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Hong Kong: European Asia

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The OBLIGATORY PROGRAM. In Hong Kong which till 1997 was the British colony, the European culture has got accustomed – and the Chinese has perfectly remained. Numerous skyscrapers are located around Central. To look all of them and at once it is possible, having risen on трамвайчике ($2,5) on peak Victoria (450). One of the most beautiful urbanistic landscapes of the world Therefrom opens. Absolutely other picture – in the Chajna-town. Is better spirit of the Chinese quarter it is felt on Ko Shing Street, the well-known small street of the Chinese medicine. Necessarily glance on Hollywood Road. There there are no star private residences, but it is a lot of antique shops and towers Man Mo Temple – the most known temple of Hong Kong. By the way, absolutely nearby – tea little shop Lock Cha Tea Shop.

SHOPPING. Hong Kong – dream шопоголика. To fans of a shop-marathon direct road in Harbour City – huge shopping centre where are presented both luxury, and democratic marks. But if you search for something really unique, go to a boutique of Chinese silk Shanghai Tang. The things presented there, amaze imagination. But also the prices – $400 for a silk dressing gown – too. Necessarily visit Ladies Market! Magic atmosphere and the fantastic prices There reign. Just as the present handbags Louis Vuitton ($20) and traditional souvenirs: dressing gowns (only $15), porcelain mugs ($7), chopsticks ($2). And towards evening glance on Flower Market and please itself with a bouquet from exotic colours.

MEAL. At local small cafes – in the Chajna-town they at every turn are popular. Soup-noodles, the steam fish, the baked pork, fried rice, a mango pudding involve with the price in $3-10 for a dish, but frighten off plastic ware. To risk nevertheless costs! If you are not ready to culinary adventures, go to a new part of Hong Kong: there it is a lot of restaurants where submit meal habitual for Europeans. Are noteworthy Verandah – the most prestigious restaurant of a city issued in colonial style, and find fault-flew-restaurant BO Innovation ($130 for a supper).

Istanbul

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If Ankara is heart of Turkey the city of Istanbul definitely smothering the states. Being once the centre of the Byzantian empire, it has kept in itself(himself) beauty of ancient architecture which is perfectly combined with modern buildings. Very often, Istanbul name a city-museum that near to a reality. In it it is possible to see the Byzantian palace of Erebatan, the Bosporus bridge along Black sea and many other things that involves tourists from every corner of the globe. Rounds to Istanbul, meaning visiting of "the Blue mosque" Are popular. It unique. The world sight totals six minarets. However whatever was your purpose of visiting of Istanbul, we advise to learn about it more information which is given on our site. The cultural capital of Turkey will open before you all secrets!

ACTUALLY, With approach of summer in this city the party-fever begins – many bars and clubs are opened only at this time year. And then work round the clock! All year waits for visitors Reina (www.reina. com.tr) – a dancing temple of passage Bosporus. From August, 23 till August, 28th in Istanbul will pass Turkish Grand Prix 2007 Formula 1 Istanbul, therefore to reserve more or less inexpensive hotel nearby from a line – a problem. But chance to be in time all the same to eat!

SHOPPING. The mantra of the visitor of east market sounds so: «to Bargain, bargain and once again to bargain». The fixed prices operate only in shopping centres: Akmerkez (Nispetiye cad. Ulus, Etiler) or Kanyon Shopping in Levent (Buyukdere Caddesi). Last – «a city in a city»: with apartments, offices and 160 shops, such, for example, as inexpensive shop of clothes Vakko www.vakko.com.tr) or Mavi Jeans (www.mavi.com).

MEAL. Necessarily try local snack (meze). For example, eggplants with tomatoes or with yoghurt, and also stuffed pepper (apprx. 5 euros). The best place for gourmets – the whole mile of pleasant small restaurants in Novizade Sokak in Beyoglu. The most tasty кебаб do on a grill in Komsu Kebab in Nisantasi (6 euros, Vali Konas Caddesi). And if you need a cosy place for a romantic supper, go in 360 ° Istambul (www.360 istanbul.com, the basic dish from 12 euros), at night therefrom opens a magnificent view on the city mosques illuminated by multi-coloured fires.

The NIGHT LIFE. Everyone can feel Robbie Williams, Shakiroj or any other star at least minutes on five in Klub Karaoke (www.klub
karaoke.com). An ideal place for a cocktail – Wanna (Mesrutiyet cad. No. 151, from 4 euros), very lovely barmen here work. In fashionable bar Switch (Muammer Karaca Cikmazi 3) play the best DJs of Turkey, in Roxy (www.roxy.com.tr) all young Istanbul dances under hits of the Madonna and other actual pop stars.

Hotels of Istanbul. In Istanbul it is a lot of hotels. One settle down near to the airport, others on city suburbs. There are hotels near to local sights or from east markets. You without effort will choose hotel which corresponds to your requirements and financial possibilities. Our site becomes the main assistant in it, where it is told not only, how to find suitable hotel. The guidebook will in detail explain how to reach this or that hotel, what type of transport should use in Istanbul.

Thailand: Paradise under palm trees

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Thailand, in the past Siam - the surprising and hospitable country of bright paints, spicy aromas. This original state with ancient culture and the rich Buddhist traditions till now penetrating an everyday life of Thais. The unique climate, service of high level, a variety of excursions and entertaining programs do Thailand by one of the world centres of pilgrimage of tourists. Rest in Thailand is a genial sunshine, gold beaches of gulf of Siam and "a city of angels" Bangkok, these are shopping centres and pleasure parks, a variety of seafood and elegant restaurants.
The basic tourist centres of Thailand:

Pattaya - the main resort of the country, brought to Thailand glory of "tourist Mecca". To services of 120 hotels having a rest more, многобразие restaurants, fine beaches and unique show business.

The island Phuket is a surprising beauty of the local nature, rocky bays and snow-white beaches. Here it is possible to visit also an aquarium of National park of sea researches and a farm on pearls cultivation.

Island Samui - the third on size island of the Thailand which has settled down in 30 km from continent, in an idyllic environment over 80 islets, generally - uninhabited. Its population lives fishery, cultivation of coconuts and foreign tourism. The central areas of island are covered by impassable jungle, and along coast the strip of plantations of coconut palm trees and orchards lasts.

Capital-bangkok.

