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Muscat city

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:46:00 +0000

Marhaba, the traditional words of welcome in Oman, will greet you wherever you go, while the atmosphere of peace and optimism immediately confirm the fact that Oman belongs to one of the safest countries in the Middle East. Frankly, I kindly and curiously most people have a rich tradition of this diverse country located on the Arabian Peninsula is around 800 million years. Located on a narrow strip between mountains and see, the capital of Oman, Muscat stretches 50 kilometers along the Arabian Gulf. The city boasts a beautiful panorama of the golden minarets of mosques, forts and towers and a nice line of the Arabian Sea.

The whole city resembles a huge fortress carved into the rocks surrounding mountain ranges, and the only area of Muscat, and not too interesting because it is the administrative center and there are no hotels or any content that might be of some tourist interest. However, because an adjacent area Mutrah, which is regarded as a true soul and Muscat, it is the backbone of most city events. Here is the famous Mutrah souq, one of the most Vibrant markets in Oman, where it is possible to buy almost all forms of plastic from the East to the various spices and handicrafts made of wood and silver. In Mutrah are the most beautiful promenades in the city, which usually perks up only when it gets dark, and most Affordable Hotels.

Third, more important part of the Ruwi area known as "Little India" where there is a maximum of city shops

and shopping centers and all major transport terminals and where there are constant traffic chaos and incredible crowds reminiscent of the cities of Southeast Asia. Along with the three most important areas of Muscat, Mutrah and Ruwi, the city also includes many other districts, some completely modern, while others very much like the scene from the middle Ages. Although at first glance seems a bit boring Muscat, extract a little more time to walk around town you will find interesting and different cultures, but if you are a real vacation in the city itself, you can find beautiful beaches, some of which are best located near the largest downtown mosque Sultan Qaboos. However, those looking for a truly exotic sandy beach, but about twenty miles east of the city there are many secluded bays, and excellent location to dive. It is the interesting "water" trip is one that takes you to visit the dolphins who like to live in the waters of Oman. Looking for more desert adventure, or a half-hour drive by jeep to the interior, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful expanses of sand and discover the life of Bedouin families. Many are traditionally decorated campsites where you can sleep, and so fully experience the magic of the desert life, but the real atmosphere of Arab night.

After just ten minutes drive from the edge parts of the city begins the rocky desert area, and the farther from

the city becomes aware that Muscat is just one of those cities that were painstakingly created in the desert of the human hand. However, if you are visiting Oman, not away from Muscat, you probably will not even think that the desert landscape located somewhere in the vicinity. In fact, most of the city is covered with a remarkably well-kept green area and the edges of the city's main Avenue of Madinat al-Sultan Qaboos decorated with flowers that seem to defy the surrounding rock scenery.

The most famous festival which takes place every year between January and February, and is an ideal opportunity for visitors to experience the true tradition of Oman, its culture, and today, but that has not changed the spirit and morale of the people. With numerous live shows, exhibitions and presentations, the festival also visited by foreign exhibitors, each year more and more. With a traditional part of you will also

Find a circus, national and international music stars, amusement parks, competitions and other subtleties of the modern world..

The deepest canyon in Europe

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:58:00 +0000

River Canyon springs from several Bjelašnice slopes near the village Canyon(at approximately 1500 m / m, 35 km from Sarajevo) and flows into the Neretva River in the mountainous border of Bjelašnica-Visočica-Prenj (the n / v approx 300 meters), near Boracko of the lake.
River and the village are named after trees Rakiti, which covered the upper course. This typical mountain rivers cut deeply into the mountains Bjelasnica on the right side and Visocica the left side, making a series of bizarre canyons, rapids, waterfalls, waterfalls and tranquil pools

as a unique tourist attraction. Because of its unique beauty and inaccessibility, Rakitnica is a big challenge for hikers, anglers and the many lovers of pure natural scenery. Its course of 30 kilometers is not flowing through populated areas, and the water is drinkable from the source to mouth.
.It is brown and marble trout (endemic), and in large quantities, the most favorable part of the river for fishing from the road bridge near the village of showers to the pedestrian bridge on the track Bobovicu.
The most attractive part of the flow of the river located between the bridge on the road Lukomir-Bobovica to the port (Bajrin hut). It is a river of 4-5 kilometers, with a drop of 300 meters and numerous waterfalls and cascades. During low water, levels can take the footpath from the bridge near the village of showers to the mouth of the river (it is desirable to use smaller rubber boats), during heavy rainfall and melting snow in narrow canyons, the level of the canyon and up to 20 meters. During the spring, rains were particularly attractive waterfalls that descend from the high cliffs on slopes Visocica.This challenging river is accessible by several sides: car can be good for route throught a the valley Babin Bjelašnica through to Gorazde, which is where we go to the mountain hut "Desire" and descend to the village Šabići continue to the bridge near the village of Rakitnica Tusi?

7 locations that look like they are from another planet

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:50:00 +0000

Stone Waves "The Wave" (freely translated as "Val") is located on the Colorado Plateau, near the border of Utah and Arizona. This area of the gallery has an eerie interlaced stone sandstone, resembling deformed pillars, convolutions, mushrooms and other strange creations. Deposits of iron are responsible for the unique blending of colors in the rock, creating a dramatic long pastel yellow, pink and red. "Val" is made up of sandstone that has aged about 190 million years, and scientists who study it say that the old sand dunes turned into solid rock over the centuries, kalcificirajući in vertical and
horizontal layers. Erosion by wind and rain has created a spectacular landscape that can still be seen.

