the southernmost bar in the world, which is the most difficult to reach. He also became an important stop for tourists, and regularly organize excursions. The bar is equipped with wooden furniture. The choice of drinks is not very big, but there is no place for the discerning, because this is the only bar on the continent.
5. Clinic Bar (Singapore)
Whiskey on the infusion
Damien Hjorsta part admirers, one of the richest contemporary artists of today can be addressed directly to the “clinic”. Of course, it is not a right but a Singapore hospital, restaurant, nightclub and bar Clinic. Its design and concept devised Hjorst, extravagant author of diamond skull “For the love of the Lord.” The entrance to the bar looks like a morgue, the room look like a hospital room, with curtains of gauze. Chairs replace wheelchairs, waiters dressed in medical uniforms, and dance floor Morphine is made in the form of capsules. Drinks are served in bottles away for infusion, and the food is served in a special medical containers…

6. Hobbit House Bar (Philippines)

Dwarves serve cognac
Restaurant and bar Hobbit House Bar (Hobbit House) opened its doors to visitors 1973rd year. Professor and former Corps volunteer Jim Turner of the world was inspired by Tolkien’s trilogy “The Lord of the Rings.” Turner was intended to work in a bar people dwarfism and his idea come to life.
The object is changed locations several times, most recently in 2007, and is now in Manila. On the walls hung pictures and posters, inspired by the works of Tolkien, and work as waiters “hobbits.” And Beverages and menu are very diverse.
7. Sean’s Bar (Ireland)

Beer from 11th centurie
Walking through the streets of Dublin it may be that you do not pay attention to Sean’s Bar. From the outside it looks like all the other pubs in Ireland. When you enter, you will see the Guinness World Records certified that this is the oldest bar in Ireland and Europe, and possibly in the entire world. Among its walls people drink for 11 centuries. Namely, when the bar renovated in 1970, during the restoration were found wooden walls, which archaeologists say dates back to the 10th century. In all other respects, this is a normal Irish pub with loud, traditional music, which for hundreds of years, the most popular beverage drinks – beer.
8. The Bar in Hostel Celica (Slovenia)

Spree in prison
Mansion Hostel Celica in Ljubljana was built in 1882. as a military prison during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He served in a variety of modes, more than 100 years, until 1991. After the breakup of Yugoslavia was planned to demolish the building, but by a group of 200 people are still preserved. They have received approval from the authorities for the reconstruction, which lasted for 10 years, since 1993. to 2003. Thanks to them, the building received a new look and a new purpose. Was turned into a hostel, and to join forces 80 Slovenian and foreign artists from society Sestava. Bars on the windows remain, but are now painted and decorated. The cells were converted into rooms, each painted by another artist. The yard is a stylish bar.
9. Lagoon Bar (Iceland)
Icy cocktail in the hot bath
Blue Lagoon is major tourist attraction in Iceland due to its healing hot waters. No visit is only those who want to get better, but all the others who love to relax, rest and spend quality time. Within the lagoon there is a bar that serves guests during bathing in the lagoon, offering the widest variety of cold beverages such as energy drinks and various cocktails and other refreshments – ice cream, fruit cups, vitamin cocktails… Such a truly uplifting year, bearing in mind that the water temperature here is around 40 plus, even in winter.

10. Das Klo Bar (Germany)

A toast in the bathroom
Bar, whose name translates as Toilet, fully justifies its name. This is not just sitting on chairs and benches, but also on the WC cups, napkins instead of used toilet paper, food is served from the so-called shovel (vessel in which immobile patients defecate), and sip drinks from the “goose” and tubes. WC cup brushes, and other similar items for the toilet integral part of the interior. This bar has been around for 40 years! Until then, in Berlin there are two such bars, but were sealed. Prices herein are little more than ordinary bars in the German capital, and since that is set in the heart of the city it attracts mainly tourists.