Language
State language - Thai. In cities among the formed part of the population and in trade widespread English, Chinese and Japanese languages.

Currency
Monetary unit of Tajlanda - бат. One бат shares on 100 сатангов. In circulation there are coins from a yellow alloy advantage 25 and 50 сатангов, nickel coins face value 1, 2, 5 батов, a bimetallic coin advantage 10 батов. Banknotes are issued by advantage 10 батов (brown), 20 батов (green), 50 батов (blue), 100 батов (red), 500 батов (lilac) and 1 000 батов (grey).

Geography
Thailand is located on Indochina peninsula and borders on Malaysia, Burma, Laos, Cambodia. The territory of Thailand makes 514 thousand in sq.km. On the geographical outlines Thailand reminds a head of an elephant. "Head" occupies a southern part of Indochina peninsula, and "the trunk" role carries out very narrow (width less than 13 km) a land strip on Malay peninsula

Climate
For Thailand the tropical climate and three seasons is characteristic. During the season of rains proceeding from May till October, on all territory of the country the southeast monsoons bringing storm rains dominate.
Enthusiastic welcome

Koh Samui is main island of the archipelago with the same name in the Siamyosky gulf of Thailand which includes 80 islands. From the plane I see the most attractive landscape – Yooslepitelno white sand and millions coconut palm trees! The most attractive place small (25х20 km) islands is beach Chaweng at east coast. A zone of rest with palm trees in the extent of 7 km with everything that is necessary for the person: places for residing of all price categories, Thai and international restaurants, bars open-air and shops with bikini and beach accessories. In total in five kilometres from here we are waited by the Great Buddha. It is majestic sits on a throne on miniisland Koh Fan – here it is possible to get, having passed through a narrow shaft. And it is possible to reach by a taxi (apprx. 1 euro) – they stop at every turn and go, as soon as enough of passengers will gather. Having admired the Buddha, it is possible to go round round island on a ring road in the extent of 50 km, stopping on the way on the most beautiful beaches (Bo Phut, Mae Nam, Lamai and Choeng Mon). The spectrum of water Yorazvlecheny is huge – "bananas", sailing vessels, парасайлинг, a water ski. But the most demanded kind of activity here – lazy rocking in hammocks, Yokupanie in warm 28-degree Yomore and tasting of the Thai kitchen: fiery soup from цитронеллы (a wild orange grass) with ginger, кремообразное coconut milk with карри or sharp Yofruktovyj Yosalat Green Papaya (1–3 euros) – is tasty and is inexpensive.
Immersing
After several days of parties non-stop very much wanted to me
It is a little велнеса on-tajski: a drink from свежевыжатых papayas and a mango (1 euro), massage with coconut oil directly on a beach (4 euros), and then diving with a mask in crystal-clear water. The best place for this purpose – small island Koh Tao. It has been opened in 80th years fans of a scuba diving – here it is possible to see an improbable variety of small fishes and corals and if will carry, also sea turtles, a sea slope and whale sharks (coralgranddivers.com)! Are especially rich with kinds of a place for immersing of skin-divers round three Yonebolshih «робинзоновых» islands Nang Yuan. They settle down directly before Koh Tao and are connected among themselves by white sandy shallows. At the western coast Koh Tao 2-kilometre beach Sairee is transformed in small изысканный parkway. Here appoint свидания and along toward evening meet, that in coastal cafes to admire a sunset. Favourite places for this purpose – cafe Vibe, Beach Bar, Lotus Bar and Fizz Beachlounge. After four days of continuous pleasure and idleness again it wanted to me to plunge into vanity of a city life. So quickly in a boat and on Koh Samui, and therefrom by the plane – in capital!

Two nights In Bangkok
In capital with ten millions inhabitants it is possible to spend many months, but and not to see all up to the end. However for two days I was in time much! First of all I have found Tuk-Tuk-Taxi – after the hot auction the price has been established: 10 euros for all the day. And forward, to the most interesting sights: to the Chajna-town with its brisk lanes and taverns exhaling appetizing aroma, to a royal palace and by a quarter of temples Wat Pho. There I have admired the lying Buddha (45 m at length!) also has allowed to knead to itself stones at the most well-known school of massage in Thailand (8 euros/45 of minute). Excellent preparation for forthcoming shopping!

Moll-marathon
The best shopping centres are located at National stadium – it is possible to reach on monorail road (the easy underground – Skytrain, the ticket of 50 eurocents). Favourable purchases – in shop MBK (jeans from 3 euros, silk bedroom-slippers from 1 euro). In next Siam Paragon invite boutiques Chanel, Gucci and Porsche, многозальный a cinema and an aquarium. Central World, the biggest молл Bangkok, bribes modern architecture – that there is one glass sparkling lift (centralworld.co.th). And all three молла are connected among themselves by pendant foot paths! When at ten o'clock in the evening of a door are closed, I go in Suan-Lum Night Bazaar (if to reach the easy underground, stop Lumphini): to wander till midnight in 3700 shops.

Madrid: royal travel

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TO MAKE NECESSARILY

To wander on Royal park – to a geometrical labyrinth from trees and bushes, to admire a snow-white Royal palace and slightly to envy monarchs. To visit bullfight (arena Las Ventas), to stay two hours blindly and to promise to itself: it is more here a foot! To be ill for Real Madrid (where you, David Bekhem?) at stadium Santiago Bernabeu. To forget about all at Rubens's originals, Goji and Velasquez in a museum of Prado and to see itself in an unusual foreshortening in mirror to a floor of the Crystal palace in park Retiro. To walk on narrow small streets of quarter Latino in the evening, to glance for a minute in local сервесерию (beer) and to remain there before closing. If time has not enough, and it would be desirable to see everything, buy the ticket for tourist bus Madrid Vision (audioexcursion in Russian, 15 euros for all day).
Madrid - the brightest city of Spain where binge lasts all night long, and life is in full swing. Here casual strangers quickly become friends, and enamoured find each other. The small country settlement became capital only in second half 16th centuries. Madrid became capital of Spain simply thanks to a geographical position in the centre of Iberia. Phillip II has chosen a place for capital in 1561 to create a symbol of association and country centralisation.
Madrid name not only a city of museums, but also palace capital of Europe therefore the basic sights of Madrid are uncountable royal castles, fortresses and palace complexes.

