Tourism: July 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Victim of Vesuvius

Pump - LEGEND covered with ashes of Pompeii - the only preserved ancient Roman city, which today represents a huge open-air museum. This unique in its kind monument is located near Naples, which is located some 22 km to the northwest, in the Campania region, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. This south-western part of Italy is located between the famous volcano and the sea. Until Pompeyev can be easily reached by train or bus from Sorrento or Naples. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes. A street in Pompeii is obvious that Pompeii is the largest of all extant today of ancient cities. He was buried under a thick layer of volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In 1979 the first century BC. er. the city was part of the Roman state. That's ashes were scattered over the city as a result of the eruption, has helped save the city up to now. In the XVI century, during the construction of water supply, workers found the first traces of the ancient city. Two centuries later, Pompeii was completely excavated, revealing the ancient world of the building, and the fossilized body of city residents, frozen in various poses. Pompeii, Vesuvius and gloomy today for tourists are available, about 65 hectares, more than half the buildings were reconstructed completely. Size of the city are impressive - the shape it is oval, its structure is composed of 11 towers, 7 city gates, protected by fortified walls, a length of 3120 meters. In the town during its heyday of political and religious life of the key hit.

Impregnable fortress on the border of the Sahara

Gem - ruins of ancient cities in North Africa Jam - is a unique archaeological monument, located in North Africa, 50 km south of the city of Setif and 150 km east of the city of Constantine. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage List since 1982. Venus Temple City Cem, known in antiquity as Kikul, situated at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. It was built in I century AD. er. as a military fortress, protected on three sides by the natural slopes of the mountain. The village is situated in the mountain range between the two rivers. Initially, there was placed a military garrison, but eventually the town became an important commercial center. Their development, the city is obliged to agriculture, since its residents have successfully grown cereals and olive trees. Fountain in Cemil first thing you see here is the museum, which itself is a kind of cultural monument. For many years in the Cemil found a large number of ancient values, and places to store them in a museum was becoming smaller. Jam - this is one of the most important monuments of Roman times across the continent. The city had two forums and the theater, which is located right outside the city walls and could accommodate about 3000 people. Amphitheater Forum consists of temples, houses, and triumphal arches, which are an example of Roman town planning in mountainous terrain. Despite the relatively small area of ??the building, the ruins are preserved perfectly. The museum, dedicated to Jamil, visitors can admire the magnificent mosaics.

The largest building, which was built on the planet creatures

CORAL REEFS Coral reefs are a delightful feature of the ocean, which is part of its topography. These unique generation of living organisms found in the seas of the world around the equator, but they are not formed through geological processes. Reefs are solid as a rock structure, which for millennia have built tiny organisms called coral. It turns out that the reefs - is the largest installations, which it has ever been created on this planet acts (albeit unconscious) of living beings. Great Barrier Reef Corals belong to jellyfish, as they are gelatinous creatures that have occurred from the same family tree. They begin life as tiny, microscopic polyps, floating in the sea and on its surface, over time they have taken root on a reef and spend the rest of their lives under its protection. Their tiny bodies recovered from sea water minerals (calcium carbonate) and use them to form a solid shell around their bodies. Now that coral is a safe haven from all the sea creatures who would not mind them for lunch. Coral reef close after the death of coral his defensive shell remains in place, adding a small piece of the new "masonry" to the existing reef. This process is called fouling and, as you can imagine, is very slow. The accumulation of these small pieces of the reef, lasting thousands of years, leads to the formation of a very robust design. Coral Island Coral reefs are typically located in warm tropical seas surrounding the equatorial belt. Usually corals inhabit the sea around the secluded volcanic island, was adopted by the new rock below the surface.

How to rest in June

Legend Lake Balaton and not only with the advent calendar of summer work safely forgotten, and all thoughts are directed exclusively for the upcoming holiday. Hence, it is time to relax, and not just so, and with interest and benefit. For example, in the resorts of Hungary - on the shores of Lake Balaton, which the inhabitants of the country styled it as "Hungarian Sea", in Heviz is a one of a kind of warm lakes and in the beautiful city of Hungary Eger, famous for its wines of no less than amazing monuments architecture and mineral spas. The Hungarians call their Balaton lake it as "Hungarian Sea" and truly believe that rest on the shores of Lake Balaton, brings no less fun and rewarding than on the coast. The dimensions of Lake Balaton is really impressive: with a length of 78 km width of the widest part is about 15 km and covers an area of ??almost 600 square kilometers. km, which makes the Balaton the largest freshwater bodies in Europe. Balaton - one of the largest lakes in Europe, Lake Balaton is associated with many stories and legends, which is not surprising when such a love of Hungarians to the whole mysterious and enigmatic. Locals willing to tell you about a dozen related stories of mysterious lake. For example, that at the very bottom of the lake is an ancient church, which before the altar from time immemorial cries beautiful maiden. And while rolling down her cheeks the tears, the lake is not obmeleet. However, according to scientists in recent years the water level in Lake Balaton for a couple of inches fell, and this gave rise to joke that the legendary weeping girl seems to be some consolation.

Dead Sea - why is it called so?

The deep depressions SUSHI Dead Sea - why is it called so? It sounds a little scary, is not it? The name "Dead Sea", in fact, represents a kinder, softer version of the Hebrew translation of the name «Yam ha Maved», meaning "sea-killer." The surface of the Dead Sea is 400 meters (1300 feet) below sea level. The very bottom of this unique body of water, its deepest part, is on the mark more than 700 meters (2300 feet) below sea level. Dead Sea water is related to one of the most salt on the ground: approximately 35% water in it - dissolved salts! The Dead Sea is completely surrounded by land, as the depth increases and the salt content in it. The surface of the reservoir, fed by the Jordan River, the least salty. At a depth of about 40 meters (130 feet) in 1 kg of sea water contains about 300 grams of salt. It is almost ten times the salinity of the oceans. Below 90 meters (300 feet), however, the sea has 332 grams of salt per 1 kg of seawater. This is already a saturated solution, so the salt is precipitated and accumulates on the seabed. Salt deposits in the Dead Sea Neither fish nor floating or creeping establishment of any kind can not live in such water, and even on the beach. Nevertheless, there are several species of bacteria and one species of algae adapted to the harsh life in the Dead Sea. All that you can see on the beach - white is the salt crystals that cover absolutely everything. And this is in no way an ordinary table salt. Salts found in the Dead Sea are mineral salts, such as those contained in the water world's oceans, only in the incredible concentration.

Places of extreme temperatures

Coldest and hottest PLACES IN THE WORLD Ojmjakon, a village in Oimyakon Ulus of the Sakha Republic in Russia, considered one of the candidates for the title of North Pole of Cold, because on Jan. 26, 1926 it was recorded temperature -71,2 ° C (-96,2 ° F) (this fact is debatable, since the temperature was not measured directly, but obtained by extrapolation). Nevertheless, in 1892 in Verkhoyansk (Russia), was recorded temperature -69,8 ° C (-93,6 ° F). Temperatures in Verkhoyansk cover a range of 101 ° C (202 ° F): from -68 ° C (-90,4 ° F) to 33 ° C (91,4 ° F). Ojmjakon Verkhoyansk and thus can be considered the North Pole cold. North Pole of Cold: Ojmjakon village and town Verkhoyansk Ojmjakon in Russia (Russia) - the coldest inhabited place on Earth According to the World Meteorological Organization, the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, was the definition of the hottest cities in the world. In some cities, the day may be hotter, but Bangkok is not particularly cool at night. The average annual temperature of the upper value is 32,7 ° C (90,0 ° F); lower - 24,1 ° C (73,4 ° F). In fact, the average temperature in Bangkok is 28 ° C (83 ° F). Giza, Saudi Arabia topped the list, its annual average temperature - 30 ° C (86 ° F). Humidity of Bangkok makes them feel the heat more than in any other city. The average value of moisture before noon more than 90% during the year and the average humidity in the afternoon more than 50%. Bangkok, Thailand desert near the town of El Azizia in Libya on Sept. 13, 1922 in El Aziz (located in the northern part of Libya) has been registered in temperatura 57,7 ° C (135,9 ° F), the highest ever recorded temperatures on the Earth's surface.

Giants ice kingdom

Most spectacular glaciers in the world Sarah Stodola, journalist When my colleague, Bernadette Smith, during his annual trip to South America visited is located at 48 miles (77 kilometers) from the Argentine town of El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier, it was absolutely stunned by the immensity of the ice mass This is, without exaggeration, the miracle of light. "The impression was overwhelming, and I definitely can not call a glacier one of the main attractions of Argentina" - she says. But, with the impending reality of global warming, this impression may soon become unavailable to the inhabitants of our planet. Perito Moreno is the so-called temperate glacier. "The temperature of temperate glaciers is almost equal to the melting temperature of the water, so even a slight change of climate has a tremendous influence on them", - said Bruce Lightning, Researcher, U.S. Geological Survey, who has spent studying glaciers and other matters relating to the global circulation of water, more than 40 years . "Moderate glaciers are extremely sensitive indicators of climate change. Currently, more than 99% of them have declined in size. Glaciers are dynamic masses, that is, they are always in motion, advancing or retreating. But their retreat worry scientists for decades. Sam Perito Moreno is one of the most stable temperate glaciers. Nevertheless, he is an exception: out of about 50 glaciers in southern Patagonia are moving only three (and the Perito Moreno - one of them).

How to rest in January

Do not be discouraged when behind a window Blizzard, A BETTER SEND TO RESORT January - while a cold and bleak. The novelty and freshness of winter is not pleased, and very gay colors you want your life with bright colors and interesting events, fun places and new emotions. Hence, it is time to gather in the road. Why not enjoy all the colors and the pleasures of winter and not go to the winter resorts? What kind of winter resorts can be compared with the Swiss? So, we go to Switzerland. St. Moritz Super elegant, extravagant and truly winter Swiss resort, St. Moritz is known worldwide for its world-class ski runs, two held here at the time Winter Olympics, fantastic scenery and life-giving waters of the healing mountain sources. Of course, tourists (often senior) from around the world attracted vigorous social life with lots of receptions, receptions, parties, at which the dazzling diamonds glitter and endless river flowing champagne. Mountain landscape in the resort of St. Moritz outspread around St. Moritz depths of the forest, towering mountain peaks and glistening lakes adjust to the very romantic. And the resort itself consists of two separate villages - is located on the shores of Lake St. Moritz Bad, with its famous spas and healing mud baths and St. Moritz Dorf, rising on a hillside above the lake. St. Moritz - the charm of the evening, of course, the hottest season here we have it in January. In the middle of winter in St Moritz from all over the world come lovers go skiing and snowboarding.