Spassky Cave Church in Russia

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On the banks of the Don River in the picturesque region of Voronezh, Russia is one of the most fascinating attractions that this country has to offer – the cave church of Spassky. It is believed that the caves of the mountains before Kostomarovo Cretaceous prior to the adoption of Christianity in Russia. Use these spaces hermits hiding severe persecution of cells, and it was not until the 12th century, the first stone was carved monastery in the region. Since there is no historical note, it is difficult, the exact date of the cave church Spassky appeared near the town Kostomarovo little Russian determined, but is now considered one of the most beautiful monuments of old Russian monastery Kostomarovo architecture.Convent Spassky Svyato-old cave is located about 150 km south of the city of Voronezh, only 3 hours away. There are two churches in the caves Spassky a large temple with columns and a small church of St. Seraphim Sarovsky. Spassky deep caves temple limestone to form a large room with a capacity of 2,000 people.
This church is unique in that when you cut a rocky mountain is influenced by the style of Byzantine architecture, but the interior is much more orthodox style.This unique and distinctive construction, is a sad story. In the past, the Church Cave Spassky was used as torture chambers of the communists against the monks. Are excluded under the Communist regime in the Church, one of them was hit.

Spassky visitors to the church speak a great sense of lightness and joy divine, and also has a reputation for the treatment of diseases and injuries, to help make the right decisions and cleansing of sin. In fact, there is also a cave in the overthrow of the church where they were confined sinners condemned to chalk repentance for their sins. The feeling of lightness is due to the beautiful natural environment that people seem to believe that, as the Holy Land, where they influenced that bears his name. It is a hill of Golgotha, a Mount Tabor, and even a garden of Gethsemane. People believe that the space around Spassky cave church is a sacred place.

Although popular with religious people in Russia, church caves Kostomorovo Spassky and now remains virtually unknown to the outside world.

London Tourism | Visit London | London Map | London Hotels

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Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress

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The National Maritime Museum (NMM) in Greenwich

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Madame Tussauds

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London Bridge:

London Bridge

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Trafalgar Square

London Zoo:

London Zoo

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Buckingham Palace

London Transport:

Air:

 

Stansted Airport

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Cycling:

Cycling in London has enjoyed a renaissance
Rail:

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Culture of London:

The Culture of London concerns the arts, music, museums, festivals and other entertainment in London.

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two illennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London’s ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its square-mile medieval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is the orld’s largest financial centre alongside New York City and Tokyo and has the largest city GDP in Europe, and the fifth in the world. It has the most international visitors of any city in the world and London Heathrow is the world’s busiest airport by number of international passengers. London’s 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Europe. In 2012 London will become the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.

London has a diverse range of peoples, cultures and religions and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. In July 2010 Greater London had an official population of 7,825,200, making it the most populous municipality in the European Union. The Greater London Urban Area is the second-largest in the EU with a population of 8,278,251, while London’s metropolitan area is the largest in the EU with an estimated total population of between 12 million and 14 million. London had the largest population of any city in the world from around 1831 to 1925.

London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret’s Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich (in which the Royal Observatory marks the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) and GMT). Other famous landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, 30 St Mary Axe (“The Gherkin”), St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and Wembley Stadium. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, British Library, Wimbledon and 40 theatres. London’s Chinatown is the largest in Europe. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world and the second-most extensive (after the Shanghai Metro).

Geography of London:

London is the largest urban area and capital city of the United Kingdom. Greater London covered an area of 1,579 square kilometres (610 sq mi), an area which had a population of 7,172,036 in 2001 and a population density of 4,542 people per square kilometre. A larger area, referred to as the London Metropolitan Region or the London Metropolitan Agglomeration covered an area of 8,382 square kilometres (3,236 sq mi) had a population of 12,653,500 and a population density of 1,510 people per square kilometre. London is a port on the Thames (see main article Port of London), a navigable river. The river has had a major influence on the development of the city. London began on the Thames’ north bank and for a long time the main focus of the city remained on the north side of the Thames. For many centuries London Bridge was the only bridge in or close to the city. When more bridges were built in the 18th century, the city expanded in all directions as the mostly flat or gently rolling countryside presented no obstacle to growth.

London Attractions | London Sightseeing |Tourism in London:

London is the world’s leading tourism destination, and the city is home to an array of famous tourist attractions. London attracts 20 million international visitors per year, making it the world’s most visited in terms of international visits. The Tourist Board for London is called Visit London. The Britain and London Visitor Centre is located on Lower Regent Street, near Piccadilly Circus.

British Museum:

The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.