Madrid is located in 300 kilometres from the sea on a plateau in height of 650 metres. In the winter here often blow penetrating a wind, and by summer of a plateau it is heated. From the end of June till first weeks of September the average temperature in Madrid keeps above 30 C (85 F). In winter months of temperature average 2-11 C (36-52 F), only in February days with approximate temperature nearby 17 C (60 F) sometimes stand out.

Today Madrid is big, преобладающе a modern city, with the population approximately three million person. In comparison with the historical cities of Spain - Toledo, Salamanca, Seville, Granada - here can be a few sights from the point of view of architectural interest, but monarchs of Spain got outstanding picture meetings which are stored now in Prado museum.

In 1992 in restoration of Madrid many millions have been enclosed, about the purpose adequately to represent Europe, as capital. Improvements also have concerned a transport network, the underground network has extended, new ring roads have been constructed.

SHOPPING
Поезжай on Puerta del Sol (the Sun area) also dive into one of numerous very narrow small streets, long beams departing from the bronze bear who is climbing up a tree strawberry, – a symbol of capital of Spain. – from sweets and perfumery to clothes of the well-known designers – you will find all in huge department store El Corte Ingles. Through each 10 metres your favourite marks will come across: Zara, Mango, Topshop, Bershka

Munich

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Actually In July and january city streets are filled with women of fashion who attract here sales of design bagatelles. In inter-season period there comes time of businessmen (Munich – business capital of Germany), fans of art (here more than 80 museums) and simply curious. In the autumn on "Oktoberfest" fans of beer and fried колбасок gather. Choose the season!

Shopping. The most fashionable labels, from Juicy Couture to Ed Hardy, are collected in shopping centre Grace on Karlsplatz (www.grace-muenchen.de). On Maximilianstrasse you will find great designers of level Chanel and Dior. In shop Darling Frivole reminding a boudoir развешано seductive underwear sex toys (www.darling-frivole.de) also are scattered. We recommend shop «cactus Flower» (www.diekaktusbluete.de) – here it is possible to find винтажные things in style 50-70 and at the same time to make suitable packing. In Menu 12 follow bright clothes and accessories – in the same place it is possible to have a bite in the day bar located directly in a trading floor (www.menu12.com).

Meal. The easy hunger which has arisen during time shopping-yomarafona on 50 shops of shopping centre Fuenf Hoefe, мюнхенцы satisfy in Bar Comercial (www.barcomercial.de) – it is in an internal court yard. Behind a cup латте it is possible to discuss purchases with house pies or plans for evening. The most tasty pizza submit in H’ugo’s (in advance reserve a little table, www.hugos-pizza.de). in der Au it is possible to pass courses In tavern Wirthaus on Yoprigotovleniju кнедлей (www.wirtshausinderau.de)!
Night life. Alternative pathos P1 (www.p1-club.de) – new fashionable epicentre Max and Moritz. He is simple for distinguishing in long turn at doors. But it of that costs! Inexpensive cocktails and two dancings guarantee an excellent party (www.maxundmoritz.tv). Near to it club Baby is located! (www.baby-munich.com). In Cafe King in a quarter Glockenbach submit вегетарианские снеки, and DJs replace each other all night long, (www.cafe-king.com).

THE BEST SPA WORLD RESORTS

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THAILAND

Hua Hin Chiva-Som 5* De Luxe
To WHOM? For lovers of Thai massage
WHERE? The resort of Hua Hin - here is summer residence of the king of Thailand) and is surrounded by 7 acres of tropical gardens. The hotel name in transfer means “Paradise on the Earth”. Hua Hin Chiva-Som 5* - one of the best world spa-hotels in world ratings.
SPA. East therapy: acupuncture, Chi Nei Tsang (the Chinese massage of an abdominal cavity for removal of negative energy), рейки (clarification of charkas), flower therapy, натуропатия (self-knowledge and self-treatment sessions), шиатцу (traditional Japanese излечающий маасж), Thai massage which was carried out only by masters in temples and many other things earlier. The special program on care of a body and the person on a basis таийских grasses.
SERVICE. Here all pass inspection at the doctor, use of mobile phones is forbidden, smoking and распивание spirits is limited
CONTACTS www.chivasom.com
The PRICES 2000 euros on one

MALTA.

O.Malta, Slima.
Temperature
To WHOM? To fans of the Mediterranean and excursions on cultural objects (Malta is included into in the lead number of the countries on concentration of the cultural values, which UNESCO has appropriated the status of universal value)
WHERE? 17 floor hotel Fortina Spa Resort 5* is located on seacoast, in a quiet district of Slimy, surrounded by tropical gardens.
SPA. One of the most qualitative spa-packages in Europe. 4 spa-centres, 7 pools, the advanced fitness centre and studio пилатеса. Cпециализация – antistressful and improving procedures. In their basis rejuvenating properties of sea water with the raised concentration of curative minerals (in 3 times above, than in usual sea water) lie. Firm programs Spa Mediterranee – "Antistress" (special antistressful and детоксицирующий centre Spa Sante), «Again in shape», "Anticellulitis", «Tired feet» and some other. Any of the given programs is calculated for 5 days and consists of 4 various individual procedures in day (from an exotic Ayurveda to last advanced achievements). Beauty salon Belle Epoque offers unique programs: for example, «Cleopatra's Bath» with horse milk or многоэтапные procedures for person Oxyjet or Futur-tec, based on innovative connection of thalassotherapy, the laser, ultrasound.
A special dietary food.
SERVICE. It is the first of the Maltese hotels, working on system all inclusive. It is unique - therapeutic numbers! The first resort in the world where directly in number there is a special unique equipment for SPA and cosmetic means (seaweed, salts, oils, аромотерапия, a dirt and тд). Everyone having a rest can order to itself(himself) an individual horoscope in the professional astrologist.
The PRICES. From 3100 on one person of 8 days.