A reminder of bygone power of Persia

Persepolis - the ruins of former capital of Persia Persepolis - a wonderful creation of Persian culture. This unique city was built on the plain of Marvdasht the foot of Mount Mercy. Persepolis is situated on the territory of modern Iran, at a distance of 70 km from the city of Shiraz and 644 km from Tehran. In 1979, the ruins of the former imperial capital of the Persians are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Columns of the ancient temple of the Palace at Persepolis was built about 518 BC. er. King Darius the Great. The city was about 50 km south of the capital of Persian King Cyrus the Great, the city of Pasargadae. Darius I ordered to build a palace made of dark gray marble, mining is conducted in the nearby mountains. Architecture of the buildings date back to the traditions of the construction of buildings in Mesopotamia. Here are the ruins of the largest palace mentioned in the Bible. Bas-relief depicting the war as the new capital, Persepolis was to surpass all previous capital cities of antiquity. For over 150 years it was the most magnificent palace in the world. Babylon, Susa and Ecbatana were the centers of other nations and, therefore, Darius decided to build a typical Persian capital. Persepolis was an example of Persian art and architecture, as well as a center of cultural life. Located in the heart of the Persian dominions, and surrounded by vast deserts, the city was the safest place to store treasures, which for over 200 years were brought to Persia.

Icy celestial bombardment

The largest hailstones Gene Moore, Attorney Bombardment! This large hail fell during a high-powered tornado in the U.S. state of Texas, to the north-east of Breckenridge. Castle left the track a mile wide, with scattered along it hailstones ranging in size from three to four and a half inches. The source of this anomalous weather phenomenon was a dark cloud, located south of the developing mezotsiklona. In the area of ??loss of hailstones was no rain, no thunder. Further, to the northeast, have fallen by more large hailstones that prevented several groups of "hunters for the tornado from the University of Oklahoma close to him. Record hailstone Diversity of "cannonballs" We did not do enough pictures of the anomalous clouds, because our camera got stuck after hitting the hailstones. Deciding not to engage in repair of equipment in the rain and under the "shelling" of icy boulders, we hastily retreated. Photo big hailstone was made immediately after the cloud retreated to the south. When I hesitated, trying to carefully focus the lens, my partner on the "hunt" remarked: "Hurry up, dammit, and quickly took a picture, this thing freezes my hand." Nucleus of all shapes and sizes "Hurricane Hunters" from the University of Oklahoma made a photo handfuls of hailstones that fell in the spring of 1990 from a strong thunderstorm clouds near the city of Enid, Oklahoma. This storm developed into a tornado that at dusk the same evening hit the town of Stillwater.

The place where the biggest annual rainfall

Indian city CHERRAPUNDZHI - the wettest place on Earth Land of contrasts ironically, the most "wet" in the world manages to be thirsty every winter, when for a few months in a row there's no rain. Weather phenomenon, brings to this part of the world is very much rain, called monsoons. Monsoons are seasonal winds blowing in one direction for six months, and bringing torrential rains. Then, during the remaining six months, the picture is diametrically changed, the monsoons blow in the opposite direction, and at this time almost never rains. During the rainy season, moist air is cooled as follows over the hills, leading to heavy rainfall on the windward side of mountain ranges. But, because of the widespread destruction of pine forests, protecting the soil, the ground can not absorb the entire amount of rain falling during the "wet" season. City Cherrapundzhi located at an altitude of 1290 m above sea level, and most of the heavy rains runs down from the mountains into the valley below, the annual precipitation here is 1270, see once rainfall was 2290 cm in one season! Beautiful waterfall around Cherrapundzhi Another paradox of the "wet" place on earth is the fact that the local population during the dry season, there are tangible problems with water supply. The irrigation system Cherrapundzhi not able to provide people with the appropriate amount of clean drinking water. Living here, people often are forced to walk several kilometers to bathe and collect water.

A worthy replacement of Montmartre and the Place Pigalle

Belleville, PARIS Andy MacPherson, journalist What first comes to your mind when you hear the word "Paris"? Probably, you will immediately recall the great boulevards, green parks, the river Seine with its bridges, stylish Parisians sipping lattes. Or maybe the imagination draws you to the famous sights: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe ... The list is long. All this, of course, is, and a large part of Paris. But do not forget that the capital of France is very versatile, and if you have time, then a couple of hours spent in a less popular tourist areas, will become a pleasant adventure, full of surprises. Visit Belleville - a haven of artists, "non-formals" and just a dreamer, where bizarrely mixed set of cultures. This area is located unimaginable number of small inexpensive restaurants, bars and cafes in the ethnic style. Narrow and a bit shabby streets Belleville seems to still keep the charm of old Paris, while the more popular (read: tourists), and Montmartre, Pigalle and the like, unfortunately, completely lost its charm. Drawings on the walls reveal the ethnic diversity of Belleville in this popular with the locals cafe you can have a pleasant evening, drinking cheap (by French standards) beer Usually summer grounds cafe packed with visitors in Belleville and is a vibrant China Town "Fear of words." Although all not what it seems Why do these workers do not move? Because they're fake! Of course, we fall for this trick advertisers impressive graffiti Jimi Hendrix is ??still popular Madonna Pink Flamingo for a bunch of junk.

Cuho here, as in space

Chilean Atacama Desert - driest place in the world even in the driest place on Earth is water on these incredibly dry mountains falls, on average, less than 0,1 mm of rain per year. Often in this precipitation does not fall over the years. In some areas of the Atacama Desert of rain was not more than 400 years. This desert stretches along the coast of Chile in South America - right from the Pacific Ocean - the largest container of water in the world. Much of the desert adjacent to the Andes and is fairly high above sea level. Unlike the more famous deserts, such as sub-Saharan Africa and the Mojave in California, the Atacama, oddly enough, pretty cool place, the range of average daily temperature here ranges from 0 ° C to 25 ° C. The road in the middle of the Atacama Desert Though very low rainfall (or lack thereof) and led to the formation of the desert here, it does not mean that in the Atacama never rain. From time to time near the equator due to heating of air over the Pacific Ocean there is an anomalous temperature distribution, resulting in changing weather throughout the world, and even in places like the driest desert, there may be rain and even thunder-storm or hurricane. Although the Atacama practically no rainfall, the water is and in this arid region, and you'll find it at the following locations: Salt Lake during the torrential downpours that came here long ago, here to collect enough water to form lakes. In some water got to the melting of ice at the end of the last glacial period.

The deepest point of the oceans

DEEPER nowhere - the Mariana Trench at its deepest point on the world map located in the Pacific Ocean, just east of the archipelago of the 14 Mariana Islands, which occupy the space between 13 ° and 31 ° north latitude and 144 ° and 146 ° east longitude, near Japan. Cavity formed by shifting tectonic plates. The essence of the phenomenon lies in the fact that the edge of one tectonic plate is superimposed on another plate. Most deep Mariana Trench - the failure of Challenger, named in honor of the eponymous research vessel, which was converted from a fishing trawler headed by the Swiss scientist Jacques Picard. In this article we present the main parameters of the extreme point of the planet, the history of its study, and also touch on its ecosystem. Research the Mariana Trench was open, mapped and explored the world in 1951 by the British research vessel, "Challenger II», on whose behalf, and was named the deepest point of depression, "the point Challenger." This point is located near the south-western edge of the basin, its study was first conducted in 1960, Jacques Piccard and Lt. Navy Secretary Donald Walsh on the submersible Trieste. Bathyscaphe was designed and manufactured under the guidance of his father, Jacques Picard, Augusta, was a member of the Navy of the United States, and during the study basin set a record depth of 10,900 meters (35,810 feet). A scientist came up with a brilliant idea - to use 70 tons of gasoline to fill a 50-foot ballast controls buoyancy.

Powerful aftershocks have not brought trouble, but the tsunami

The strongest registered earthquakes Glory of the strongest earthquakes of all time belongs to the earthquake which struck March 22, 1960 in Chile, as the scientists were able to fix it. In other words, in the history of mankind has been a lot of really strong earthquakes (and even more so - before we arrived on the scene), but that this time they were able to measure, record and confirm the intensity of crustal movement during this disaster. Tools that seismologists use to measure the strength of an earthquake, designed to determine the amount of energy released by the movement of the earth's crust during the seismic activity. Earthquake in Chile holds the championship in the number of the released energy, and not by the number brought by the human and produced damage. That quake was the strongest of all instrumentally recorded earthquakes. It has an index of 9.5 on a scale of moment magnitude (Mw), but the scale of the surface wave (Ms), this value at one point less than - 8.5. In this picture, in 1960 visible damage due to tsunami on the coast of Northern California, in New Orleans, which is located at a distance of more than 9000 miles from the epicenter of the Chilean earthquake. The epicenter (the point of the earth's surface directly above the focus of the earthquake) was in the Pacific Ocean, about 60 km below the ocean floor, approximately 100 miles off the coast of Chile. Nearby cities Valdivia and Puerto Montt were severely disrupted due to its proximity to the center of this earthquake.

Refrigerator planet

Coldest, windiest and highest continent on earth and in fact, "cool" place to work if scientists talk about well-known world of science facts, Antarctica - the land of extremes. It is the coldest, windiest and highest continent on earth. With an average altitude of 7.544 feet (2300 meters) above sea level, is the highest continent. Although he is covered in ice, there falls the least amount of precipitation, slightly more than in the Sahara desert, which makes Antarctica's largest desert on earth. Most people have a misconception about the wilderness, believing that it is hot and dry, sandy and lifeless place, but the correct (from a scientific point of view) definition of wilderness refers to any geographical place gets very, very little precipitation. Although land in Antarctica and is covered with ice, the ice is a very long time. Antarctica is the only continent which has never been a native population due to extreme environmental conditions that occur here always, at any time of year and at any time of day. In order to sail to the mainland by boat, to overcome the most dangerous seas in the world. Inaccessibility of the place and the lack of a reliable source of food and materials for the construction of shelter for thousands of years kept people away from the continent. However, new technologies developed over the last two hundred years, to give people the opportunity for the first time in human history to reach these icy shores, to investigate and explore Antarctica.