The British Museum was established in 1753, largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane. The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759 in Montagu House in Bloomsbury, on the site of the current museum building. Its expansion over the following two and a half centuries was largely a result of an expanding British colonial footprint and has resulted in the creation of several branch institutions, the first being the British Museum (Natural History) in South Kensington in 1887. Some objects in the collection, most notably the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, are the objects of intense controversy and of calls for restitution to their countries of origin.

Until 1997, when the British Library (previously centred on the Round Reading Room) moved to a new site, the British Museum was unique in that it housed both a national museum of antiquities and a national library in the same building. The museum is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and as with all other national museums in the United Kingdom it charges no admission fee. Since 2002 the director of the museum has been Neil MacGregor.

National Gallery:

The National Gallery is an art museum on Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The gallery is an exempt charity, and a non-departmental public body of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom and entry to the main collection (though not some special exhibitions) is free of charge.

Unlike comparable art museums in continental Europe, the National Gallery was not formed by nationalising an existing royal or princely art collection. It came into being when the British government bought 38 paintings from the heirs of John Julius Angerstein, an insurance broker and patron of the arts, in 1824. After that initial purchase the Gallery was shaped mainly by its early directors, notably Sir Charles Lock Eastlake, and by private donations, which comprise two thirds of the collection. The resulting collection is small in size, compared with many European national galleries, but encyclopaedic in scope; most major developments in Western painting “from Giotto to Cézanne” are represented with important works. It used to be claimed that this was one of the few national galleries that had all its works on permanent exhibition, but this is no longer the case.

The present building, the third to house the National Gallery, was designed by William Wilkins from 1832–8. Only the façade onto Trafalgar Square remains essentially unchanged from this time, as the building has been expanded piecemeal throughout its history. Wilkins’s building was often criticised for its perceived aesthetic deficiencies and lack of space; the latter problem led to the establishment of the Tate Gallery for British art in 1897. The Sainsbury Wing, an extension to the west by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, is a notable example of Postmodernist architecture in Britain. The current Director of the National Gallery is Nicholas Penny.

Tate Modern:

Tate Modern is a modern art gallery located in London, England. It is Britain’s national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group (together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives and Tate Online). It is the most-visited modern art gallery in the world, with around 4.7 million visitors per year. It is based in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside area of Central London.

London Hotels:

5 Star Hotels in London:

 

The Montcalm
The Savoy
Claridge’s
The Berkeley
The Langham London
Sheraton Park Tower
Royal Garden Hotel
The Waldorf Hilton
London City Suites
Jumeirah Carlton Tower
The Marble Arch London
London Hilton on Park Lane
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour

4 Star Hotels in London:

The Parkcity
The Rembrandt
Henry VIII
The Mandeville Hotel
The Hotel Russell
Blakemore Hyde Park
Commodore Hotel
Ashburn Hotel
Corus Hotel Hyde Park
Park Plaza County Hall
Citadines London Holborn
Radisson Blu Portman Hotel
Harrington Court Apartments
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
The Park Grand London Paddington

Budget Hotels in London:

St George Hotel
Sara Hotel
Euro Wembley (Elm Hotel)
Holly House Hotel
Belgrave House Hotel
Youth Hostel
St. Athans Hotel
Corbigoe Hotel
City View Hotel
Metro Hotel
Windsor House Hotel
Kings Head Guest House
Budget Guest House
Oakwood Bed and Breakfast

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Cruises Holiday – Cheap Honeymoon Destinations – Travel Tips

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Cruises Honeymoon Packages Tips – Honeymoon Destinations Tips 

It is a very comfortable way to travel, and Most of the cruise vacation packages offer are labeled “All Inclusive” means that, we can eat at any of the many restaurants tend to have the ships, take what you want in bars, and enjoy all the activities held without charge.

Enjoy a trip on a cruise ship is no longer applicable for only rich people. Crusise operating today offer routes throughout the world at prices extremely affordable and suitable for every budget.

On a cruise is never boring, ships today no longer have only dance halls and clubs … they have places to enjoy all kinds of sports: climbing, swimming, tennis, ice skating … equipped with new technologies and to celebrate some video game championships among its passengers, being equipped with the latest models of consoles. There are all kinds of seminars and workshops, ranging from photography to cooking classes and wine tasting …

The glamour of old cruise is not lost, are still enjoying the luxurious lounges and dinner dances and orchestra, but the liners of today have incorporated everything you need for younger passengers feel comfortable in this environment .