MAURITIUS

Legends
Than it is good? The hotel concept is based on the drevne-Chinese philosophy the fan-shuj, calling to live in harmony with the nature, therefore all types of rooms of the hotel Legends are decorated with application of the different finishing materials personifying water, the earth, fire, and a tree.
SPA: the Improving centre “The Source” in hotel territory unites the spa-centre and the thalassotherapy centre under one roof. To your services – it is valid all resources to put in order a body and to reach harmonies of soul: and pool with sea water both massage offices and salon – a hairdressing salon. Every morning – employment by yoga or thaw-chi, Among popular procedures – stoun-therapy and massage of "Ilang-ilang", he creates easy euphoria, forces a head to be turned with happiness and liberates sensuality.
Accent: At creation of interiors of each of 4 restaurants The Legends all principles the fan-shuj also have been observed. In “Carma House” the kitchen under the name “the East and the West” every evening is offered, in “Gingko” gala-suppers replace a magnificent buffet, in “Abalone” – dishes from oysters, molluscs and other seafood. At last, “La Bastide” – a grill-restaurant on a beach, specialising on the Mediterranean kitchen.
Round cost (on one): 4000 dollars for a week
the First that you will see, driving in The Legends, – the big tree баньян. Speak, under such tree the Buddha has reached enlightenments. Perhaps it is necessary to follow to its example?

Iceland – the country of a combination of two, would seem completely not combined elements: ice and fire: the fjords hammered by icebergs adjoin here to burning geysers and almost all versions of volcanoes of the earth.
Blue Lagoon SPA
Than it is good? The blue Lagoon is a unique geothermal lake, to bathe in which it is possible practically at any time year: the water temperature here never falls below a mark of 25 degrees of Celsius. Water in the sources beating from cracks in the fallen asleep lava of ancient volcanoes, is rich with mineral salts, quartz, blue and green sea seaweed. A medical dirt – clears and improves a skin, sea seaweed softens and feeds it. Mineral salts make therapeutic and calming impact on all organism.
SPA: In Spa-CLINIC along with the standard spa-procedures including sessions of massage in water and mineral обертывания, treatment of serious skin diseases is spent. For these purposes, at clinic 15 numbers for placing of patients, a dining room and a fitness studio are equipped.
Accent: All SPA-procedures, in a complex are spent directly in the lagoon, in the open air with use of cosmetic means of own line Blue Lagoon Skin Care. All means can be bought in shop at a resort so if you will want to arrange mini-spa at home it will not make the big work – the prices for cosmetics very democratic, and quality – excellent.
Cost of one day of stay in Spa: 400 euros for a week without placing, 1400 euros with placing.
Necessarily try a special mask from a silicon dirt tubs with which are located on all perimetre of lake: it in a moment deduces toxins and does your skin gentle and shining.

CYPRUS.

To WHOM? The Russian most beautiful in the world to women for which already tradition to go to Cyprus
WHERE? A tourist's zone Limassol. In 8 km, i.e. approximately 5-7 minutes of driving from city centre to be the well-known hotel FOUR SEASONS
SPA. The SPA-centre - 45 types of service: from обертывания and thermal baths with seaweed to a hydromassage and a shower of Sharko. The sauna, a sun deck enters Into it, a jacuzzi (free of charge), a steam room, a hydromassage, jet massage, the Swiss needle shower, a massage office, thalassotherapy. Courses: antistress, a relaxation, care of a skin, removal of pressure from feet, a weight loss, an anticellulitis - from 3 (from 200CYP) till 6 days (from 375CYP). ESTIMATE: there were three new east spa-procedures - Mud baths Rasul, an Ayurveda-massage and the Chinese procedure Scen Tao.
SERVICE. 3 restaurants (Palace - the international kitchen a-la-carte in atmosphere of an Ancient Greek palace, Tropical - cafe of the international kitchen with democratic atmosphere, Seasons Oriental - Chinese and a Japanese cuisine) and 4 bars (Vista - a bar with a terrace, Tropical - a bar at pool, Jim&Tonic - a health bar, Beach - a bar on a beach with the tense awnings-sails). Everywhere the menu in Russian. Thematic suppers on days of week: the Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, international kitchen, a barbecue, etc. the Russian-speaking personnel
In each number after the arrival a wine bottle in a gift from hotel.
Gift for a newly-married couple - a bottle of champagne and a supper at candles.
CONTACTS. www.fourseasons.com.cy

Los Angeles - сity of angels

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130 km, and I at the purpose: Los Angeles! The most beautiful kind opens if to go on Sunset Boulevard from the east on the West. The first stop: Hollywood with its theatre Kodak Theatre (a place of delivery of the award "Oscar"!) and "the Walk of Fame" on which 2300 celebrities are immortalised in the form of stars. Further by legendary clubs, such as Viper Room (till 2004 belonged to Dzhonni Depp), The Roxy, Whisky A Go-Go and Key Club. Further on the east are located Beverly Heels and imposing magnificent trading area Rodeo Drive (where is cheaper: Melrose Ave. And megagallery The Grove, Grove Dr.). "Nearby" in Bel Air country houses of celebrities are located, and at last we get at coast of Pacific ocean. In the Bermudas Triangle which is between an elite resort of Malibu, Santa Monica and the Venis-scourge, it is possible to see not only the most beautiful rescuers and class surfers – on a beach to you at any moment can meet Dzhonni Depp, Justin Timberlejk or Keanu Rivz.

The city constantly involves in itself tourists. And the main thing that forces thousand people to come here, is the area of Los Angeles well-known for the whole world Hollywood! Hollywood is almost independent city, or even the whole world in a city. This heart of the film industry. Here numerous film studios are located, here pass film festivals and film awards are handed over. Here the well-known Walk of Fame is put. Millions film fans all over the world dream to get to Hollywood to pass on Parkway where since 1960 names are beaten out and stars to the best film actors are put.

Hollywood But not only is well-known for the film industry Los Angeles. Here have found the place and glory and other art forms. So, Los Angeles is one of the centres of musical business. In this city the largest sound recording companies, such as Warner Music Group are located some.
Los Angeles is the centre mass медия Americas. The city newspaper of Los Angeles The Los Angeles Times is one of the most influential editions of America. Besides, the city takes the second place in the country by quantity of channels from which telecasting is conducted, conceding in this respect only to New York.

But it would be erroneous to think that Los Angeles - a city exclusively idle, living for the tourism account. In Los Angeles the industrial enterprises and commercial structures are concentrated many, oil extracting is developed, the space complex works. Students every year gather in this city from all America as in Los Angeles the largest universities of the country are located some, including the Californian university, the South Californian medical university and even the American film institute where prepare the future stars of Hollywood.