Waterfall Horsetail is located in Yosemite National Park in California.
This is a seasonal waterfall that flows in winter and early spring.
It is particularly attractive for several days in February,at a time when he had shone the setting sun and flaming orange appearance

Caño Cristales - five colors River National Wildlife Refuge, in the southern part of the province of Meta, Colombia, has an area of 650.000 square kilometers and there can be fascinating to see the waterfalls of all sizes, mighty rivers, streams and meadows. One of these rivers is Caño Cristales, that this pigmentation is because the stones in it covered with multicolored moss and algae. Yellow, blue, green, black and red are the five colors that predominate, when the water level "potrefi" ideal level, moss and algae bloom in full glory of their color. Red color caused by a plant that is called Macarenia Clavigera. Unique biological miracle Caño Cristales is one of those places you must see it to believe its beauty.

Solana in Maras Forty kilometers from Cuzco, in the province of Cuzco in Peru, is the town of Maras (the sacred valley of the Incas). Since Ancient, Incan salt in Maras received by evaporation of salt water (which is an underground stream is nearby) in the sun. Solana refers to thousands of saltwater swimming pools, a look at them, when in their reflected light is truly astonishing.

Socotra island isolated from the continental mainland, but 18 million years. The island of Socotra in Yemen looks like an alien landscape of unusual plants and animals, such as a dragon blood tree, and desert rose. The island is an absolutely fascinating place with 700 extremely rare species of flora and fauna, which cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. Due to the high degree of biological diversity has earned the name "Galápagos Indian Ocean."

Antarctic Dry Valley "The McMurdo Dry Valleys," a series of valleys in Antarctica located within Victoria's land west of McMurdo Sound, which have no snow or any type of moisture. On the continent of ice, these places are bare. In this troubled planets are of a completely quiet. It looks more like Mars than Earth, the Antarctic dry valleys attract scientists who are studying there, primitive forms of life.

Lava lake at Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia's Erta Ale is an active volcano

located in the northeastern Afar region of Ethiopia. This is the most active volcano

in Ethiopia. The high was 613 feet, and draws attention, in particular, to its lava lake (one of 4 in the world). Erta Ale means "mountain that smokes" in the local language and its southernmost cave known locally as the "gate to hell.

Trakoscan Castle, beautiful castle in Croatia

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Trakoscan Castle is one of the mostbeautiful castles in Croatia, is located in the CroatianZagorje region, 23 kilometers northeast of Krapina, 40 kilometers southwest of Varaždin altitude of 250 m. The nearest towns are Macelj Strahinčica. With about 40,000 visitors a year is one of the most visited Croatian castles.

The castle was built in the 13th century as a small borough in the system of fortification's Zagorje Principality. The castle grounds are characteristic of the simple Romanesque burgs 12th-13th of the numerous feudal lords Celjski, Jan Vitovec, Corvinus, and after the fall of the Zagorje Principality, especially the estate Gyulay enjoyed it, and the 1568th Draskovic.

She has already been expanded and altered. Significant addition was the 1592nd, where Draškovic the artillery tower with roof (plaque with the emblem and name of Ivan II Draskovic Petra from 1592, on the west tower). At that time, a floor was added, the central tower and the courtyard with arcades. Again, it was added during the 18th century, when the towers receive a crown, the main tower receives separate lantern. A fortress built around a series of defensive structures, walls and towers.

The abandoned castle restored 1850th-1860th Juraj Draskovic deputy marshal in a residential castle. The renovation, in the spirit of Romanticism, was performed in the neo Gothic style with the simultaneous restoration of the environment, where the park-forest with rare trees, artificial lake and a garden area. Prominent parts of the renovated castle: the entry tower with a drawbridge and Drašković-Malatinski the 18th century, the knight's hall with complete sets of armor from the 16th century and flags Draškovićeva Guard from the 18th century, a collection of weapons with heavy halberds (Hackenbuchse), rifles and handguns on the wheel and Turkish weapons, a collection of portraits Draskovic and their relatives (Nikola Zrinski) from 16th to 19th century oeuvre of the painter Julian Erdödy-Draskovic from the second half of the 19th century, a cycle of four continents, M. Story, Piano C. Graff, preserved castle kitchen, library. The park is the Chapel of St. John ("Janus") from the 1752nd the late Baroque furniture.

Newer generations of the Draskovic family occasionally staying at the castle until 1944, when they immigrated to Austria. Soon after the castle was nationalized. Since 1953. the castle is a permanent exhibition, which is both faithful reconstruction of the period of reconstruction contains valuable examples of baroque furniture and small items. The castle is owned by the Republic of Croatian.

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Pena Castle, one of the most colorful in the world

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:42:00 +0000

Portuguese National Palace of Pena could be described as one of the most colorful worlds of the fortresses, with walls and domes painted in cheery, yellow and red.Palace in the Bavarian style, dates from the 1840th year, when prince Ferdinand and Goths, hired an architect to design the Prussian royal residence on a prominent hill. From the park at the foot of the palace on a hilltop that visitors can walk or be transported in carriages.Pena's castle was built on a cliff at the top of the hill. These pictures are worth a thousand words and this just breathtaking!
From the dense green forest, beneath a blue sky and white clouds painted in yellow, purple and red, adorned with various sculptures, azulenes tiles and decorations from the era, Gothic, Baroque and Romantic, this castle emerges. Pena castle (Castelo da Pena), or Pena Palace (Palácio da Pena) is one of the seven wonders of Portugal. It is the oldest palace of European Romanticism. It is on UNESCO's world cultural heritage.

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considered the national palace. Although it is a museum, sometimes used in the presidential, national and cultural purposes. It is situated some thirty kilometers from Lisbon, in the small town of Sintra.To enter the castle, one must pass under the Arab gates, drawbridge, Triton gates and windows and inside, rooms, lounges, dance halls, chapels, dining rooms, secret chambers, furniture, paintings, sculptures, porcelain and other treasures. From the names of the rooms can learn the entire family tree of the Portuguese monarchy. There is a large chamber, where the wings of Amelia, the last queen of Portugal. Looking inside it appears that all the faces of Portuguese kings and queens, like ghosts, watching us through the prism of time.