Land basin

Areas of land below sea level, David Lynch, a geologist Seats on the planet, where the land surface is below sea level, has a few dozen. The lowest portion of "dry" soil - it's coastline from the Dead Sea in Israel. Given the area of ??low area, then the championship will be over the Caspian Lowlands. In total, 33 countries are on its territory "depressed" areas of the surface is not covered by water. Most of the depressions formed by processes at the different tectonic plates, the movement which largely determine the geologic processes on the surface of the planet. They are formed either by descent of slabs due to the strain, or when the plates diverge. Some depressions are of volcanic origin. Most low surface areas, there are in the northern hemisphere, and this is understandable, because most of the land lies north of the equator. A large number of depressions formed by the interaction of African, Arab and Eurasian tectonic plates. Another factor influencing the formation of undervalued land - a hot climate, which is due to evaporation prevents cavities filled with water. The Dead Sea is located in a deep depression at the boundary between the African and Arabian tectonic plates (black line). Lowering the surface formed by differences of these plates. The depth of depression - more than 400 meters, and nowhere is no place on land, the height of which would be lower than the bank that is very salty sea. Below sea level stations are located in places that many well-known.

At Everest, a rival!

Highest Mountain Peak WORLD Mount Everest - the highest elevation above sea level, everyone knows that the top of Mount Everest - the highest point of the Earth's surface. Climbers from all over the world try to climb Everest to their own experience to understand what is actually - the highest point. The peak of Mount Everest has a height of 8848 meters above sea level. All other mountains below, so called Everest and the highest mountain. Mauna Kea - the highest elevation land surface extinct volcano Mauna Kea is the height above sea level, only 4,205 feet - far lower than Mount Everest. However, this mountain, in contrast to the Chomolungma is on an island called Hawaii and is located in the Pacific Ocean. If you measure the distance from the ocean floor near the island before the volcano's summit, we get a quantity greater than eight and a half miles. Mauna Kea in such measurement is the highest mountain, if to count down from the nearby earth's surface, and let some of it is under water. The volcano is at the same time more than ten kilometers. Chimborazo - the most distant point from the center of the Earth's surface covered with glaciers volcano Chimborazo in Ecuador is located near the prime meridian. It has a height of 6,310 meters, it is high Mauna Kea, and less than the height of Everest. However, Mount Chimborazo has a record - its top is located the farthest from the center of the Earth. This, at first glance, the strange fact is easily explained by the fact that the earth is far from spherical.

Record of a tsunami wave height

HIGHEST WAVE TSUNAMI What happened? The largest in the history of the wave of the tsunami was recorded in the Gulf of Lita, which is located in the U.S. state of Alaska, on a narrow strip of U.S. territory, "pressed" to the Pacific Ocean, Canada. The evening of July 9, 1958 as a result of the earthquake and landslide in the fault Feyrveze from the rocks on the northeast coast of the Gulf in the water dropped 30.6 Stepanavan cubic meters of solid rock. This huge mass of rock fell into the water from a height of approximately 910 meters in the Bay of Hilbert's south-west coast which was subjected to shock the most powerful tsunami resulting from the disaster. Strike wave was so strong that the element actually destroyed a strip of land, scythe La Gauss, which separates the bay from the rest of the Gulf of Lita. Wave then went further along the entire length of the bay, through the shallows of La Gauss and invaded the Gulf of Alaska. A powerful blow to the mass of water destroyed all vegetation up to a height of 524 meters above sea level. Millions of trees were uprooted and washed away. This wave is a record height of its front in the entire history of observations. Bay Lita is a fairly narrow strip of water on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Alaska. Near the shores of the bay water surface is covered with ice. The length of the Gulf of 11,3 km and the width of 3,2 km. The maximum depth is 219 meters, but on the isthmus that separates the lagoon from the ocean to the bottom almost by hand - just 9.7 meters.

Walk on the wonderful places in North America

FOOT ON NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPE Hiking - one of my favorite hobbies, and I go for day trips whenever there is a possibility. In this collection I have included some pictures to show how good local places. National Park Michaks Pennsylvania VIEW FROM Tropez in the Appalachian Mountains National Park MICHAKS, HEIGHT about 1000 feet (about 333 meters), I visited the National Park Michaks a tourist group "Terrapin" in October 1996 in a two-day hike tent. Here, elegant wood, beautiful mountains. There is a park in southern Pennsylvania, near the border with Maryland and west of Gettysburg. These two photos were taken from a height of about 1000 feet, on top of the trails in the Appalachians. SUNSET IN THE NATIONAL PARK MICHAKS in the Valley These pictures were taken in the valley in the lower area of ??the park, not with any of the vertices, just after sunset. Shooting point is located near the place where we had a light picnic. National Park Shenando Virginia locations are absolutely gorgeous! Park begins with the northern part of Front Royal, Virginia, and ends near Charlottesville. You have driven a bus through the mountains of Blue Ridge, a distance of about 105 miles. Throughout the way, you get enormous pleasure from the opening of the mountains. Around the track you can think of hundreds of tourist routes on the reserved seats. Several friends of mine in HOUKSBILL, the highest point is Mount SHENANDO Houksbill, the highest point of the national park Shenando. In the photo I have some friends that I made in October 1996.

The largest lake in the world based on the volume and surface area

WHAT IS THE LARGEST LAKE IN THE WORLD? There are two basic ways to determine which lake is the largest. Can be judged by its surface area, and can be judged by the volume of water. In addition, should participate in such comparisons ponds with salt water? It turns out that the question in the title, it is not as simple as it may seem from the beginning. Therefore, we consider the responses to it, using all possible criteria of evaluation. Salty Caspian Sea - the largest natural body of water, bounded on all sides by land. The volume of the Caspian - 78,700 cubic miles. Lake Baikal - the largest freshwater lake, if we assume that the volume of water. It contains 23 thousand cubic kilometers of fresh water. It's about a fifth of all freshwater on Earth. Only one Lake Baikal contains as much water as all the five U.S. Great Lakes region. If you take the surface area, in the first place is the Caspian Sea. Its surface area 370,900 square kilometers. However, among the freshwater lakes championship keeps Lake Superior, which is located on the border of Canada and the United States, the area of ??its "mirror" of 82,100 square kilometers. See also: Land Basin biggest edifice that was built on the planet living beings ... It flows from the rocks water ordinary record of a tsunami wave height Desert-record record highs over the world have a rival Everest! The deepest point of the oceans cuho Here, as in the space where much warmer planet Fridge not very deep, but one of the longest caves Powerful tremors did not bring trouble, but the tsunami places of extreme temperatures longest river in the world as formed the largest seamounts Dead Sea - why is it called so?

The largest building, which was built on the planet creatures

The greatest protective structure in the world

Great Wall of China is not surprising that the Great Wall of China is considered the eighth wonder of the world. Outstanding architectural achievements of human thought long 6700 km is the longest protective structures in the world, one of the greatest structures ever built on the planet. This is a great creation time the Chinese empire stretching from west to east across China, from Liaoning Province through Hebei Province, Tianjin Municipality of Beijing, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shanxi province, autonomous region of Ningxia, and up to the Gansu province. Wall form bends, crossing mountains, plateaus and deserts. The wall is not a continuous uniform design, parts of it were built at different times. The wall looks like a giant snake crawling along the ridges of mountains Construction started about a masterpiece in the VII century BC. er. during the reign of the Qing Dynasty, and was held under the control of the rulers of several dynasties. The wall was built to protect the State from incursions of nomads from the north. In addition, it in itself is an amazing creation of the Chinese masters. Its thickness in places ranging from 8 to 10 meters and a height of 15 meters. The wall is constructed so as to make room for moving horse carriages were used for construction materials such as stone, tile, wood and sand. The stone was mined in open pits, located in the mountains, through which the wall. The upper portion of the wall consisted of stone blocks, arranged in 3-4 rows, they were so well adjusted to each other that the joints between boards do not even evolved grass.

Stone miracle of South Africa - Part 1

MYSTERIOUS THE GREAT ZIMBABWE Drew Praynis, Australia is now 6 am, the sun had risen, and I walk along the ancient road in the direction of the hill, on top of which lives a pack of baboons. Huge granite rocks are everywhere, and my tortuous route goes along the path, covered with small pebbles. I came here to find what separates Zimbabwe from other countries. Besides, I found another and a piece of Africa. View of the big city from the beginning I planned to get into the Great Zimbabwe, ancient ruins, which are located near the town of Masvingo. Great Zimbabwe was built in the period roughly from the XIII to XVII century and was once its population numbered 2500 persons. This place is unique at least that is the largest ancient settlement in sub-Saharan Africa. Inside the annular wall Big City The traveler is not easy to know anything in Zimbabwe. White stick together and therefore have no idea how and where public transport runs. Black knows a little more, but to learn something, still have to find someone who knows something. I had no luck, I asked the wrong person, but without it, my impression of Africa would be incomplete. In South Africa it was all just, Victoria Falls, too, can hardly be called Africa in the full sense of the word, and even there it was all about without any problems (except for the lack of ATMs). The road to the Great Zimbabwe Yesterday I heard about a bus that went to South Africa from Zimbabwe's capital, the city of Harare. On it I was going to get to a gas station near Masvingo, and from there to get, as happens.

Gold Tower in Seville

Torre del Oro - "Mayak" GOLDEN WAY Torre del Oro in Spanish literally means "Golden Tower". Origin of the name and still generates much controversy. On the one hand it may mean that the tower covered with gold plates, which reflect the sun's rays. On the other hand, it is believed that the tower was a symbol of the port, which receives all the gold coming into this part of Europe from America. Torre del Oro Torre del Oro is located in the Spanish port of Seville. In essence, it is a military tower built during the Berber Almohad dynasty. The main task of the tower was protected from penetration into the city by the Guadalquivir River, as well as protection from the advancing enemy on the bank of this river. Such towers, access to the river in the southern part of town, there were three. Torre del Oro was the main observation post, to which, together with the other two towers was an important task to protect the city against the penetration of the natural water barrier. By the Golden Tower was mounted a powerful chain that stretched across the river and was assigned to another tower on the opposite shore. Unfortunately, the second tower did not survive. Tourists and Pleasure boats enjoying the view of the "golden tower" Torre del Oro was built at the end of the reign of King Taifa. Dvenadtsatigrannaya tower was built of stone blocks and the dome height of three storeys, which is also divided into 12 facets. The upper part of the battle tower is located on the terrace, before it can be reached by stairs leading from the base of the tower.