San Francisco

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«The main thing – to do all quickly. You run up, you jump, you beat out to yourself a place!» – the Chinese woman from whom we together wait for a tram explains to me of a pleasant kind. By a tram I imagined the trip first in San Francisco a little more romantically: I in хиповом a dress with colours in hair, and, certainly, play a background a melody «If you are going to San Francisco …» «All our become history trams are pleasant, – Whether laughs, – therefore they are always filled to the footboard. And still it is always cheerful!»
I stand on Union Square (the Union area) in the centre of a business city district. Before me luxurious shopping centre Saks Fifth Avenue is located, at the left attracts shop of the exciting underwear Victoria’s Secret, three next quarters in any direction consist exclusively of shops, bars, cafe and restaurants – for all tastes and the size of a purse. Truly paradise!

I just reflect on with what me to begin: from a campaign in ballet, from coffee with rolls or from cosmetics purchase, – as from round the corner turns out with jingling a tram. It goes in the area of Powell-Hyde which goes down downwards, to a gulf of San Francisco (San Francisco Bay). I postpone purchases on then and I break in a way. A resolute jump, and I extract to myself a scrap of a footboard in the size 10 on 10 centimetres. Perfectly well! The trip delivers the pleasure sea because the road goes that upwards downwards – the city was erected on 47 hills. At first we are carried by along the street Powell Street and by the Chajna-town. It is the biggest Chinese quarter in the USA and simultaneously the present treasury for fans of exotic Asian features, fantastic noodles and amusing medical products from love melancholy, a cellulitis and a lack of money (round with the guide: www.wokwiz.com, 33? For 3 hours). Then трамвайчик turns on street Hyde Street.

From here the island-prison Alkatras is visible. With 1934 for 1963 such criminals as Al Capone, and today it is possible to get acquainted with their terrible stories during audioround (the ticket there were in prison, including the ferry and hire of a player with the cartridge: 14?). To the left of island it sparkles on the sun – Golden Gate Bridge (the bridge of Golden Gate). The basic characteristics: it is constructed 67 years ago, length of 2,7 km, width of 27 m, the height of a surface part of both support makes the whole 227 m.

After several days of shopping and entertainments I hire the car and I go on the south. The most picturesque site of line Highway Number One begins in 180 km from San Francisco near Monterrey. At first the road passes by high sandy dunes, then the coast becomes stony. The line narrow bends curls among woods from stone pines (the Italian pines) and small places with motley wooden small houses (council: we do a stop in Karmele, coastal small town with faultlessly white sandy beach – Klint Eastwood was here the mayor). Then the landscape varies: trees of red wood in height to 100 m border the road, the rocks cut up by crevices are replaced by infinite sandy coasts. Behind everyone to turns you are waited by a new fascinating kind of storming Pacific ocean.

Long live Mexico!

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Mexico begins with music.

At once after the arrival in resort heart Riviera Maja (Riviera Maya), small town Plaja дель Carmen (Playa del Carmen), me are met by traditional group of street musicians мариачи – a picturesque orchestra, as if descended from pictures from children's books: on heads – a sombrero, standing – cowboy's boots, and in hands – violins, guitars and pipes. They play «La Bamba», «Guantanamera» and «La Cucaracha», and thus their persons shine such dazzling smiles that, apparently, even the sun concedes to them in brightness. «Benvenida, the senhorita!» (Welcome!) – musicians welcome me, and my holiday from this point on begins.
With tequila and the sun. Anyhow?

Yucatan
The flat equal peninsula lies between Gulf of Mexico and islands of Caribbean sea.
The plane delivers you from Europe to Cancun (Cancun). In 50 km to the south, on Riviera Maja, settles down attracting and hospitable small town Plaja дель Carmen. This fine place for beach rest was chosen by tourists of all world: the cleanest, white sand similar to powdered sugar, palm trees, a warm tropical climate all year long, a rich both bright night life and pyramids which will not leave indifferent even the most captious fan of cultural values.
For the first some days in Plaja дель Carmen I have had a rest for a year forward. It was the superrelaxation as a hobby and bodies. I plied between a beach and pool with a bar and admired handsome men-men from every corner of the globe, jumping about a volleyball net or dissecting waves on water motorcycles.

In parallel there was my acquaintance to a Mexican cuisine. First of all I have learnt that chilli con carne (that in a literal translation means pepper with meat) – ostensibly the national Mexican dish from the beef forcemeat, red beans and pepper is the Texas invention here again about such dish at all did not hear. Instead of it full various тортильяс (tortillas) – flat cakes from a corn flour, sauces чили (from sharp to improbably sharp), dishes from a string bean, avocado, hens and fishes. And here a dessert here truly tropical: pineapples, a mango, папайя …
For the fourth day I have reserved the ticket in Tulum (50 km to the south Playa del Carmen) – one of the most ancient cities of a civilisation майа which with XIII till XVI century was its economic and religious centre. In strategic targets the settlement has been constructed on the brink of steep rock in height of 15 metres and, probably, therefore has wonderfully escaped up to now. And what kinds open on boundless Caribbean open spaces!

The following my visit was in Chichen-Itsa (Chichen Itza) – the settlement located in 170 km to the West from Plaja дель Carmen (he is better for visiting after a dinner when flow of tourist groups will subside). This mystical city has been based in V century. Here there is a well-known pyramid of Kukulkan (Kukulcan) which in day of an equinox turns every year to a pilgrimage place. (In 2006 it on March, 20th and on September, 23rd). These days after a sunset the surprising play of light and shades transforms a pyramid ladder into a huge snake whom, slowly sliding as if slips from pyramid top to its basis.

After I have received a decent dose «cultural and spiritual» food, have been decided to go somewhere to walk and have a good time. And I have gone on Kinta Avenida (Quinta Avenida) that in a translation into Russian «the Fifth avenue» – ideal on Plaja дель means Carmen a place for evening walks. This wide street turns to a foot zone with set of bars, smart restaurants and souvenir shops where, by the way, very favourably it is possible to buy silver ornaments in the evening.

The place where it is necessary to visit, is club «Dark blue parrot» (Blue Parrot Beach Club), located directly on a beach. There under sounds of a sea surf dance barefoot directly on sand, and the flat roof of a bar made in the form of a terrace, – a favourite place of capital Mexican dandies.