Pena is so colorful and extravagant. That vegetation in the park around it contributes to balance. Visiting the park is also an experience in itself. It is a park that spans about 200 acres of rugged land. King Ferdinand II, not only dabbled in his fingers in the architecture of the castle, has already been demonstrated as an excellent landscape architect. Romantic pavilions, stone benches overgrown with moss, diverse trees, old redwood, waterfalls, ponds, fountains, labyrinths ...Within the park, there is also the highest peak Sintra (Serra de Sintra), and its Cruz Alta at 540 meters above sea level.

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VIDEO: Hotel steeper than the Leaning Tower of Pisa

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:45:00 +0000

Powerful designers and architects every day work to the more shocking the world with their ideas, a newly opened hotel Bella Sky falls into this category. It has a floor reserved for women, and it can even "dance"!
Only opened hotel Bella Sky, the largest in Scandinavia and has two twin skyscrapers tilted by 15 degrees, which are 11 degrees more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is located in Örestad, the new neighborhood of Copenhagen and has 814 designer rooms and 30 conference room
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Given his hair designs were not allowed to be taller than 75 feet, so they are built two identical skyscrapers to be fulfilled designed capacity..Buildings are rotated so that the guests were provided a sensational view, and ultimately, it seems that the hotel dances.The staff of this spectacular hotel will satisfy the wishes and needs of everyone customer. Another interesting fact related to this hotel is a special floor for women only! In both the 17 floor, skyscraper called Bella Donna is reserved for the fairer sex.This is a total of 20 rooms, a floor is specially secured and have access only to women with a special magnetic card, which opens the door. Inside the room they are enabled to enjoy the way only women know how to enjoy, and is available to them and all you need for embellishment.If you are interested in staying at this hotel, here is another useful information - rates range from 143-230 U.S. dollars.

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Le Mont Saint Michel

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:33:00 +0000

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a stony little island. It is located in the Gulf, in northwestern France. It is linked to the mound with the mainland.

The island is famous for its Benedictine monastery. At its lowest level have small houses and shops. Above these are the monastic buildings.

Many of the monastic buildings dating from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture.

Today the castle to journey to more than one million visitors a year. It can be found in many movies, cartoons and video games.

Aubert, bishop of Avranches, the first chapel was built 708 years.

The monastery is called the Mont Saint Michel.

Richard I, the 966th, set up order of Benedictine monks from the monastery-Wandrille St. under the direction of abbot Maynard, who started the reconstruction of churches and other buildings.

The church was burned the 922nd year, that is substantially restored Abbot Childebert II, 1023rd year, at the time of church reform in Normandy, which was conducted Richard II and William of Volpiano. Building a modern form began in the 1448th year. The monastery takes apart in the Revolution (1789-95). And in the 19th century used as a prison.

Mont Saint-Michel built in solid rock 84 feet high.

Mont Saint Michel built as a medieval castle. There are two large towers to defend the entrance to the chateau.

Watch this beautiful video about Mont Saint-Michel with song from Mike Oldfild

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Genghis Khan's Lost City

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:42:00 +0000

In the Russian region of Astrakhan, it is located in the ancient town of Sarai Batu, the old capital of the Golden Horde of Genghis Khan and the former major selling center. The resort is spread out over 18 kilometers and have an organized system of water supply.In that city was lived around 75 000 people of different religions and races.The second half of the 15th century the town was abandoned due to the lowering trade.
The 16 century, the remains of the city are ruined, and bricks from that part were used in the construction of the Kremlin.

Journey to the South Pole

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:06:00 +0000

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However, there are few special guests, not only because the tour will cost $ 40,500, but because for that money you cannot expect any comfort. Moreover, tourists will share a modest living condition of the American scientific team which work on the uninhabited continent.
When in its tourist offer included the South Pole, heads of U.S. travel agency "Polar Express" are more likely to have in mind the effects of advertising than business.

No wealthy tourists wanted to experience something new.Antarctica is now one of the wildest area of the planet.

Continent trapped in the ice, the huge glaciers that are more dangerous, and they deprive receding in recent years attracted more and more researchers, but also an adventurer and dreamer.
It is possible to reach the South Pole with comfortable ships, and even to visit only during the Antarctic summer, with seeing up to the full of penguins and ice-hills from the comfort of warm cabins.
It is estimated that the sixth continent has traveled across tens of thousands of tourists. However, on the ground, or eternal ice that covers it, not everyone, but only those who pass the previous psychophysical inspect.At the South Pole, where the highest temperatures during summer are about three degrees below zero and icy winds blow at speeds of 250 kilometers per hour, no improvisation. Any mistake could mean certain death.

VIDEO: The second largest aquarium on the planet

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:42:00 +0000

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This fantastic shot was made in Japanese Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the second largest on the planet.

This place is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Japan, which has until March last year, visited by as many as 20 million people.

The main tank of a large complex, called the "Kuroshio Sea," the visitors shared the

glass 60 centimeters thick. It contains 7500 cubic meters of water, and it was placed 26,000 animals of 740 species, among which stand out whale-sharks and rays most.

The mystical place of the Celts and Christians

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:44:00 +0000

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Romantic and untamed coast of Galicia Costa Del Morte ( Coast of Death ). It is called "Coast of Death" because large number of people killed in the boat accident, which occured in heavy sea. Formerly, people belived that this place is the end of the world, where the souls of the dead go on the road to the stars.
Today, tourists enjoy in the hidden beaches, where they can swimm even in the fall.

Holy city
In the Galicia, there are two myths, one is a legend of Jacob ( protector of Christians and murder of Mavra). SAntiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia. Santiago de Compostela is the most important Catholic center in Europe. Also it is larges source of income in this region. Every year, 4.5 million of tourist came to the holy city to the tomb of the apostle Jacob. Another myth is related to Celts. Their ancient rituals are still preserved and mingled with Christian traditions. People believe that rock and sea have supernatural power. Many young people believe in souls travel, supernatural power and Meige - witches. Meiga is a descendant of the druids and the good witches.