Coin with a face of Jesus ... released before Christmas - Part 1

Students in the Ancient City, Matt Giles, USA Around noon, after a long flight from Istanbul, I arrived at his hotel in Jerusalem. I'm tired, because over the past 20-odd hours I managed to doze off a few times, but I had to leave the city. In most of those books and research papers (both ancient and modern), which I read in one way or another, Israel is figured, why waste time I do not want. I pereobulsya and went in search of the Old City. In the booklets of the hotel where I stayed, saying that she is a 7 minute walk from the Old Town. I would say that it is about 10-15 minutes, although it is not so important. It is important that close. If you walk east on Jaffa street, just go and come. How do I know what you got there? Just sooner or later you will be rested in the high wall that surrounds the old town. Until the late XIX - early XX century it was indeed the entire city. It was the city where King Solomon built the first temple, ukryvshy Ark of the Covenant. It was in this city he went to Palm Sunday, and this city in 1099 captured the participants of the First Crusade to about a hundred years later to give his troops to Salah ad-Din (sultan of Egypt and Syria, the leader of the Muslim world of the XII century, ca. TRANSFER .). And this is the city Israel conquered from Jordan during the 1967 war. This, in fact, the old city with a rich history. Damascus Gate in the Old Town can be reached through 7 gates. If you start listing them from the northwest and go clockwise, it will first go to a new gate, then the Damascus Gate, Lions Gate, the dung gate (do not know why there was such a strange name), Zion Gate and Jaffa Gate. (Interestingly, "jaffa" in Arabic means "lion", so that someone could think that in two of the Lion's Gate, but I would not say so).

How do we conquer Europe from the sea - part 10

Cruise the Mediterranean from Odessa to Barcelona and back (extension, ch.10) Boats in the bay of Marseille Once we lightly explored Port area, all of our fellow travelers on the cruise together on the bus to go on a trip to the central cathedral Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. It is situated on high hill, which is visible from anywhere in the city. At the top of the cathedral installed gleaming gilded statue of the Virgin Mary's height is about 10 meters. Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde We fully "stood up" extensive tour of the interior decoration of the cathedral, and then still considered themselves the objects of cult destination. Since I already knew that my "soapbox" even with the flash does not allow even the slightest quality shooting indoors, it did just one photo. The exposition is so pleased with all that then had about a half hour wait until all six members of our team plenty behold and will gather near the cathedral. Inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Despite the fact that the center of the town was several miles, was made an explicit decision to go to his foot, as after a ship's "cage" all want to move, longer and farther. By the way, I did a lot of pictures of Marseille from a height. Kind of really exciting. Types of Marseilles with a height After the serpentine road ended, and our path was run through the city streets, it became more fun to go. Looked very nice street with a steep, dignified place to be shooting scenes with Hollywood chase and shooting.

How do we conquer Europe from the sea - part 11

Cruise the Mediterranean from Odessa to Barcelona and back (extension, ch.11) to the city center, we got acquainted with the local press, and I bought a new issue of "Financial Times", which was enough for me for the rest of the cruise, as Then I read in English slowly. Then we, as usual, take a stroll around the center of Marseilles, choosing the route on the principle of "aimlessly". Here next request to the connoisseurs of "the capital of North Africa, sometimes called the city for the abundance of black residents to comment on the photo if it is possible to identify what they were sealed. Palace of Justice Judging by the inscription - a monument to the victims of terror and torture, narrow streets the streets of Marseille after walking many kilometers we still have forces in the shopping. In our then understood it was a sightseeing trip, because nobody was buying, the difference between the CIS-vskih and French prices much higher than the difference in quality. Just close to the port we saw a large shopping mall and began to tour on it. One of the showcases mall Because I am less interested in all the other shopping, and let potential, then went out to smoke on the balustrade of the shopping center. From the height was clearly visible debris scattered on the sidewalk. Definitely, Marseille - much less "groomed" city than Cannes and Nice. About Monte Carlo, of course, in this context, it is better not to remember. Well, there must be at least something holy in this world!

For the first time in France - part 5

THE FIRST TIME behind the Iron Curtain Part 5: The flight from Paris to Nice, a domestic flight on Air France "nothing particularly remarkable not remember all the humdrum and pleasant. The same more spacious than in his native Aeroflot chairs, such as more friendly and more friendly flight attendants. At the airport we talked to taxi drivers. It turned out that in these regions flourish the same methods of cabs that we have. The only good news was that the local taxi drivers, unlike their counterparts in Paris, did not disdain to transport four passengers in one car (see Section 4). Yes, that's the trouble, you know! Things have turned out for one car too many. (Although, as I wrote, we did not do shopping. For example, your obedient servant, bought in Paris only a doll of Mickey Mouse on the memory of Disney Land.) We politely asked to take two taxi. We have to go, of course, was nowhere and we agreed. But it became clear that things-it turns out, one car can fit. If, in addition to luggage, does use the passenger compartment floor and knees passengers. Rates generally keep quiet about, because it is almost ten times greater than the then price in Ukraine. We settled into a comfortable two-story hotel at two hundred meters from the central area of ??Nice. On a nice hotel service I've already written, so I will not repeat. Let me just say that this hotel was once a year or two of our spacious Parisian refuge. Oh, I forgot to mention one of the main differences from the utility shovel.

Initially, there selilas know, then the lower classes, but today the Jews live

QUARTER MARE, PARIS Andy McPherson, a journalist originally lived in the Marais Paris know until the late eighteenth century it did not have to settle people from the lower stratum of society. Today it is fashionable district, where a large Jewish community. Mare looks more like a cozy village where a nice stay and relax after long hours spent in tedious splendor center of Paris. There are many people and even tourists, but this mare has neither shabby, nor too smart - it a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend to visit! Rozier Street - the main artery of the district Mare Jewish restaurant in the Marais Drawing on the wall depicting a Jewish wedding ceremony Snack "Mickey" "recreates the atmosphere of Jewish diner 60's in New York." It is written in the guidebook, and who are we to argue with that? There are comfortable, and burgers are delicious, what do you need? "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" - the motto of the French Revolution (1789 - 1799) So look street District Mare Image Marilyn Monroe statue in the form of a bull's head, this store is closed for repairs. A sign reads "to sell a horse." I wonder, is this true? Police officers patrol the narrow streets on roller skates "Sasha Finkeltsshteyn" Jewish bakery, specializing in the sale of Russian and Eastern European food One of the many eateries in the area of ??

Amazing features of the French capital and its people - part 2

WHAT PARIS, really? (Continued, p.2) In almost all restaurants have menus in English - is the number of tourists requires, but sometimes it's better to look at the original. If the "master's course" or "wine of the house" yet can somehow figure out how to be a "raw vegetables, which are, in fact, nothing but a" fresh lettuce "? Mayonnaise is transformed into "the beaten eggs, and potatoes, steamed, may call the menu" evaporates potatoes. " In general, the space for imagination, as you see there. Typical Parisian cafe Another is to say a few words about the toilets. First, the French word "toilet" is always used in the plural, which can not but wonder - why so, if the "lavatories" - is one frighteningly small cabin, located right in the middle wobbly, precarious-looking and scary narrow spiral staircase? In addition to all the horror (not to mention the smell), you must have a coin to open the door to this hell of a cesspool. Inside you will find a new shock - a hole in the floor and dirty chain to drain the water. The latter is always spill during unloading, and your shoes get a drop of water, urine and anything else that tells you your imagination. So look outside toilets of Paris Parisians are not rude, just have a different idea of ??what is polite. We English, we believe that the waiters, shop assistants, bartenders and others like them to be polite to identify and take it for granted. Parisians - no.

The former capital of ancient history

Bonn - a city that is not only a past history of Bonn has more than two millennia, it is one of the most iconic cities in Germany. Bonn is located in the central part of West Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia. Flowing through the Dusseldorf and Cologne, the Rhine River has not forgotten to take care of the diversity of the landscape of Bonn. This relatively quiet city located 25 km south of Cologne. With an area of ??141 square meters. km. Bonn, ranks No. 19 among cities in Germany. To date, it has a population of 350,000 inhabitants. Museum of Art from 1949 to 1990. It was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. After the reunification with East Germany, Bonn until 1999, was the seat of government, and the capital of unified Germany was again Berlin. Now in Bonn, virtually nothing like that for 40 years, it was the capital of the country. Despite the fact that most cities in this region has been stylishly destroyed during the Second World War, Bonn virtually no casualties. Buildings built during the last hundred years, to date, almost entirely preserved. Twilight in Bonn Today the tumultuous political history of Bonn is not felt in the urban atmosphere. Nevertheless, the history of the former capital retained in the architecture of houses located near the banks of the Rhine. Some of these are buildings of the former embassy. The whole length of the river in the city there are no large modern building, but here you can take a pleasant stroll, find places where you can relax in a calm atmosphere.

Head over, but over the rest ought to work

Monday, July 25, 2011

The longest bridge in the world

MOST seven-league seven-mile bridge - one of the most popular places on the islands of Florida. This is a unique masterpiece of engineering. On all the islands of the archipelago Florida Keys nothing so often photographed, as this bridge. Surprising, because this is the longest bridge in the world, built from individual bonded blocks. If only very briefly, seven-league bridge connects the middle and lower parts of the Florida Keys. Its length is 10 kilometers, making it the longest bridge in the world. The width is almost 12 meters allowed to divide the movement into two bands. Interesting fact: The bridge consists of two parts (the old bridge and new bridge). Seven-league seven-league Bridge Old Bridge was built early last century, between 1909 and 1912. The project manager of Henry Flagler. He built a bridge mainly for railway transport. Then it was called "the railroad east coast of Florida," or "international rail bridge. However, during a hurricane in 1935, the bridge was badly damaged. To repair it, the government has allocated a considerable sum. Seven-league bridge turned into a track for passenger public transport. In 1960, the bridge again damaged during the hurricane. Construction of a modern seven-mile bridge began in 1978. Part of the old bridge now serves as a fishing pier. The new design consists of 440 separate blocks. In the middle of the bridge arches are higher under them easy to sail ships, even in the case of very large vessels, as a rule, remains a "stock height" of about 20 meters.