The helpful information for travelling across Mexico

- Flight to Cancun – from 400 euros (in one party), 13 hours, internal flights – from 50 euros, www.mexicana.com, www.aazteca.com.mx.
- The passport which is valid still a minimum of 6 months is necessary for entrance to the country.
- 4-day bus excursion to peninsula Yucatan with visiting of the cities of Tulum and Chichen Itza, including a half board – from 249 euros.
- Rent of the car from 48 euros a day and from 256 euros for 7 days
- Hotels in Tulume: a bungalow at coast – from 9 euros for a night (for example, El Mirador), www.hotelstulum.com
In Mexico City: Condesa df, a double room – from 138 euros a day, www.designhotels.com,
In the Bottom California (Baja California): Casa Natalia a double room – from 183 euros a day

Mysterious Malaysia

2010-07-07T17:44:00.009+03:00

In a word, a paradise life in style ориентал under reasonable prices, but without unpleasant unexpectedness.

Kuala Lumpur
After the plane has landed at the airport of capital of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, in dynamics the terrible prevention was distributed: if at us in luggage will find any drugs we are expected by the death penalty. M-yes, after such it was possible to expect that at customs from us will shake out soul, but all has passed very quickly and in a civilised way, as in the best airports of Europe. To tell the truth, the airport simply shakes in the huge sizes and level of technical development. In half an hour we with the girl-friend already went in «шатле» (bus shuttle – nearby 20 ринггитов which we with the girlfriend for simplicity of dialogue have renamed at once into "X-rays"). The airport is from a city far, 90 km, therefore we entertained ourselves that simply looked out of the window. The city makes impression even if you go in the bus. Skyscrapers and shabby hovels, the escalators which are going down from offices directly on sidewalks, and street trays on which шкварчит the stuff also is fried. Then, when we left in a city to walk, first of all have, of course, gone to skyscrapers Petrona Towers – to a symbol of Kualy. These peaked towers-twins connected in the middle by the bridge, are similar (if to stand at bottom and to look upwards) on two rockets which have merged in a kiss. These are two greatest skyscrapers in the world. The bridge between them exists to admire specially a city from height of the bird's flight (without any inverted commas, because it not literary exaggeration, and the real truth). But when we have tried to get on this Malaysian viewing platform, entrance tickets have ended. It appears, happens also such. Probably, to stand on bridge Petronas – all the same what to visit in Freedom statue New York, therefore such international agiotage.

ON the NOTE.
If you rise before and will arrive to towers of Petronas by 8.45 can pass there free of charge: the first 800 visitors here do not pay for an input. However on Monday of a tower are closed.

Then we have gone to examine other high-rise object of capital – Dzhejm, the highest mosque in Asia, constructed in 1909 under the same project, as the well-known mosque of Mogul in Northern India. It is possible to order a sightseeing tour on a city in hotel and then you the organised order reduce in the National museum and the Royal palace. But we have preferred to walk on a city independently, as capital inhabitants very friendly and (to the Asian measures) completely not annoying. If see tourists who have partitioned off street the huge card always offer the help in orientation to districts. With an English dialect of problems did not arise. We have tried all kinds of a municipal transportation for two days. The underground has caused the present cultural shock. It is completely automated: small structures движутся without the machinist! On streets there go only cars and motorcycles. Movement – right-hand (therefore seriously think of car rent – we have refused).

Taxi very cheap, to all of them use as buses. In all large centres (trading, road service stations, in hotel) it is possible to pay the trip in advance, and then with the check to go on parking and sits down in the first taxi by turns – very conveniently).
In a city there are Chinese and Indian quarters. In Chinese many small and big restaurants, cafe and little shops. Indian represents one large market which numbers go along several streets. In a shop directly on your eyes squeeze out juice of a sugar cane. Not less pleasant alternative – ice tea (strong black tea with juice лайма and ice).

The average check in superexpensive institutions – about $70. But it is extremely expensive! It is necessary to try very much to have dinner on $20! Cost of a good dinner here can equal $2.
But to us has not carried again because, it appears, the place enjoys the madwoman popularity and little tables need to be ordered in advance. From a grief we hardly was have not gone to overeat hamburgers in «Hard fate of cafe», but one affable малайзиец has directed us to restaurant Old China on suburb Chajnatauna. Here to you will offer a traditional Chinese cuisine in an authentic interior. Besides pleasant thing from an interior can be bought, for example a centenary cup from which you ate, or a chair on which sat.

In the evening we have gone to the most expensive restaurant – analogue Moscow «the Seventh sky». It is in a television tower of Menara which here (we have already got used to a local gigantomania) enters in top-5 the highest in the world).

Shopping
For unusual souvenirs which can become an excellent gift or a bright detail of your interior, it is necessary to go on the markets: the Central market, Chajnataun, a lane of Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rohman (which every Saturday turns to analogue of our Old Arbata), Chou the Whale – the largest night market. What to buy? Ceramics (national pots to a lab), саронги from a batic, a product from a skin, pay attention to products from tin are present works of art.
As here very favourably it is possible to buy electronics and clothes, periodically here pass 70 % сейлы. Our "megamarkets" do not go to any comparison with малайзийскими shopping centres: «Молл» on Dzhalan Putra, "Alfa Engl" in Vangsa Madzhu, «Bangsar shopping a complex», to "Pood of Plaza», «Es энд Em Plaza» and «Show of Perejd».

The etiquette to Visitors in Malaysia usually is offered by drinks, and to refuse them is very impolite. Never show on a subject or the person a forefinger. The hand thumb is for this purpose used, other fingers are bent. Never take meal and do not transfer anything the left hand. Traditionally it in this country was used for the hygienic purposes, and to transfer someone something the left hand means mortally it to offend. The head of the person is considered in Malaysia sacred, and to touch it it is impossible. Therefore do not take in head to stroke by our tradition малайзийского the child on a head.

Croatia. There, where the summer lasts till October.

2010-07-07T13:13:00.013+03:00

The guide on a city.
Across Split and Dubrovnik together with all contacts you can find the best night clubs, bars, restaurants and excursions in the special edition «in your pocket», leaving four times a year. The collection extends absolutely free of charge in the majority of cafe and on information racks.