Capital of lobster
By the way, you can try Kaldo, strong soup of white beans, potatoes and ham. The closer you are large bays, which are often on the menu of mussels, crabs and sea spiders. Ninety-five percent of the catch of fish and seafood in Spain comes just from Galicia, where every town has its specialty. Lobster is considered the capital of A Guarda on the river Minho, which divides Galicia from Portugal. This harbors town with beautiful fishing houses with bright colors is an ideal place to start touring Galicia. Be sure to climb the mountain of Santa Tegra, with whom it offers a beautiful view of the Atlantic, the river and land. The slopes of the hills are one of the most impressive Celtic settlements in Europe, a hundred round house from the seventh century BC.
The next place to visit is the Tui with its dignified cathedral.Parador from which an excellent view of the city proves that travelers in Galicia do not always have to spend the night in spartan conditions.Parade of the hotels in the historical city walls, former monasteries, noble villas and castles.

Impregnable fortress
One particularly impressive Parador is located in bayonets, where Columbus's galley, "Pinta" was first met with the European mainland. Normans and the Turks tried to steal this port city, but failed to take the fort Castelo de Montreal, from which today survived kilometers of walls and the Regent Palace. It was expanded and converted into "Conde de Gondomar, a huge Parador in which it is difficult to find even a reception

Arizona: A hotel where guests are dead for years

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:11:00 +0000

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Guests of the hotel Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, in the U.S state of Arizona,
found in the guestbook at the reception of their paranormal experiences that are experienced on this site.
Many hotel guests have complained on disturbing strange throbbing in the night or they things mysteriously disappear from the closet and drawers.

Copper Queen besieged by ghosts, or at least say its owners, and this was confirmed by numerous guests who have stayed over the years in it.
They claim to have heard mysterious sounds, strange sounds and smells, and some have seen and how objects float.

For many guests quiet night in the hotel is a big disappointment, because expectations are high. In the hotel, it is believed, permanently reside Three Ghosts.

Receptionist said that he heard a female voice one night while riding an elevator between the third and fourth floors, although he was all alone in there, and he swear that was once seen as the key of the room hovers in the air.

One hotel visitor Tina Lavon wrote, that she tried to photograph at the hotel but the camera is constantly reported that there is no memory card though, she claim, the card certainly was in it.

In the hotel was a strange phone calls and even contact - patter drill on the shoulder.
Other guests claim to have heard strange whispers, some people coins were missing from the table of the room.
Legend says that the spirit the young Billiya inhabits in Hotels who died in San Pedro.
After all these experiences can be difficult to find someone who will say that this is all pure fabrication.

Georgia ( Sak"art"velo Respiblikis)

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:08:00 +0000

Georgia is one of those countries that charms every passenger. Mythic Caucasus, Jason and the Argonauts, the best wine in the world, fantastic pie cheese kačapuri, Georgian language that does not look like any other, or a letter that reminds us of the SF movies of the civilizations on another planets.

Everything seems connected Georgia Soviet architecture in the cosmopolitan capital Tibilisi, which is shown in an episode of Star Trek. A unique meeting of Persia, the Ottoman and Russian empires, with preserved Georgian identity - has created a unique country that would, if not permanent political instability, was indeed a paradise for tourists. Georgia is a friendly country, rich in exotic, social, cultural, natural and gastronomic curiosities and temperamental Georgians are unrivaled hosts with a rich spirit of creativity and skilful orientation in the unenviable situation.

The Golden Fleece and black gold

In the area of Georgia, according to Greek mythology, the Argonauts, Jason S after the second search found the golden fleece. Today's "Golden Fleece"-pipeline passing through Georgia. In the west Georgia comes on the Black Sea and the northern Caucasus, a mystical mountain range and a natural border with Russia. Golden age of Georgian history, it is 12 and in the 13th century era of national rulers, King David and his great-granddaughter Tamara.

Georgian Stalin

Georgia many people know to the fact that STalin was born in

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: Despite his terror in his hometown residents Groi people of Gorri adores him. Stalin's monument still stands on square, main street bears his name and his bust still stand in schools.

Conditions in which Georgians are living very poor. Their villages worse than anything you've seen. Adventure in the style of Indiana Jones are guaranteed for every visitor.

Try to say: Uplistsikhe

In the vicinity of Gori is located the oldest settlement in the Caucasus. Names that are difficult to read let alone remember-Uplistiskhe. This is a series of natural caves in combination with the dwellings that were built by people. Before crrosing to Christianity that were performed pagan rituali. In side of cave are lost the rooms with windows, doors, stone tables and chairs.

Tibilis capital of the Caucasus

The town's name comes from the word tibia meaning warm with respect to that in the city there are many thermal springs. Mitvari river divides the city in half and run all of Turkey to Azerbaijan via Georgia. Perspective of the city dominated by a huge monument to the Mother of Georgia (Kartilis Deda), a female figure silver color. Monument looks as space and she as come from star truck diary entries Jean-Luc Picard.

Attractions in the Palace Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:32:00 +0000

the Labyrinth

Reconstructed according to the original historical design, the Labyrinth invites you to come and discover its secrets. Over an area of 2,700 m2 there are fun and games for big and small: hopping and chiming games, a giant mirror kaleidoscope, mathematical puzzles to solve, etc. The Labyrinth is a place of playful relaxation and fun for visitors of all ages.
The Labyrinthikon Playground
Another highlight is the Labyrinthikon, designed by playground expert Grunter Beltzig, a playground for experimenting and romping for all generations -children and adults alike.

The Privy Garden and Garden Above the Cellar
Baroque horticultural art

The Privy Garden lies in front of the east facade of the palace and derives its German name from the apartments furnished for Crown Prince Rudolf in 1870. the design were probably drawn up by the horticultural architect Louis Gervias. the upper part of the Garden over the Cellar was reconstructed according to a historical model dating from 1745/50. A remarkable feature is the broderie parterre decorated with different -colored types of sand and miniature topiarized trees arranged in a horseshoe. Take a stroll under the shady pergola and enjoy a magnificent view of this unique Baroque ensemble from the modern viewing platform.