American history, immortalized in stone

The Mount Rushmore - ONE OF THE SYMBOLS U.S. Mount Rushmore - a memorial and an impressive monument to American history. Here the rocks are carved images of four American presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The impressive view of the memorial sculpture presidents were sozdanyna south-eastern slope of the mountain massif Black Hills in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and located at an altitude of 1,737 meters. Portraits of four former presidents of the United States of America, immortalized in the white cliffs as a symbol of democracy and the American dream. Memorial attended by more than three million tourists annually. Mount Rushmore Work on the monument began in 1927 under the leadership of sculptor Borglum Hudson, who worked on the monument, along with four hundreds of workers who labored to create a masterpiece all year round. About 90% of the breed was scrubbed due to explosions of dynamite. Details of those presidents were cut from the rock by means of pneumatic jackhammers. Despite the extremely dangerous conditions, all workers who were suspended on long lifeline, have returned home safe and sound, after 14 years of work on a sculptural composition. Image of George Washington's first design was completed sculpture of Washington, its opening was held on July 4, 1934. Two years later, were completed picture of President Roosevelt and his predecessor, Thomas Jefferson. For the 150-year anniversary of the United States Constitution on Sept. 17, 1937 was a monument to Lincoln, the final sculptural.

Hemingway survived the accident on the bridge

Bay Bridge Bridge Bay Bridge connects San Francisco and Oakland, and can compete with the symbol of the city - Golden Gate Bridge. Bay Bridge in San Francisco is another marvel of construction. Thanks to him was possible road and rail links between the San Francisco Peninsula in the west and the city of Oakland, in Alameda County, in the east. The bridge consists of two parts, which are connected by a tunnel under the island of Yerba Buena. Directions to Bay Bridge fee. On January 1, 2007 fare is $ 4. But the need to pay only if you are going and Oakland to San Francisco, that is, from east to west. One of the famous bridge of San Francisco's Bridge Project was prepared in the days of "gold fever", but its construction only began in 1933 after three years Bay Bridge was fully prepared, and 12 November 1936 held its official opening. Six months later, construction began on another famous bridge of San Francisco - Golden Gate. In September 1935, the bridge suffered from the terrible hurricane that killed over 400 people. On that fateful day the bridge fell down the train, with a height of five meters. Among the few survivors of the disaster was the famous writer Ernest Hemingway. He sent a letter to his publisher, which reported that he was in a terrible storm. Repair of the bridge lasted until 1938 in 1972 g.postroili new bridge, a length of 1.5 kilometers. Designed a masterpiece, Charles Purcell, the chief designer of "American Bridge Company, specialized in building bridges.

Two cities, two of the world - feel the contrasts - Part 2

PURE AMERICAN CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND PURE Mexican cities of Tijuana (continued, part 2) If you like relaxing on the beach of San Diego with his stokilometrovym Coast will not disappoint you. We were at a popular beach among tourists Mishnah Beach and not very popular Peredayz Beach, but Coronado was the best. Coronado is often considered an island, but actually is a peninsula, and the beach is accessible by bus or ferry. We decided to sail on the ferry to enjoy the scenic views of San Diego. Ferry ticket worth $ 6, and then we took a bus ticket for another $ 2 to get to the beach, which was to go to far. The beach there is clean and the Hotel Del is a local celebrity. Over its 115-year history, he took and Hollywood stars and U.S. presidents. In San Diego, there are entertainment and leisure guests to rest with his family - and a great chic Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Special place in the list of attractions is the aquarium, zoo complex "Sea World", but the entrance there pretty expensive, almost $ 50. We went to the zoo by paying per visit $ 21 per person. There for an extra $ 13 you can ride around the area on electric vehicles, but we decided to take a walk. It's pretty tiring, so as to pass had a lot, but it's definitely the best way to look good zoo. Among the animals are polar bears, koalas, pandas and elephants - just a sea of ??joy for all ages. Balboa Park Balboa Park - another attraction of San Diego. It abounds with flowers, plants and waterfalls. The park's many museums, most diverse specializations.

Guide to the Bronx

DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, unlike NYC Daniel Reynolds Riveyro, essayist, lecturer Three o'clock in the morning, I leave the subway and dipped into the vague smell of the night streets. In the windows of men's barbershop burns bright light. Through unsecured blinds can be seen that in the room, even at such a late hour, there are about half a dozen men. They gossip and laugh, while one of them is sitting with his chin raised, and a man with a face the color of mahogany, without haste, cut the hair off his face, forming a perfect goatee. It was one of the first thing that surprised me the Bronx: Hairdresser here are never closed. Many other offices - yes, but not barbershops. For all my life I've never tried to go to the grocery store after nine o'clock in the evening or wash things in the laundry on Sunday. New York may be the city that never sleeps, but the Bronx - it's not New York. Although perhaps this is New York, a real New York, even more than Manhattan. Wrong place to shoot the TV series "Sex and the City" Unfortunately, the Bronx is one of the last places in the ranking of the average traveler. But for some people, perhaps those who would burn with glee "Lonely Planet" (one of the most famous guide to independent travel), the Bronx would be a more interesting destination. This region is the American metropolis rarely appears in the guidebooks. But just think what the South Bronx. There once was a lot of fires. This is the cradle of hip-hop, and such well-known people like Colin Powell, Al Pacino and Jay-Lo had here their childhood years.

California rally tsenitelnitsy fine wine and literature - Part 1

DO NOT BE AFRAID LOST - This is a great opportunity to meet good people Margot, England from Las Vegas, I returned to Los Angeles and spent 3 days in his suburban town of Santa Monica. During this time I prepared for the next part of his journey - a weekly trip to the west coast of California on route number 1. I wanted to go this route since the last time visited America. Santa Monica was a very pleasant town. There I visited the Getty Museum and stroll along the beach Venice Beach, which reminded me of Camden Town (district in north London, ca. Perevi.). My hotel was right next to the beach, but during my visit, the weather completely deteriorated: the sun disappeared, and the gray clouds occupy the entire sky. However, I had only to hire a car and hit the road, as the California sun was not slow to appear. My journey is not exactly hurt. Once I got used to drive on "wrong" side of the road and left the crazy drivers in Los Angeles behind, I went to the first paragraph of his trip - the city of Santa Barbara. By the way, I stopped in Malibu (which stretches along the Pacific coast by 27 miles) to drink coffee in the restaurant, Starbucks, which must often zahazhivayut different celebrities. But I was not lucky, I have not met the singer Cher (she at that time played in Vegas), or Angelina and Barbara, who usually drink coffee here, comfortably ensconced in their seats. Although sorry, could have made a perfect shot. Santa Monica, I was glad that once again somewhere to eat.

Wild America - The bears and geysers - Part 1

The unique nature of Yellowstone National Park Billy and Sandra Paterson, South Africa from the town of Laurel, Montana, we quickly drove to Yellowstone National Park. At the park we will get through the north-east entrance, is one of the three entrances that are open at this time of year, it is also the closest to the tent camp where we decided to stop. The weather during our move was good, the sky was clear, though, blew pretty strong wind. Upon arrival, the first thing we decided to find a place for tents, and break it up. Tent city called "Mammoth". Everything was wonderful: camping places were not made very close to each other, and the toilet was clean and heated. Soul in the town was not, but he was in a nearby hotel, and there could go, but the hotel was open, because tourist season is just beginning. So, alas, the nearest shower was more than five miles away, in the store, who concurrently was also a laundry service, and a gallery of slot machines. Bisons on the road remainder of the day we spent scouting the road to the north-eastern entrance to the park. We read somewhere that this way you can meet wild animals, and our dream is, fortunately, came true. We saw buffalo, deer, several badgers, pronghorn antelope and black-tailed deer. But most of us were surprised how many there were bison, literally hundreds of individuals. And yet we are amazed the sheer size of the park. The road from the tent camp to the north-east entrance stretched for 50 miles (80 km), and the park has a length of about 100 miles (160 km) from north to south.

Invented by the U.S.

What an idea the U.S. - TRAVEL TO SVERHREALNOST Claire Williams One of the reasons I so worried about America was that in my third year studying English, I read the works of such theorists as Jane Bodrillard. (Jean Bodrillard, 1929-2007 - French sociologist, philosopher, cultural studies, political scientist and photographer, his work often associated with postmodernism, prim.perev.) Postmodern theorists describe America as "sverhrealnost, where it is impossible to distinguish reality from fiction. After staying in the U.S. for three weeks, I visited six locations, including Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, and these three points of my program allowed me to see the real sverhrealnost. I do not believe that the desire to move away from reality is reprehensible. In these places, I was able to distinguish sleep from waking, like most people, I hope! But it is surprising that the Americans constantly need to simulate reality, and so she became a country of dreams. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, America has declared itself in film and media, as a young, naive, full of ambitions and hopes the country. Complete nonsense, many would say. It is a country where one can live like a fairy tale, and be what you want. America - the birthplace of man-made wonders, such as Disney World, Universal Studios and Las Vegas. You can try and see the embodiment of fantasy films, and other countries. America is rich enough to spare no money for these fakes. Orlando, land of the sun "in Florida - the birthplace of many theme parks and a wonderful place to spend a family weekend.

An oasis of excitement in the middle of the desert

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: CITY-CASINOS Joanna Rudd Las Vegas - the most popular city of Nevada. He is world famous as the place of gambling, shopping and entertainment. Situated in the middle of the desert, Las Vegas is replete with giant casinos and hotels of various kinds - from the luxurious Luxor to more affordable hotel "Hard Rock". All are built on a grand scale, furnished with beautiful furniture, and special attention paid to details. Caesar's Palace trip out of town on the Grand Canyon - a must program for those who go to Las Vegas. This is one of the most spectacular nature reserves in the world. A trip to the Grand Canyon will take approximately six hours. With this you can choose a suitable tour. But if you have little time, you can order a forty-minute helicopter flight, it also allows you to see the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Grand Canyon Life in the city seethes and rages, you can do, what your heart desires - from shopping trips and ending with a visit to the clubs. Tickle nerves on a roller coaster, the track which is laid around the building casinos. If you prefer to stand firmly on the ground, to visit the lions living in a huge glassed enclosure that is mounted near the hotels' GM GM Grand Hotel "and" Shark Reef "in the resort of" Mandalay Bay ". Attraction with lions Roller Coaster "Manhattan Express" at the Hotel New York, New York "If you want to contemplate the images of celebrities, visit the wax museum Madame Tussauds.