Having decided to check up, whether really Yovoda in Adriatic sea gets warm to 24°С, I touch it and I hear: «Having touched sea water, you reunite with the world». It seems that into trip cost has entered also acquaintance to Yoiskusstvom of a seducing of local poets... «This ancient далматское поверье», – Yoobjasnjaet to me a local handsome man.

A bit later we have together gone to the City museum of Split where at some instant I hardly was has not started to regret that on shops I so have imprudently exchanged the planned campaign for this "excursion". But in time having come round, has understood that all knowingly: after all I hardly would find one more such green-eyed personal guide …

The royal old city of Split, with the population in 200 000 persons, – the second-large city of Croatia. It has arisen on a place of the fourth century of a palace of Roman emperor Diokletiana constructed in the beginning. And today approximately 2000 persons live in a palace fortress. Children here run and play among ancient figures of sphinxes, and groups of the Japanese tourists are photographed against antique statues. Марко conducts me narrow labyrinths of small streets, and I, without losing time, I remember, where among cultural sights disappear обязательные for visiting шопоголиками places: fashionable dresses – in a historical building of centre Gracija (Kaciceva 7), clothes from local designers – in shop Exit (Bosanka 6), Yoochki of the size XXL – in market Glavna Trznica.
Parties non-stop of 15 minutes on foot – and we on city beach Bacvice. Local bars by the evening are filled with a large quantity of the people, wishing to have a good time. Popular – Tropic club and In-Motion. Последний is near to hotel Le Meridien Lav in which I have stopped. So, I do not need to make a long way to reach bed after a party.

Choice of stars.
Club Capre diem on island хвар (www.capre-diem-hvar.com) such stars, as Penolopa Krus, Mett Damon and Mobi already had time to estimate. Recently has opened also Capre diem Beach club on nearby island Stipanska (www.capre-diem-beach.com). OgromYonye sofas in a cosy chill-miss allow to relax and наслаждаться pleasant music. There it is possible to reach on a boat (15 mines/4 of euro).
Ideal scenery for a film. Next day I go to a place of Omis by the rented car. It is in 25 km to the south of Split. The road passes through mountains, and places seem to me acquaintances. Probably, the matter is that such films, as «by Ronja, the daughter of the robber» and «Vinnetu – son Inchu-Chuna» here were shot. Having examined picturesque small town, I hire a boat (10 euros) and I float upstream emerald river Cetina. Region in which is Oмис, – a faultless place for fans of a canoe, a safari, rafting and rock-climbing. And I simply enjoy fresh air at small restaurant Radmanove Mlinice, waiting the свежевыловленную a mackerel and gathering forces for the subsequent shopping-round in Split.

Mett Damon, seem!
In the morning I decide to "put to sea". After all Croatia still name «the country of 1000 islands», and that island on which world stars nest, – my overall objective. So: Хвар. From port Stari Grad on a narrow streamer I go further to depth of island, behind a window vineyards flash blossoming лавандовые fields, and in centre Hvara air is penetrated by fragrant aroma of wild rosemary. I stop in magnificent hotel Riva Hotel which is located few steps away from known club Capre Diem to all Croatia which reincarnates in art cafe Cafe Del Mar in the afternoon. The best places for bathing – on the next island. It is possible to reach there by a boat (5 euros). By the way, this favourite vacation spot at Yoitaljantsev, so, I did not need a lot of time to get new acquaintances. In the evening the amicable company we go to Yoissledovat local clubs. In Rooftop-bar under Youtro the most proof all crowd jump to be cooled in pool, and in Riva a portrait of Odri Hepbern заставляет to plunge into the most sweet dreams.
Inexpensive pleasure. For those who wishes to spend all the day on the sea in pleasant atmosphere, thus without striking under the budget, exists Buza II. The bar is directly on a sea platform. You can bring with yourselves drinks, and can order them in the adjacent bar which is on level above. A kind from both platforms simply fantastic.

Pearl of Adriatic Sea.
Having recollected words of Bernarda of Show that «the one who searches for paradise on the earth, should visit Dubrovnik as anywhere not to find any more such greatness and a pacification, such beauty and harmony», I decide to reach before, by the way, the most beautiful, Croatian city. I have reached an East side of island Sucuraj, and therefrom on the ferry have reached 25 minutes prior to the city of Drevnik. Already on continent Yopoezdka to Dubrovnik occupies about four hours, but it of that costs. The landscape behind a window reminds that the Norwegian fjords, Iceland the Grand Canyon, and then I suddenly appear in mountains of China... But here before me Dubrovnik already is seen: on a decline it is especially fine. Walking on the main street Yogoroda – Stradun, – I simply could not pass by attracting music and fun Yobarov. In Girl’s instead of chairs – Yobolshie convenient pillows. A dawn is better to meet in a disco in East west beachclub.

To give Yoshvartovy!
Любителям fascinating travel and to judges of sea landscapes we recommend Yootpravitsja in yacht round. Croatia – one of the best places for yachting. It is possible to rent Yoparusnuju the yacht the company from 6–8 persons or to go to fact-finding round which will organise numerous yacht-clubs. Яхтенный a season – the end of spring – the beginning of summer.

The solar country in the Afternoon Dubrovnik is especially beautiful. The YOISTORICHESKY city centre is under protection of UNESCO and Yodejstvitelno reminds Yomuzej under Yootkrytym the sky. I have got on крепостную a wall, the tremendous kind on a city whence opens, and then has plunged into magic of medieval very narrow small streets and historical constructions. Here night already approaches, and I, having passed through imperceptible ancient Yovorota, it appear at coast, in club Buza II. Следующий day promises to be sated: the whole two steam-ships making round-the-world travel, have moored in port of Dubrovnik, and small streets were filled at once with crowds of tourists. But local, having already considerable experience, know what to disappear from curious visitors it is necessary on small nearby islands. I also have followed their Yoprimeru and have gone on island Lopud (all in 7 km from Dubrovnik) where all the day long dived with a mask and a tube, enjoying beauty of a sea-bottom, and on the sun, Yoozhidaja of the next beach romanticist between times luxuriated.