Imperial view of Vienna

The Gloriette is the crowing architectural feature of the palace gardens. Fischer von Erlach s design had already included belvedere, but not until 1775 that the early Classicist colonnaded Gloriette was built on the crest of the hill. External flights of steps lead up to a glazed central section which today houses the Cafe Gloriette. The flat roof serves as a viewing platform with an unrivalled panoramic view over the gardens, the palace and the city of Vienna.

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Sisi Museum-Imperial Museum

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:39:00 +0000

Sissi - Elisabeth Wittelsbach ( biograhy)
Sissi - Elisabeth Wittelsbach (1837 - 1898) Sissi was born as the daughter of Duke Maximilian and Duchess in Bavaria Louis. In 1853, she got to know her cousin Emporer Franz Joseph, who was going to marry Sissi's sister Helene. Franz Joseph fell in love with Sissi immediately and decided to marry instead of her sister. They are married, Elisabeth is 16 years. Love marriage did not work: Sisi was an independent girl and totally unprepared for a strict protocol in court, ambitious stepmother and busy husband, who fought against the revolutionary and separatist tendencies in the Habsburg Empire ... Viennese aristocracy was making fun of her and her mother in law Sophie took over control of their lives. Her children were taken from her and Sissi was barely allowed to see them, put her into a deep depression and illness. After two years of treatment and accommodation in Madeira, Corfu and Bavaria, Sissi returns with a new confidence in Vienna.

She decided to take control of political affairs, and soon the interest in Hungary, a very troubled neighbor Austria. In 1867 she was crowned Queen of Hungary. Sissi was obsessed with her beauty and her perfect figure and care for your body, resulting in anorexia. Her very liberal ideas, her call for a republic structure and her effort for the poor and troublesome made her very popular with the Austrian people. 1870 has decided to withdraw from public life and tried to live a life of private individuals. On the 10th September, while walking through Geneva, she was killed by a young Italian anarchist.

Sisi Museum - Myth and Reality

The six rooms of the Sisi Museum explore the personality and life of this unusual empress.
The main focus is the private aspects of Elisabeth"s life, as revealed in her poetry wich allows us a direct insight into her personality: her rebellion against court ceremonial and her romantic, melancholy versifying.
Ceaselessly trying to escape from herself , the empress traveled incessantly, finally meeting a tragic end when she was assassinated in Geneva. Highlights include numerous objects connected with Elisabeth: a copy of the dress she wore at the ball given before her wending, the most famous portraitist of the beautiful empress as well her jewelery. Further exhibits include the parasols and fans owned by the reclusive empress, a partial reconstruction of the luxuriously appointed imperial saloon car, and empress death mask.

The imperial Apartments
the private surroundigs of the Habsbourg
The Hofbourg was residence of the Habsbourg dynasty for over 600 years. The magnificent Emperor Staircase leads up to the 19 state and privet rooms of Emperor Franz Joseph and empress Elisabeth. Restored over the past few years and furnished on historical authentic principles, these rooms convey the private atmosphere of the imperial couple s residential apartments. The imperial Apartments thus testfy not only to the stately splendor of the Habsbourg monarchy but also to the personal history of their occupation.

Highlights of the tour include the emperor s audience chamber, his study and bedroom. In adjoining apartments of the empress you will see her bedroom-cum-sitting room and the dress room in which the empress preformed her daily programme of gyimnastic. Recently the emprress bathroom has been opened to visitros for the first time.

River Kupa-from source to mouth through the four seasons.

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Kupa have a special beauty of its landscape. Flows through a mountainous area of Gorski Kotar and than near Karlovac entries in the lowland area Pokuplje at the end of Sisak flows into Sava rivers. The upper one is a real mountain river with a fast and foaming flow (full rapids).In the lower course is the lowland rivers with slow water.

In the green district of Gorski Kotar constantly rises river Kupa, the third largest river of Croatian. Spring water is always cold, her temperature is 7 C. There are three mountain paths for access to the source of Kupa. Source is located between the steep hill and glen and pine forests.Of the very source of a great rose, limy cave, as if the Titans is built. First 6 kilometers Kupa suddenly lost height and as strong and massive mountain streams rushing into the valley.Easy mountain path follows along the coast. Although the Kupa springs like a river, not a stream, it is still relatively small. The first part is actually her childhood with the first steps, noisy downs and rebooting. However, where the villages are dying Kupa born. The last resident of the village of Kupari (Mr. Joseph Turks), it is a house arranged for tourism. Visitors who come mostly on weekends offers goat cheese and milk and souvenirs. The whole first part of the purchase, from source to Ozlja special because Waterproof limestone rocks. the river has biggest decline and the biggest erosion.In the fall of the water of Kupa is twice higher. Due to heavy rainfall the water level on the upper river is highest in autumn and high in spring when snow melts.

Relief has greatly influenced the social efficiency river. In winter, in the far southwestern corner of the Pannonian Plain, the river becomes a quiet . In recent years, the Kupa River rarely freezes, and it is only a meter - two by shore of river. Last time when the river Kupa whole freezes was 1984/85 year.In Ozlju is one hydropower plant on the river Kupa, with relatively small capacity. Is a real luck that is not built no more power because it so preserved the environment.
City Ozalj is known fortress in which the seat princes Babonić and Zrinski and Farnkopani.
In Karlovac (a town on the four River ) of which the most important Kupa, people built concrete embankments on the shore. The great flood of 1939, kupa is almost destroyed the city Karlovac. The history , the River Cup was an important traffic road.