Two cities, two of the world - feel the contrasts - Part 1

PURE American city of San Diego and Tijuana Mexican PURE Claire Williams of San Diego - a young and budding city, talking about him as one of the best-growing U.S. cities. This modern, clean, sunny city with a kilometer beaches located right in the middle of the "Golden State" (California). Hard to believe that San Diego is located near the Mexican city of Tijuana. If you decide to cross the border, you will feel a huge difference between these two places! In San Diego, everyone can find something for everyone - beaches, nightlife, a little history, family joy. We lived in the neighborhood gas lamps, the Hotel Hostelling International Downtown, "which I highly recommend to all. The hotel can get free tickets to Tijuana to buy a motorcycle tour, and besides, there are plenty of pubs. All of this is inexpensive and completely meets the needs of travelers, hungry for adventure, but limited in the media. View of the bay of San Diego Neighborhood gas lamps located in downtown San Diego, which, as in many other cities, has undergone some changes in the eighties. Original buildings in Victorian style - the pride of downtown, but most likely, you'll be too engrossed in lively atmosphere of streets surrounding these structures, as in all restaurants, pubs and clubs in the area night life (especially when it relates to the Fourth and Fifth streets). It's very nice to walk in the evenings, enjoying the wonderful atmosphere, sipping a cocktail "Margarita" and munching tacos (a traditional Mexican dish, wheat or corn tortillas, which wrap stuffed with beef, chicken, seafood, cheese or vegetables, depending on the recipe, ca .

Outstanding historical monument glorious past of Germany

Valhalla - Hall of Fame GERMAN CULTURE AND HISTORY Valhalla - the outstanding historical monument, a symbol of the German imperial power. He is a Hall of Fame, which contains busts and memorial plaques in honor of the famous personalities who have left a trace of German culture. The building of the monument is located in the commune Donaustauf, near the city of Regensburg. According to Norse mythology, Valhalla - is the habitat of fallen soldiers, whose soul is heavenly city of Asgard. View of the Valhalla Hall of Fame rises majestically on the banks of the Danube River. It was built in 1842 by the architect Leo von Klenze, received orders and funds from the Bavarian King Ludwig I. Valhalla is one of the most valuable historical monuments in Germany, along with Nidervaldskim monument near Rudesheim am Rhein, a monument to the Battle of Leipzig monument Barbarossa, Arminius monument, located near Detmold and Berlin's Victory Column. The interior of the Hall of Fame Valhalla was built in classic architectural style. The building is a replica of an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon of Athens. Place for the erection of the hall has been chosen by architect Leo von Klenze. The length of the building is 66.7 meters, width of 31.6 m, height - 20 m. The total length of the construction of 125 meters, height - 55 meters. Despite the fact that the first busts were ready in 1807, work on the development plan for the construction progressed slowly. After the defeat of Napoleon, the project began implemented.

Frankish Rome and Little Venice

Bamberg - CLASSICAL GERMAN TOWN German city of Bamberg - one of five cities in Germany, who survived the bombing during the Second World War. For this reason, in the city, numerous monuments and buildings belonging to its historical and cultural heritage. Amazingly beautiful old part of Bamberg is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993. Bamberg is located in the southwest German province of Bavaria. Flows through the city beautiful river Regnitz, and three kilometers from the city, it connects to the Main. In 63 km north of Bamberg, Nuremberg is located, and in an easterly direction at a distance of 101 km - Wurzburg. Bamberg lies on seven picturesque hills, each crowned with a beautiful church. During that Bamberg is also called "Frankish Rome" and is often compared to Venice, calling it "Little Venice". Quay Regnitz the first time in historical sources Bamberg mentioned in 902 year as a fortified settlement Kastrum Babenberh, built on a hill, where there is the cathedral. In those days the whole area surrounding lands and the settlement itself was owned by an aristocratic family. In 903 the hosts lost their influence, losing in an internecine feud with Rhine Frankish family Konrandinov. Starting from the tenth century Bamberg became an important center of communication with the Slavic peoples, especially those who lived in Poland. Bamberg reaches its prosperity in the XII century. It was during this period was built most of the medieval buildings, which can be seen in the modern city.

Lovely island of goodness and friendliness, which twelve million lives - part 2

NEW YORK, rediscovered (continued, part 2) Looking at Manhattan from the top down, I realized that for many are so fond of New York. The island, which I think is just great, now seemed tiny. The water was clear and blue, the sun shone, and in the midst of this huge mass of water was a city consisting of a mere skyscrapers. Looking at New York, I admired the town, which ceased to be like a jungle or labyrinth, and has become a place that you can only admire. On the second day we went on tour with an eccentric elderly man named Jerry, who has lived in New York my whole life. He just sang his love for New York City and its residents. It became for me a little shock, because the year before people seemed to me terribly rude! At this time I had to change my opinion, as businessmen and other citizens willing to help us and even offered themselves to show us the way, if they thought that we lost. We went on the walking tour with our seniors, but incredibly energetic native New Yorker. First, we traveled by subway to the Brooklyn side, making several stops along the way. Jerry wanted to show us literally every nook and cranny of the city: we looked at the performance of children at a street concert, went into the bank, he showed us the lawn of artificial grass, we were on the market, and saw skateboarders. It was all a bit random, but to keep up with inexhaustible enthusiasm Jerry was not impossible. He wanted to show us all the places and people of New York, photographed passers-by. He told us that falling in love with a place - is common, and many in fact, truly in love with New York.

Sea, sun, sand and transport mafia - part 2

Oh, RIO-RIO, the rumble TIDE (continued, part 2) Outside the city of Rio de Janeiro, but still in the same name state is the city of Petropolis, built in the middle of the XIX century the second (and last) emperor of Brazil, the Don Pedro II. Sure, there worth a visit for the day, despite the fact that, to overcome the distance of 66 kilometers over two hours. The main attraction is the Petropolis Imperial Palace, built for the Royal Family. His visit is a bit like the visit to the palace of the royal family in England. At the palace, even an exhibition of jewelry of the former imperial family. Unfortunately, the pictures they are not allowed. In Petropolis there are several attractions, such as Gothic Cathedral, the burial place of the imperial family, and Crystal Palace, which is actually a huge greenhouse. In general, Petropolis - a great place to for some time to leave the noisy, crowded Rio. Crystal Palace the next day I again went out of Rio . At this time in the city of Niteroi, which is located on the opposite shore of the bay from downtown Rio. can get there by ferry. The trip by ferry is inexpensive, lasts long and does not carry with them no problem. Niteroi - Rio likely continuation than a single city. ferry ride was interesting, because while it might look to other areas of Rio, especially the airport area, which is located on the island. The ferry passes very close to him. In the morning, though Rio falls into the arms of haze, which unfortunately meant that the outlines of Niteroya Rio to see will be almost impossible.

Lip is not a fool was a bishop

New residence in the German city of Bamberg New Residence in the historic German town of Bamberg - is impressive and is of great interest building which was built in the XVII-XVIII centuries. in place of the old residence of the bishops of Bamberg. Today, in this imposing building, built of sandstone, is the State Library and National Gallery of Bamberg. Bamberg is the city itself was among the few cities that were not damaged during the bombing of the Second World War, so today we can enjoy the view of the unique historical monuments that have survived in very good condition. The majestic building of a new residence near the building of the new residence had four wings, they were built in two phases. The first two were created in the Renaissance style, they were built under Bishop Johann Philipp von Gebzattele in 1602. The building stands on the new Cathedral Square in Bamberg. Bamberg archbishops lived here until 1802. Between 1697 and 1703 years was the construction of the second part of the palace in Baroque style. This part was built under the patronage of Bishop Lothar Franz von Schonborn, who instructed the matter architect Johann Leonard Dittsenhoferu. Under the guidance of the wizard were raised 2 more wing residence, overlooking the Cathedral Square. They were connected with the old parts of the complex from the back side. One of the halls of residence is widely believed that the interior of the palace amazes even stronger than its facade. Inside the keep about 500 original interior, including tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs, dating back to XVII-XVIII centuries.

City of Bach, Goethe, Schumann, Wagner and Nietzsche

LEIPZIG - GERMAN Treasury and world culture for centuries Leipzig was at the crossroads of trade, economic, cultural and political road. The city's name consistently associated with such great names as Richard Wagner, Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer Erich Kastner and unforgettable Friedrich Nietzsche. In Leipzig, Schiller wrote a version of Ode to Joy ", which was later set to music by Beethoven. Old Town Hall is located in Leipzig in eastern Germany is the largest city in the German province of Saxony. The city covers an area of ??297.60 square kilometers, is home to 520,000 people. Leipzig was one of the largest cities in East Germany before unification with West Germany. He is also one of the five largest cities in the European Union. Leipzig is located right on the spot where it joins the river Weisse Elster, desk and Playse. Leipzig for the first time mentioned in the religious documents in 101, the town's name derives from the Slavic word Lipsky (in Polish Leipzig has so far named, approx. Perevi.). In the X century at the place where now there is Leipzig, there was a Slavic settlement. In the XI century the town was known as Urbs Libzi, and in 1165 the settlement consisted of the city and its famous market. Courthouse for centuries Leipzig was known as a major trading center. In the Middle Ages, there was a trade fair, which acquired the glory of the oldest and one of the most important fairs in the world. In the XII century Leipzig has acquired the status of a trading settlement in the next two centuries it has become one of the most powerful city in Saxony, and to the XIV century, acquired the status of the imperial city.