Escalations in ports vary depending on the route contracted, but usually propose guided tours if you prefer not to get to know us cities alone.

Depending on the cruise that we make, our budget and so some of us even offer personal service of a butler. And all this luxury while we’re on our way to our destination.

The whole trip is attention to detail. So much so that they do see it as a cruise an exceptional way to enjoy your vacation and repeat.

Moreover, thanks to advances in engineering every time we find larger vessels with more areas to enjoy genuine floating cities focused on entertainment.

Cruises are no longer just a means to cross the ocean … with liners, we now have the opportunity to meet and visit European cities through river cruises, tourism is innovative, take the navigability of rivers like the Danube or the Rhine to meet the various cities through which they pass. And not just Europe, one of the most comfortable to visit Egypt is to hire a magnificent cruise on the Nile

Or cruise the Nordic countries, is another fashionable alternatives in recent years. Not forgetting the traditional Mediterranean cruises, more popular, but no, worse.

More and more shipping companies that come to engage in leisure holiday market, which will grow even more possibilities to choose a suitable route to our desires. The cruise routes cover the entire planet, so we could know the world from end to end on board these works of art of engineering, which is an incentive, since it is the best way to travel for those who like the sea and maritime culture.

One of the latest developments are cruises to Antarctica, these vessels are made in preparations for that purpose, the real icebreaker with which you can navigate the icy waters streaked with icebergs and watch the animal fauna of the area.

Theme cruises - Dance - Are you a fan of Salsa, Mambo, Merengue and Samba? This proposal will relax to the rhythm of Latin music. Daily classes taught by teachers, nightly entertainment, contests and more.

Crafts - The ship MSC Armonia on September 19 and MSC Rhapsody, October 04 will come out with a very broad menu of courses on board craft, crafts and hobbies to bring out all the creativity and artistic flair. Painting on porcelain, or watercolors on silk are some of the proposals.

Single - There are different types of theme cruises but how to stop putting on the blog one of the most representative and fun out there. The singles cruise will offer you a unique experience where you can enjoy with boys and girls of different nationalities the pleasure of being single, this cruise will present various options for community living with the international single from sharing cabin (room) with the opposite sex or share it with some new friend to come.

Cruise DreamWorks – Another option for the Caribbean cruise for children is to Dreamworks, whose appeal lies in being able to see 3D movies in the popular producer besides being able to live with the characters

Family - If you are looking for a cruise to the Caribbean specializing in families there are several options that have different workshops and activities; definitely full of fun and healthy family environment.

Fitness - Within the fitness cruise you can enjoy different programs focused on fitness, as well as beautiful

Disney Cruise - It is one of the cruises to the Caribbean’s most successful children, Disney cruises have several attractions and shows.

Ocean Park Hong Kong

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I went to the Ocean Park this Monday (25/6) on my birthday, free of charge (hey, local residents only).  In the same period Ocean Park is celebrating it’s 35th anniversary.  Being one of the world’s most visited theme parks, Ocean Park has a completely new look after its recent rennovation in 2011.

Many come to the Park to see the giant pandas.  Let me tell you, they are always sleeping.  Don’t expect to see them in motion as in promotion videos.  Of course, if you are lucky enough, you’ll see a sleeping panda, or you’ll simply see an empty cage.  In order not to let you down, you must have to see the Red Panda.  This active lovely creature is far more worth seeing.

Must See
The Grand Aquarium
Goldfish Treasures
Sea Jelly Spectacular

Must Do
Cable Car (long waiting line)
Ocean Express (minimum waiting, 5 min ride connecting low and highland of the Park)

Shows (approximately 20 minutes)
Whiskers Harbour (Seals)
Ocean Theatre (Dolphins)
Birds Theare





Getting There

Take bus 629 from Admiralty MTR

Admission

Adult: HK$280

Children: HK$140

Birthday (local resident only): FOC, half price for accompanying partner

Time Table

Open daily 10am. Opening hours and show time has seasonally changes. Make sure to pick up a guide map at the entrance.