On the river Kupa it sailed the ship and the ark, and to Kralovac arrive daily and up to 85 vessels that bring grain from Slavonija. By the river boat to 1861 when the railway was built Sisak - Zidani bridge. River kupa after that losing the importance as a road.Kupa river is today preserved its natural value. Kupa has numerous tributaries, which are: Koran (146 km), Clay (108 km), retina (62 km) and Good (50 km) from the right side, Odra (83 km) and Kupučina (56 km) to the left.
In the fall and spring in Pokuplje increased risk of flooding. The largest wetland area is inundated part of the Black Mlaka.
Today, the greater danger are mines arrears of last war.

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The oldest document, longest river,highest people( nation),largest fjord

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:00 +0000

Basca Tablet

The oldest written document in the area of the Croatian Basca Tablet dating back to 1100 years. Was found in the church Saint Lucija In Juran's house on the island of Krk. On the surface, 197 x 99 cm carved text in Glagolitic script. Panel says that the king Zvonimir gave ground to abbot Držih and also witnesses are listed.Basca Tablet found the pastor Peter Dorcic. From Juran's house was transferred to 1934 years in the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb. Old Slavonic Glagolitic script was created in mid-9 th century.The authors of this letter are considered brothers Cyril and Methodius, byzantine monks from Thessaloniki.

River Nile

The longest river in the world is the Nile. Length is 6694 kilometers, 180 miles over the Amazon. Nile springs from Lake Victoria, which intersected the equator. Flows north through Uganda, Sudan, Egypt. Delta mouth within the Mediterranean Sea. Because of the wealth of water and sludge that settles the Nile, its valley is very fertile. Some studies show that the longest river Amazon (with source spoke).

Tutsi

Tutsi, the people whose members live in African countries, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo, are the highest in the world.

The word "Tutsi" in their language means high people. Many members of the nation grow about 2 meters. Ninety years of the last century that people exiled in neighboring Uganda and eastern Congo.

Soganfjorden

Soganfjord is the largest fjord and enter the land with 204 kilometers and is located in the western part of the Norwegian coast.After the last melting of ice, the world's sea level has increased a hundred meters and it is overflow parts of glacial valleys and creating a long narrow bays (fjord). From sea level to the highest peaks of the steep coastline that surround it, altitude difference is 1308 meters

Island Jersey in La Mancheu

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:13:00 +0000

Island of Jersey, from France is only twenty and from Great Britain about 160 kilometers. that is the possession of the British crown, and the last descendant of the former Norman Duchy.The largest of the so-called. Channel Islands in which is incorporated and the islands Guernesey, Aldereney and Sark. Although the official language English, many of them speak dialects jerrais, a sort of Norman- French language , the rest of the recent past.Mild winters and pleasant summers for decades attracted many tourists, the policy of the British Ministry of Tourism released by the various taxes that the United Kingdom today makes it one of the most expensive countries in Europe. International popularity of the island was acquired when the local pastor's daughter Emily Le Breton, known as Lily Langtry,

the early 20th century became known actress, and still known as the mistress of the English King Edward VII (son and heir of the legendary Queen Victoria). After many trips she was back to Jersey. Her grave is not far from the church where her father was preaching, near the center ST.Heliera (island capital).
Channel islands were the only parts of the United Kingdom by the Germans during World War II occupied.
In Jersey can be paid to the British money, but they have and the British and the island's ancient money, notes consistent regulations. In addition to notes and coins in the local post offices can buy (in the world popular) stamps. Jersey from 1696 enjoys postal independence and postal mail stamps issued independently of London.
They are creative with postal stamps have attracted a number of philatelist around the world. that stamps are very expensive. Posted existed on the island in the 15th century. 2002 years email has issued special stamps that marked the 150 anniversary of the first set of postal box with island road.

Etna - benign span in Sicily

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:37:00 +0000

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From earliest childhood Sicilian lives in fear of the power demolisher, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. On the other hand, live with volatile and temperaments of Etna, for them has always had its charms, because something always happens. Peak height of volcanoes approximately now 3320 meters, but that information should be a Qualified for height varies continuously. Certainly, the volcano Etna is one of the most famous trademarks of Sicily.The current height is 21.6 m lower than 1865 years.

Large incandescent boiler

The chronology of Sicily is registered Etna countless eruptions. The largest occurred 475 years before Christ, and in 1169, 1329 and 1381 years. In those years, the current of the river of lava reached the sea.Those years of the current river of lava came to the sea. Worst eruption occurred in 1669 and Trial was 122 days. Enormous river current avalanche is then sent the southern slopes and reached the walls of Catania, transforming the surrounding fields in sterile carbonize space. Eruption were frequent in the 20 century, as the four active craters at the top of the volcano, so the active mouth spread by the slopes of older craters.

Etna has caused the victims and in the modern era, although its activity was accompanied from 120 seismic stations, and Volcano also oversees a satellite.1971 years , the eruption destroyed the observatory was created at the top of the mountain.1983 years, torrents of lava took the old ski lifts and tourist center. Year 1979, nine people died in the explosion near the southeast crater. 1987 in the second explosion (the same crater) two people died and ten were wounded.1992, the burning fiery rivers of lava poured from the mouth of the southeast and came to the door Zafferane Etnee (small village on the southeastern slope of the Etna).Then the army aircraft bombarded lava that could slowed her progress.

Blacksmith God Hephaestus

Volcano is constantly present in the historic Sicilian chronicles and legends.
One is the chronicler of the 6th century before Christe wrote that the volcano forced the native Sicily to seek refuge in the western part of the island.The Greeks were convinced that the volcano is actually blacksmith great God Hephaestus.
Empedocles of Agrigen, philosopher, physician, observed the volcano and found the steams from the crater semi-hard and can withstand the weight of a man. One legend says that at the end, he threw himself into the volcano to prove his theory, but without success - he went to inevitable death. Today, the Etna one of the main target of tourist Sicily.Research top of Etna is a thrilling experience at any time, not only when the volcano is active.Small size liquid or hardened lava-characteristics do not change the temperature so that it will melt your shoe soles. Tourists usually go to the top of the south and the north slope. For those with little time can use the private railways, which Circumetnea can visit the volcano. Tour takes 3 ½ hours (114 kilometers) from the train you can see beautiful landscapes, but can not experience the size and power of volcanoes.Etna volcano is extremely complex. He stands on the verge of underlining the African tectonic plate under the Eurasian. volcanic activity began before the half-million years.