The former residence of Prussian kings

CAPITAL LAND Brandenburg Potsdam POTSDAM - one of the most picturesque cities in Germany. It is located near Berlin, to be exact, 24 kilometers south of the capital of Germany, in the eastern part of Brandenburg, and is a member of the municipal district of Berlin-Brandenburg. Flows through the city a great river Havel. Potsdam Area 187.28 km. square., and its population is 150 000 inhabitants. Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany has for the same value as that of Windsor in England. Until 1918 the city was the residence of Prussian kings. In the XIX century Potsdam upheld and strengthened its traditions in science and research, and now the city has more than 30 colleges and research institutes. The region is the town of Potsdam Babelsberg, which was a center of film production before the Second World War. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the value of Babelsberg studios began to grow, and still it remains one of the most important symbols of the film industry in Europe. Studio Babelsberg has great historical significance because it is the oldest in Germany. Sanssouci Palace People settled in the district of Potsdam a few millennia ago. Since 1317, there are mentions of Potsdam as a small town. Historical data indicate that in the middle of the XVI century, around 1573, Potsdam is still a small village with a population of about 2,000 residents. As a result of the devastating Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648. Potsdam loses nearly half its population. New Palace Sans-Souci, where Kaiser Wilhelm signed the papers to go to war against Russia, The Shape of Potsdam changed dramatically after 1660, he became the hunting residence of Frederick William I.

The smallest state of the planet

VATICAN Nobody would argue with the fact that the Vatican - the heart of the Catholic religion. This unique city-state ruled by Pope, the Vatican has full sovereignty. The country covers an area equal to approximately one quarter of Rome. Building a Catholic religious center have stunning architecture, for centuries they had witnessed many historic events. In the smallest country in the world is the residence of the pope, head of the entire Catholic Church. Officially, here is home to about 800 people, is the smallest nation on our planet. Many priests, nuns, guards, and 3000 different employees live outside the city limits. At the heart of Catholicism, there is even a football team consisting of the Swiss Guards, who have dual citizenship. St. Peter's Square at the Vatican No guided tours of the Vatican is not complete without a walk through the huge St. Peter's Square. Here stands the Egyptian obelisk, brought by Caligula from Heliopolis. The area is decorated with 284 columns by architect Bernini colonnade, divided into four columns. At the end of each colonnade stands a statue of one of the saints. On the square is also the Basilica of St. Peter's, which can accommodate 60,000 people. The first thing you notice in the Vatican - the luxurious, rich interiors. The dome of the basilica reaches 119 meters in height, and balconies decorated with intricate patterns. Inside the church you can see Michelangelo's famous work "The Crucifixion", under the dome of the baroque works by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini.

Sea, sun, sand and transport mafia - part 1

Oh, RIO-RIO, the rumble TIDE Graham Bingham, England Our very appearance in Rio de Janeiro was pretty spectacular. More from the bus on the way to the hotel I saw the golden sand beaches, the statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf mountain. And, despite the rather high expectations from the city, Rio does not disappoint. It is absolutely stunning location, where the beautiful beaches out to the mountain slopes. The city center itself is not anything supernatural, but not this good in Rio. Botafogo Even despite the fact that the city I arrived very early in the morning and also was very tired, I still wanted as soon as possible to go for a walk. The hotel where I stayed, is in Botafogo district, near the Sugar Loaf mountain and halfway between the beach of Copacabana and downtown. Botafogo beach, despite the fact that he has not been immortalized in song as its famous neighbors, the Copacabana and Ipanema, was pretty good mainly because of what background he created the Sugar Loaf. Hence, the coastline bends to the neighboring district of Flamengo, where waterfront park stretching to the very center of the city. But I did not go to the end of the park, because he's pretty big. After dinner I went to Copacabana Beach. Despite the fact that it was hot, there were not many people. The beach seemed to me quite normal, I think I just expected to see something extraordinary only because he is very well known. Most of the beach was transformed into a giant screen to watch the match of the World Cup.

How to rest in May

GREECE - Amazing combination of history, mythology and the Mediterranean NATURE May - it's such an amazing time, when it is warm enough and you can go on vacation, but that's to go until no one is - wait for the summer calendar. And in vain - the tourist season in most of the resorts are already open, and the sweltering heat of summer yet, the sea already exists, as necessary, and airports, and beaches free of crowds until the holiday. It's time to fly wherever've always wanted. For example, in Greece, famous for its nature is not less than the historical sites and architectural masterpieces, which, incidentally, is much more interesting to consider a tete-a-tete, and not accompanied by crowds of curious tourists, as it usually happens in the middle of the season. Crete The southernmost of the Greek islands, Crete is located at the crossroads of climatic zones Mediterranean and North Africa, and has a wonderful climate and impressive size. The landscape is very diverse - there are mountain ranges, plains, olive groves, which knocked more than one thousand years, stunning beaches, which fall in love at first sight. Mountain peaks of Crete is an amazing island where the past meets the present, and many of the legends seem real. Needless to travel to Crete with a sightseeing tour - this island is worth it to devote a week or so of his life. Least because many years ago in Crete, the ancient Minoan culture flourished, now considered the cradle of European civilization.

There are a lot of donkeys, but you can meet friends - Part 1

ISLAND ROADS WITHOUT Eric Brownlee, Canada, I have begun to feel that in Nairobi, I spend too much time, despite the fact that permanently somewhere to leave. In the end, decided to go to the coast. I have heard many good things about the island of Lamu, which is located in northern Kenya, and as Maria and Soren (German couple from a nearby camp) were going to go there through Mombasa (the second largest city in Kenya, approx. Perevi.), I too decided to join them. We bought train tickets in first class, the cost of which includes dinner and breakfast. Had to get there as much as 15 hours, the train goes at night and arrives in Mombasa at 9:30 am. In each of the compartments are relatively comfortable beds, a sink and a fan that did not work, and no wonder, because this car was already 50 years old. The train was supposed to go from the station at seven o'clock in the evening. I was lying on the bottom shelf when I heard the announcement of the administration. It was 6:30. I thought that I was lucky, because now not have to contend with nocturnal hitchhiking strangers. My joy lasted exactly until the moment that appeared in the doorway, Ben, a guy foot tall, shiny with sweat on his stomach in an unbuttoned shirt and colorful with a bottle of beer in each hand. Talking, he caught his mouth air, so I could hardly understand what he was saying. And he told me that in traffic jams, and he had to flee from the city center, with the streets of Ngong Road, because otherwise it would be too late.

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A brief visit to the country of mountain gorillas - part 2

Random ADVENTURE IN THE CONGO (continued, p.2) We spent about an hour with the gorillas, as a longer stay might harm their way of life, but it no doubt was the highlight during our trip. To see so magnificent creatures, from prying boys under tremendous leaders in their native habitat, it was one of those memorable events that occur once in a lifetime. When our time is up, we again descended to the car, done the way down through the mountains and crossed the border. We stayed for a brief period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but it was worth it, and if you ever get a chance to get there - use it! Impala antelope From Kisoro, we make a detour through Uganda back to Kenya. The last stop on the way was Lake Nakuru, where we had last safari in a national park. Lake Nakuru - a body of water, which significantly decreased in the early 90-ies. But since it has already managed to regain their former size. And although this is his greatest depth is only 1.03 meters, despite the fact that surface area - 45 square miles. Our guide said that if you want we can cross the ford, but hinted that it is better we stay in the car. One of the most vivid impressions of the lake were pink flamingos, which are crowded here, attracted by the abundance of algae. Then on the shore was about 400 thousand individuals, but at the peak of the season their number may reach 1.4 million. This is strikingly beautiful place where everything seemed to be pink, flapped their wings and squawk. Flamingo Another attractive feature of the local national park are everywhere wandering rhinos.

The largest complex of Roman temples built in the 3000 km from Rome

Baalbeck in Lebanon No one will argue with the fact that the ancient city of Baalbek in Heliopolis ("Sun City") - perhaps the most valuable archaeological site in the world. It is situated on a hill in a fertile river valley near the Lebanese town of the same name. The capital Beirut is located 85 kilometers to the southwest. Harmony, and without that magical landscape successfully complement the parallel chain of Lebanese mountains. The ruins of the temple at Baalbek in 1984 UNESCO named it one of the most impressive examples of architecture of the heyday of the Roman Empire, and made of Baalbek in its World Heritage List. Not surprising, because in Baalbek is the largest complex of Roman temples. Height of columns created in the ancient times, is amazing, and some blocks of stone, of which temples are built to weigh several thousand tons each. Thus, they are the largest objects ever used for construction. Round Temple of Venus Ballbek was founded in the XV century BC century, Julius Caesar, when he began to build the temple of Jupiter. The temple is built of huge stones, weighing up to 800 tons. If you believe the story, its construction ended only to the I century BC About 3000 years before there was the temple of local god Baal. In the years 333-64. BC the Greeks built a temple in the western part of the podium to give it a classic form. Finally, the Romans built on the site the Temple of Jupiter. These giant columns as the tallest in the world during the following centuries the Romans erected here smaller temple of Venus and Little Temple.

Homeland Pythian Games

DELPHI - RELIGIOUS CENTER OF ANCIENT GREECE: In the ancient Greek city of Delphi, considered the center of peace and religious sanctuary connected with virtually all ancient Greek mythology. To date, the remains of this city located 160 kilometers northwest of the Greek capital Athens. The site of the ancient Greeks decided to build this sacred complex, was not chosen by chance. It is built on a rocky terrace, which rises to a height of 600 meters above sea level. The ruins of the Temple of Apollo in ancient times, some in the VIII century BC. er., Delphi was the leading religious center of ancient Greece, and today remains the city included in UNESCO World Heritage List. There was a sanctuary most revered of all Mediterranean god Apollo. Priceless ruins of Delphi are composed of two parts, which are located two kilometers from each other. On one side is situated the sanctuary of Apollo, in which there are many statues and a temple. To the west of it is beautiful Roman staircase leading to the ancient theater. The upper part of the complex is a stadium which could hold 7000 spectators. Seating carved into the rock, with one side of the stadium is decorated with a triumphal arch. Antique Theatre Another major attraction is the sanctuary of Athena Pronayi which preserves its treasures, and a few shattered altars. The original building, built in the VII century BC. er. not reached our time. Three centuries later, was built by a unique Tholos at Delphi, which is a circular building with a colonnade of 40 columns, divided into 2 rows.