Councils in a way:
• Split

Hotels Vestibul Palace – small cosy design hotel, a double room – from 190 euros, www.vestibulpalace.com; Le Meridien Lav – five-stars hotel in 15 minutes of walking from city centre. Has own beach and spa-salon, a double room - from 100 euros, www.lemeridien.com/split

• Hvar

Hotels Riva it is located directly on coast, modern design and excellent service. It enters into a network of recommended hotels Small Leading Hotel, a double room – from 155 euros, www.suncanihvar.com

• Dubrovnik

Hotels Grand Villa Argentina – the best hotel in a city: picturesque gardens, own beach and only in 10 minutes of walking from the historical centre, Yodvuhmestnyj number – from 177 euros, www.gva.hr

• Lopud

Hotels Villa Vilina there are 100 years. The romantic mood is created by the most picturesque terrace on island! A double room – from 135 euros, www.villa-vilina.hr

London - a fairytale, London - dream

2010-07-07T11:20:00.002+03:00

As well as all world capitals, Prechristmas London looks very elegantly. Besides, in the future winter sale of the price in the London shops do not drive in depression, and opposite – invigorate and inspire on shops-feats. If you go to London for the first time, in your program except shops there should be the Buckingham palace, a Trafalgarsky area, Sacred Pavel's temple, walk by the red two-storeyed bus and other classical entertainments.

To look at a city from above it is possible during half-hour "flight" on big wheel London Eye (www.londoneye.com, 22 pounds/nearby 1000 rbl.). When you will spend all money in shops – go in well-known, besides free (all!), the London museums: the British museum, "Tejt-modernist style", Музеи natural study and a science, Victoria and Albert's Museum.
If you do not have concrete English marks-yofavoritov for which you are ready to give soul or not one hundred pounds (for example, Vivienne Westwood or Agent Provocateur), go on Oxford Street and Regent Street. Here have settled down New Look, Doroty Perkins, Topshop, Accessorize, Mexx, H&M and other pleasures. On Bond Street and Knightsbridge are registered classical English универмаги (Harrods, Harvey Nichols), and also local children's world Hamleys and smart bookshop Waterstones.

MEAL.
Do not trust the one who will tell to you that the English cuisine further porridge has not promoted. At least it is possible to find weight of all in London tasty (and let it product of culinary specialists-foreigners will be more often). Behind national colour go to pubs (for example, Albert Pub on Victoria Street) to try various English ales (dense dark or easy fruit). At restaurant order juicy roast beef.

Night life.
London is overflowed by dancing addresses. In Herbal (14 Kingsland Rd E2) two dancings where all night long replace each other a disco, hip-hop, R’n’B and so forth; in Astoria (157-165 Charing Cross Rd WC2) often give star concerts, and well-known Fabrik (77A Charterhouse St. EC1) – simply best club Yomira according to 600 DJs-foreigners. After clubs are closed (usually hour per 3 mornings), fashionable party moves in Bar Italia (22 Frith Wt W1) and whiles away time till a dawn behind coffee and secular chatter.

Sights of London.
The Westminster abbey - in it begins and comes to an end royal destiny: in its walls the British monarchs are crowned, here they find eternal rest.
Besides, the Westminster abbey is well-known for the "a corner of poets". In honour of become history English creators - Shakespeare, Chosera, Milton, Vordsvorta, Dickens and many other things are established memorial boards. But the present tombs of not all mentioned poets are here.
In the Westminster lock on coast of Thames since 13 centuries - behind medieval walls, unapproachable and majestic, as if symbolising firmness of one of the oldest democratic institutes the English parliament sits at Europe. It is impossible to pass by the well-known Big Ben (Big Ben), hours on which keep count of time since 1859. Actually Big Ben is a name not towers and not hours, and an hour bell.
As it is firm there is ashore a Tower - an ancient fortress and the prison which gloomy walls saw a lot of blood, including royal. Necessarily pay attention to security guards of a Tower - Beefeaters - in magnificent uniforms.
The Tauersky bridge (Tower bridge) Over dark waters of Thames was stretched the well-known Tauersky bridge recognised, probably, all over the world. It became the same symbol of London, as Tour d'Eiffel - Paris, Freedom statue - New York. It seems even banal, is so close its image is connected with capital of England. Nevertheless, again and again it shakes the spectator by grandeur and severity of forms.
At night medieval gloom of the Tauersky bridge disappears and, thanks to modern illumination, it appears at us as a certain fantastic, fantastic construction.
England - the country of traditions which are supported by its inhabitants with love and at times ridiculous meticulousness.
Probably, the most ancient and favourite national tradition is a monarchy. Its symbol - the Buckingham palace - the residence of queen Elizabeth II nowadays opened for survey to general public.
In the western part of London there is one of the most well-known monuments of London - St. Paul's Cathedral (арх. Christopher Ren).Этот a Protestant temple has been conceived and constructed as opposition to Sacred Peter's Catholic temple in Rome in 1666-1711гг.
After a strong fire (the Great Fire of London) on a place of the burnt down church of VII century, after almost 8 years works on temple restoration have begun. Christopher Ren has put the first stone in the basis of the future temple (on June, 21st 1675г.) also has written on it about the following - "the temple will rise again". It needed 35 years to construct a new temple. That all worked almost free of charge is especially remarkable.
Its decorative furniture does not contain a plentiful moulding, gilding, sculptures, but architectural forms, their details are executed at high level.
Threefold dome of a cathedral (height 120м) - an integral part of a silhouette of London. At the temple basis (diameter 32м) is "whisper gallery" which acoustic effect is that that the word told in a whisper on one party, distinctly is reproduced on another.
On the western facade, on its both parties - two towers - belltowers. In the left tower-12 bells, in right the main bell of England, "the Big Floor" (16т.) Its sound is audible for 37 km. Hours with a dial have diameter 15м.
At a front entrance - a monument to queen Anna. Magnificent lattices from shod iron (Jean Tizhu's work), there is no time protecting a cathedral, have remained partially.

The cathedral body (1694) masters Uillisa is considered the best in England.
In a cathedral it is possible to hear the well-known chorus. Still nine centuries ago, the Bishop of London of that time has based chorus of boys for the Cathedral (in 1127).
From end XVIIIв. St. Paul's Cathedral is a traditional burial place of English celebrities (a tomb of the Lord of Nelson). Here has found last shelter its founder Sen - the Floor Christopher Ren (has died in 1723).
The inscription on a gravestone of the architect says: "If you search for a monument - look around".