Tourism hit

Environmental changes as after the apocalypse,Along the way, traders stalls selling souvenirs of the lava.The road ends at Rifugio Sapineza - tourist oasis at 1910 above sea level. There is a large parking lot and catering facilities.

Extraterrestrial landscape

In the last 25 years ski lifts and tourist center were often destroyed, but they are constantly re-build for curious tourists.Altitude zone volcanoes is black deserts that dominate the chilled river of lava and volcanic ash. Only a few species of wild plants grow in the alien landscape of fetid in sulfur.In winter, when snow falls, Etna becomes an attractive ski resort.

It is hard to steal the magic that makes this symbol of power of nature, forces of creation and destruction at the same time. These are well-known ancient Greeks, Romans, Normans, Arabs and other rulers of the island that they have learned throughout history that one should not underestimate the destructive force of its eruption.

Copenhagen

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Capital of the Kingdom of Denmark is situated on the eastern shores of Sjaellanda, opposite the south of Sweden,at the entrance to the Oresund strait, which links the Baltic and North Sea.Due to its history, appearance and charm, and above all good and busy tourist organizations, Copenhagen an attractive metropolis for all curious travelers.Although Copenhagen at first sight is not some exotic tourist destination, proposals to visit this city can be found everywhere.

City of low growth

If you're arriving by plane,and you have a luck that time is not foggy,immediately just before landing you will have the opportunity to see the outline of Copenhagen.From the aircraft to see the good and the great bridge witch connects Denmark with Sweden.Capital of Denmark is not in the continent, or on the peninsula of Jylland as most of this country,buton the island Scaland.In the inner city area,the surface of
88.Square kilometers live about 500.000 inhabitants. However, in the broader area of the capital city lives even 1.2 million residents. From increases church towers can be seen the only occasional skyscraper.

From fishing village to the city metro
In the 12 century,the site of today's Copenhagen it stood fishing village called Havn.At that times
Location churches and kings been a nearby town Roskilde. Havn would still be hamlet to that time not ruled pirates,so and the king Valdemar 1167 year, he sent his brother, bishop Absalona to solve these problem. Strategic positions for Havn the Oresund strait, Absalon was chosen precisely Havn to the place where will
raise strong fortress.It was a crucial moment for the emergence of today's capital
city of Denmark.

Location crowned head

Great charm Copenhagen gives his royal past. Witnesses of this time can be seen that royal Era not completed. Queen Margarita, along with the prince Frederik and princess Mary and now resides in a place in the center.Probably is the most beautiful Renaissance castle Rosneborg Slot.To Rosneborg Slot comes from the center through beautiful Konges Have a park, or through the royal gardens.Maintained the midst of greenery,there is the castle from a fairy tale,
whose twin towers above the trees in the park.Castle Rosenborg Slot are
built by the king Kristian IV. In 17 the Century later the king Frederik, castle R.S. turned in landfill family heritage and built a new residence.

Numerous museums for rainy day
That most royal construction no more has tenants,part of them is converted into museum.So today Rosenborg slot is the Museum of the king's jewels,which the queen still used in solemn conditions.Copenhage is an ideal place for the people who like to see the museums. Even have a day of the week (Wednesdays)
when a tour of the Museums for free.From the museum, which is certainly worth a visit is Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.Clean galleries Glyptotek may contain archaeological treasures and ethnological from , Egyptian, Greek and Roman periods. Have the chance to see Pompey, Emperor Augustus, Ramses and Achilles. Glyptotek gives a special charm to the winter garden with a pleasant warm climate and tropical plants.You ca also look at collection and trade of furniture for interior,by which the design, especially well-known Danes. The most cost design names such as Arnie Jacobsen, Hans Wegner and Poul Heningsen and Poul Heningsen.

Free city bikes

On bicycles in Copenhagen, all riding free bicycles.On bikes are often elegantly dressed men, finely made up of Miss,
who work as secretaries but also owners of the company.Most city streets have to bike paths.So the city became safer and more pleasant place to live.According to official data every third Dane will go on to work with the bicycle. In many places to be found a very

red,green,white or blue bicycle which
one it can use who wants.Related for the chain stand and inserting 20 kroner to get a bicycle ride.Everything works like a supermarket-Once the job is finished just look at some of the stands to collect yours coins.This project was started 1995 years,when it was open to traffic more than 1000 bikes.Goal of this project to resolve urban issues faced by large cities.Thus reduce air pollution, traffic jams and lack of space for parking.

Longest pedestrian street in Europe
Some parts of the city of Copenhagen you can arrive only by foot.The main pedestrian street in Copenhagen is called Stroget.This street begins on square Radhudspladsen and finished on the nice square
Kongens Nytrov.Interrupted by several major streets and small squares.This street was the main pool and a commercial zone with luxurious its boutiques, restaurants and other workshops, where you can fast and easy spend lots of money.Only one walk streets
reveals people who are engaged in various activities: you can see Walking advertisements in Viking caps with horns that promoting small goods. In the same time on little square gather viewers to international competition in the masters of making coffee.And also from somewhere you can hear music,street musicians who play from rock to classical music.Street Sroge has a competitor
but not by length but by the exclusivity.The Nyhavn canal, once the merchant ships to dock.Today, the homes of poor port workers, learned the owners of cafes and restaurants. To the café with terraces with a view
on the colorful buildings and on the channel in which the slightly rocking sailing boats.

city of North charms
Copenhagen is not romantic as Paris, it does have style like Vienna, no pedantry like Berlin. He exudes careless Scandinavian row.Economic standard is extremely high.At main railway in the city center,begins street of foreigners. Tourist has mostly in the city center.

social experiment

On the island Christianhavn,not far from the old city core,you can find a very special block. This block announces colorful graffiti and big wooden inscription et the entrance.That is Christiana, block of street without luxury. There live a lot of people who abandoned the classic way of life. Christiana is formed 1971 immigration.There live a lot of alternative oriented young people. They named this block "Free city Christiana". They did not pay any rent, taks and other civilization rents ,they also practiced Communism,hippo and others rebellious movements. What is most bothered the authorities, it was a free sale of hashish at street stands. On other hands,hard drugs were not permitted.