Sea gate of ancient Rome

Ostia Antica - The main port ROMAN EMPIRE number of archaeological finds, ruins and traces of the famous Roman Empire in Italy seems to be endless. Another significant historical evidence of the unique Roman culture is Ostia Antica, the ancient port city, whose ruins are preserved to this day. Ostia Antica is located just 20 minutes by train from the Italian capital of Rome, and in the past it was a major port city of the empire. Due to changes in global sea level antique "port" is already about three kilometers from the coast. Ostia Antica, Latin for "mouth", this is where the Tiber River empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Capitol Roman port emerged around 450 BC. er. as a military fortification, designed to protect the river's mouth. With the expansion of capital and an increase in military, cultural and commercial resource port has become increasingly important. In the end, Ostia Antica has become a major naval base in Rome and one of the most important trade items of the empire. The end of the power of Ostia Antiquity came when the Tiber River has ceased to be navigable. After some time, residents left the city. Bani Today excavations carried out over an area of ??4000 hectares, most of the well preserved ruins. There is a street, second floor of buildings, public baths, taverns, apartment buildings and grocers. The length of the main street of the town is 2 km. In ancient times, the streets were used for transporting goods from Rome on the coast. They were transported on four wagons, tracks which are still visible in the ancient city.

The most beloved of mankind city

Capital of France Paris Paris ... Just the name of the romantic capital of France conjures the symbols of this wonderful city, which flows through the streets of accordion music. These pictures can be supplemented with a glass of wine on the banks of the Seine evening. Many fans in Paris believe that the River Seine - the beginning and end of all things on earth. Paris - is not only a cultural, fashion, entertainment and research center of France, but also one of the most popular cities of mankind. Paris is located in the north, on both banks of the River Seine. River Seine in Paris, This picturesque river is rightly called inspired the Impressionists. It divides the city into two parts - the right bank of the north and smaller in height on the left bank of the south. The city is home to about two million people, while the population of the suburbs that stretch for 120 kilometers from the city, reaching an incredible twelve million inhabitants. Eiffel Tower Paris name comes from the Celtic tribe of the Parisi, poredstaviteli which is believed to be founded the city in 250 BC. During the Roman occupation, which lasted from first to sixth century AD, the city was called Lyutetiya Parizorium, and in times of Julian the Apostate (360 - 363 years.) It was renamed in Paris. The Roman government was overthrown in 508-m, when the Frankish king Clovis annexed the territory of the first gallium to his kingdom and made Paris his capital. In the eleventh century the city began to develop the right bank.

Lovely island of goodness and friendliness, which twelve million lives - Part 3

NEW YORK, rediscovered (continued, part 3) Lower Manhattan with its boutiques and vibrant nightlife is known as perhaps the most "cool" the New York area. Here is a look at the place of the former World Trade Center was destroyed on Sept. 11, 2001. Then construct a foundation for another five skyscrapers to New York again, could win the title of the highest buildings in the world. At this point, you will suffer the full extent of the tragedy of September 11. We have seen how the police are marching on Wall Street, this legendary center of capitalism. We walked slowly past the Staten Island ferry when Jerry went on to photograph passers-by. Highly recommend you take a ride on the ferry with him offers incredible views of lower Manhattan, the surrounding areas and the Statue of Liberty. Brooklyn Bridge, we returned to lower Manhattan, exhausted but still eager for new experiences. It was decided to say goodbye to Jerry, since it was hoped that as we examine all much faster. Chinatown and Little Italy - it's just two streets from the Chinese and Italian restaurants, but they perfectly describe the diversity of New York. I like the street of Soho, is a paradise for the buyer. There is lots of fun jewelry stores and boutiques with unusual clothing, all at affordable prices, unlike other famous shopping districts of New York, such as Macy's and Madison Avenue. After the festivities at Soho, we returned to our apartment in the western part of the city, exhausted to death.

Former New Amsterdam, and today - the Big Apple

New York City Nyu York, with its population of eight and a half million inhabitants is one of the largest metropolises in the world. No wonder he is unofficially called "Big Apple". Not enough words to fully describe this bizarre plexus huge diversity of cultures, customs and modern life and national monuments. The area of ??New York is approximately 1,214 square kilometers. The first Europeans in this area were the Dutch, who founded their settlement in the southern part of Manhattan Island and named it New Amsterdam. According to popular legend, a local Indian tribe sold the island for a handful of trinkets. A little later, the colony passed into the possession of England and was named New York in honor of King James, who held the title of Duke of York. After the American Revolution, New York for some time been the capital of the country. In the XIX century, the city flooded with immigrants, because of which its area increased by several times. Around the same time we plan a rectangular network of streets and avenues, which is now a distinctive architectural feature of the city. Another 50 years later the idea to create the first of its kind Central Park, which became the symbol of New York. In 1886 everyone who came to New York in search of a better life, to meet the Statue of Liberty. In 1898 was founded the modern New York, divided into five districts: Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Empire State Building in 1883 completed the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which connects Manhattan Island with the city of Brooklyn, who later became a district of the Big Apple. " In the early twentieth century New York is the commercial and industrial center in the world.

City of happy people on the Island of Freedom - Part 1

From passers-by - a smile, from Fidel - ICE Andrea, Canada a better time to go to Havana, I could not podgadat. Havana, though gives some midlife crisis, but all of it just soaked the spirit of rebellion and non-conformism. It feels like home. To reinforce the impression from the trip, I began to read a book by Pedro Juan Gutierrez "Dirty Havana Trilogy." Type, like eat a sandwich and dirty you like it. During his 22-day trip, I crossed Cuba and down many times, and during that time thrice visited Havana. But there was something unusual. Again, I passionately wanted to go to Havana! I wanted it so badly that even started to think about how to escape from my usual world and spend the 6-month sabbatical. Why? Well, it seems to me that Havana - it's kind of amazing cauldron in which mixed up the whole of Cuba. It's not just the old collapsing houses and smiling people of the waterfront Malecon. There is in this country, which only recently opened its arms to the world, something original. Old lady on the bench? Do not worry, I'm not going to go into a lengthy commentary on the politics of Cuba or incoherent babble about how people live there. I do not think it would be appropriate. But during his short life and long wandering through many countries in Latin America, I said one indisputable fact about Cuba: Cubans are much happier, friendlier, emancipation, more interesting and better educated than residents of any country in the Americas. A street in Havana, he said this, I must admit that I went to Cuba, not in the best mood.

Amazing features of the French capital and its people - part 1

WHAT PARIS, really? Padrig A. Carty, a teacher planning to go to Paris? And what we know about the French. Let us enumerate: they wear berets, ride bicycles and wear long loaves under their arms, rarely washed, coarse and unfeeling person - refuse to facilitate the tourists life, pretending to not speak in English. Finally, they are forever pretending that "Oh-I-Parisian"-face. But there are also positive aspects: for example, they are considered the world's best lovers. Still, they love to sit on the outdoor cafe, smoking a cigarette without filter. Five times a day overeat delicious meal, filling it with wine, it is often elegant Bordeaux. French women never get fat and dress they are so elegant that walk along the Champs Elysees will replace the place for you in the front row at the show by Karl Lagerfeld. Champs Elysees - here you can find the most elegant ladies All these stereotypes are far more exaggerated than truthful. This is especially true Parisians dislike for hygiene - this is nonsense. Because of fear of contracting cholera in the early eighteenth century, people preferred to use powdered antiseptic instead of water. This habit soon spread throughout Europe, but somehow he still remembers her only Parisians. Arc de Triomphe - one of the symbols of Paris I earn my living by teaching English in France, and I assure you that many of the French either do not speak in English, or else know it is not better than you - the French, my dear reader. As for those who know English, then they never pretended to not understand this language, on the contrary, they are terribly proud of it, using every chance to boast of knowledge, with the remaining school-earned and then.

Second presidential residence in Germany

Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn Bonn was the capital of Germany for several decades. Since then, the city retained a large number of cultural monuments. Among the notable government buildings Villa Hammerschmidt, which, since 1950, known as the residence of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, and from 1994 to the present day - the second presidential residence. The first is the Bellevue Palace in Berlin. Presidential residence Villa Hammerschmidt striking resemblance to the White House in Washington, and many have called it - the White House in Bonn. " It is located on the northern bank of the Rhine, not far from the palace of Schaumburg. In the middle of the XIX century the coast, which is located Bonn, was known as the Rhenish Riviera. During this time, on the embankment was built many fine buildings, among them was, and Villa Hammerschmidt. In the years 1862-1863. Albert Trost trader invests in building a beautiful villa under the leadership of master Dikgofa August. In 1867, King Leopold, known as the "Sugar King", has acquired a villa and commissioned the architect Otto Penner rebuild it in a classical style. In 1878, construction was completed, and around the villa was a park area of ??five hectares. "The White House in Bonn," King Leopold did not spare money on something that shone a luxury villa, was characterized by comfort and elegance. An example of this is the glass dome that adorned the villa from 1899 to 1928. Subsequently, the villa became a commercial adviser to Rudolf Hammerschmidt, who led a successful trade in cotton.

Semper Opera House - one of the most remarkable buildings in Europe

Opera house in Dresden Semper Opera House - part of the Zwinger museum complex, which, in turn, is one of the most beautiful places in the Saxon city of Dresden. You should definitely look at the opera house, if you have seriously decided to get acquainted with the unique architectural monuments of the city, built in the style of the German Baroque. In the opera house building in Dresden Semper Opera is now Dresden State Opera. Today, this building was built by architect Semper, is considered the most important cultural landmark and one of his most impressive monuments. Throughout the rich history of its existence, the building was destroyed several times and built again. It was first built in the years 1838-1841. under the guidance of the brilliant architect Gottfried Semper. Soon, the building became known as the most beautiful theater in Europe. After the fire, the opera house was built back in 1878. New Semper Opera House was built in an architectural renaissance. The architect himself was inspired by ancient Roman architecture. Interestingly, the Semper Opera was a place where the premiere took place many works of Richard Wagner, who came to Dresden for a year before completion of the opera. The interior of the Semper Opera in 1869 the building burned during the fire, and in the period between 1871 and 1878. under the reconstruction and rebuilding. At this time the architect Semper lived in exile because of participation in a failed democratic uprising. Work on the construction of a new opera performed by his son Manfred, who has decided to construct a building in the Renaissance style.

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