Graffit of Christiana............

Art and beer
Copenhagen is one of the cities, who considered themselves City of Beer. Carlsberg Brewery is strongly influenced on the economic development of the city but also unexpectedly on cultural development. Jacob Christian Jacobsen 1847 founded the brewery and named the son of Carl. The production of beer led the research approach. Jacob Christian Jacobsen also likes art. His collection Classical Art, with the help of his son Carl, turned into Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Moreover, members of family Jacobsen were patronsmany other cultural activities, especially in the restoration of castles and churches.

DUBAI

noreply@blogger.com (zoja) — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:40:00 +0000

Capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. However, few people know for Abu Dhabi and majority now for Dubai. Dubai is simply a synonym for the United Arab Emirate,but also for a much wider area of the great coast Tursaj, between Oman and Qatar.At a bear extends gradually sprang up the palm trees, amazing buildings,hotels and magical impressive skyscrapers, and gloomy coast Persian Gulf has turned into giant beach.

Beginning of Dubai
Dubai first grew as the transport center on the old trading between Mesopotamija and Indus Valley. In 19 centuries become an ingrained a little Fish village on the Shindagha peninsula. The village was settled tribe Bani Yas, which was led by the family Maktoum whose dynasty rule in Dubai. Real rise of Dubai occurred finding oil 1966. Dubai has around 1.4 million inhabitants, of which 70% of foreigners. Temperatures are high, reaching even to 48 degrees C in July and August.While in January and other winter temperature around 25 C, and visit Dubai is recommended in these months. In Dubai mostly coming with air traffic- Dubai International Airport- busiest airport in the world. Dubai is a city of contrasts and this is it attracts tourists and business people. What are all strange at first glances is that Dubai has no real center of the city in which we are all accustomed to, the old core and square.

Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek is the historical point of the city. Sea water in the bay is located in downtown. Between Maktouma and Garhoud bridges, Creekside park provides pleasant walk, and you can see extensive landscaped public gardens. The inside of the Creek is a large, shallow lagoon and now is also wildlife sanctuary for migrating shore birds. 27. 000 counted here at one time in autumn. The most beautiful are Greater flamingos, which have made Dubai Creek they permanent home . Expansion of the stream has been recently approved. Expansion, which is part of business of the Bay,will lead peninsula all the way around Bur Dubai on the Persian Gulf.

Grand Mosque

Unofficially called (rightly) "Grand Mosque", the monumental buildings from Abu Dabija may receive as 40,000 believers. However, real name (from ID card) is Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, the late Sheikh-founder of the United Arab Emirates. When the moon is full, the mosque is white. Texture that resembles the clouds that drift slowly through the moonlight. As the moon changes over the 28-day cycle, so the mosque takes all darker shades, so that the night was young Months completely dark blue.

Dubai Museum

Historic forte from 1977, was transformed into museum 1970. This military forte called Al-Fahidi Fort . Exhibits range from old weapons and equipment Pearl diver to the impressive range of military subjects. Some of the most fascinating exhibits are those found in the 3-4000 years old graves at Al-Ghusaisu.

Palm Islands

Three Islands are visible to the moon. This is a large island in the world made by human hand. Palm Jumeirah has numerous hotels and residences.It is open in 2006. the Island are the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira. The Dubai project is implemented as the world has never seen. It is a giant tourist complex, but not on land already in the Persian Gulf. Project Dubai Palm Islands "realized multinational companies" Atlantis ", and three islands in the shape of palm trees - Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira stretch of 25 kilometers along the coast. These grandiose artificial islands, called the Eighth wonder of the world. For this surrealist venture will be spent 2.4 billion dollars, and how it is a huge business is the fact that in the Arabian Sea crush 80 million cubic meters of rocks and stones.

Bastakiya

History is an important ancient city - Bastakiya, which was made more 1900th years, it has the greatest concentration of traditional houses with courtyards and wind towers, which served as an air conditioning system. Ancient Life of the Arab world and shows the Heritage Village, offering insight into daily life Bedouin through their performances in traditional clothing and the presentation of hand crafts.

Burj Al Arab

In the beginning, they were somewhat more modest buildings to 1990s started to build facilities that could be called the world's wonders. One of this is the hotel Burj Al Arab, which is officially the largest and highest hotel in the world, and also the only hotel with 7 stars. Made in the shape of the sails of the fishing boat by the desire of the emir. Entrance hall is the largest in the world, taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Burj Dubai

Highest tower in the world who will outreach 800 meters, will open 4th January, a year late, according to investors. This 4th January was chosen because it coincides with the fourth anniversary of entry into government Dubai emir, Sheikh Mohammed Ben Rashid Al-Maktoum, announced the company Emaar properties. The tower is being built since 2004. and should be open to the 2008th. The highest tower in the world is a central part of the gigantic project, worth 20 billion dollars, the construction of new neighborhoods Burj Dubai, which includes Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in the world, and 30,000 apartments. The company Emaar announced in April 2007. Burj that Dubai has become the highest skyscraper in the world, the former record toppled Taipei 101 in Taiwan, 508 meters high. Construction costs of buildings are estimated at one billion dollars, but that would ultimately amount could be exceeded. The architect of the tower will have 160 floors is an American Adrian Smith. There will be flats, business premises and a hotel with Armani's lines of the famous Italian designer furniture.