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samedi 13 septembre 2014

Paris

The most important tourist sites in Paris


Because Paris is a city and the capital of France, Paris is also important city for more than 2000 years. The city, which is dubbed by many names, including "City of Love" and "City of Lights", Paris is today one of the leading centers in the world for business, fashion, entertainment, and art and culture. Just the mere mention of Paris conjures up images of world renowned landmarks, museums and cathedrals in the city. Here is an overview of the major tourist attractions in Paris:
 

Place de la Concorde

At the eastern end of the Avenue des Champs-no Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris with excellent prospects in each direction. This was the stage for the French king Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many others who guillotined during the French Revolution. The Gath large Egyptian obelisk dating back to the year 3200 in the center of the Place de la Concorde Luxor Temple in the 19th century.


 

Saint Chapelle

Began sometime after the year 1239, and is considered Saint Chapelle among the highest achievement of Gothic architecture. Cost built by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of emotion effects, including the Crown of Thorns of Christ, which is one of the most important monuments of medieval Christianity. Although damaged during the French Revolution, and restored in the 19th century, it retains one of the most comprehensive on-site collections of 13th century stained glass anywhere in the world.


 

Centre Pompidou

Designed in the style of high-tech architecture, and is the founder of the Centre Pompidou Cultural Beaubourg area of the circle 4. The library includes a wide public, and the National Museum of Modern Art, the largest museum of modern art in Europe, and the library, a cinema and a panoramic terrace. Library occupies the first three floors of the building, while located in the permanent collection of the Museum of floors 4 and 5. Used on the first floor and top of the big shows. Center is named after Georges Pompidou, president of France 1969-1974 who commissioned the building.

 

Museum d'Orsay

Began to do for art lovers, it is known that the Musée d'Orsay for housing in the world of Impressionist paintings. Located in the railway station before, this museum great exposure for thousands of works of art and objects that cover the period between mid-1800 1900, and visitors can walk through several rooms to display artwork amazing by many famous artists such as Monet and Van Gogh, Cezane , Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Jean-Francois millet.


 

Luxembourg Gardens

Known in English for the Luxembourg Gardens, this park is the second largest public park in Paris. Here visitors can stroll or spend a leisurely stroll among the beautiful lawns, and formal gardens and fruit orchards that characterized many of the statues and fountains art. For fun and sport, and there are jogging paths, tennis courts and fitness equipment. Children can play in a huge stadium, riding ponies, watching puppet theater and sail model boats in the pond.


 

White basilica

One of the most noticeable landmarks in Paris is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart White. Located at the highest point in the city on the hill of Montmartre, this stunning church draws a lot of tourists each year to see the architecture of marble and exquisite interior. And offers prizes for visitors to watch the round of golden mosaics, and stained-glass windows, one of the largest clocks in the world.



 

Notre Dame Cathedral

The journey to Paris can be complete without a visit to the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Stands more than 400 feet (120 meters) with two lofty towers and tapered, and this is a wonderful example of the upper church of French Gothic architecture. Round in this masterpiece of the 13th century, allows visitors to enjoy the stunning rose windows, Gothic sculptures, carvings and beautiful collection of relics.


 

Arc de Triomphe

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe was built in 1806 to commemorate the victory battles of Napoleon Bonaparte. Stands 164 feet and 148 feet (50 by 45 meters) wide, the complex features of the arc inscriptions depicting the victorious battles and the names engraved many of those who died fighting for the emperor. Under the arch is the tomb of the unknown soldier from the First World War.

 

Louvre

Topping the list of the most visited museums in the world, the Louvre Museum is located in the Louvre Palace with the signing of the glass entrance on the occasion of her hierarchy. Accommodation is a group with more than one million objects and the Louvre museum featuring some of the most famous works of art in the world, such as "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo's "thin Death" and the Greek statue, "Venus Milo. "Other popular exhibits include apartments prohibitive for Napoleon III, and the Code of Hammurabi and the ancient monuments and paintings by artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens Egyptian.


 

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of creativity in Paris usually when describing Paris they are classified as the number one thing to visit for most tourists. Eiffel Tower high-rise of more than 1000 feet (300 meters) in the garden of the Champs de Mars, which has been building this structure Iron World's Fair in 1889. As one of the tourist attractions that the most photographed in the world, the Eiffel Tower offers an excellent opportunity for both imaging today. Visitors can ride the elevator to see the views of the incredible city or dine in one of the two restaurants, which are located inside the tower.




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vendredi 12 septembre 2014

London

 The most important tourist sites in London



London is one of the largest cities in the world which has a population of about 8 million people. It is a leading global city for culture, fashion, finance, politics, trade and remains one of the most cities that accept them Mnalesaah international visitors in the world. City contains many famous landmarks.

The most important tourist attractions in London

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a large church, located to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the most prominent religious buildings in the United Kingdom which is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English, and then prepare the British monarchs. Most of the existing buildings dating back to 1245-1272 when Henry III decided to rebuild the ancient monastery in the Gothic style. The building was expanded later to a large extent: Added the Church of Henry VII between 1503 and 1512, while the history of the two towers to the Western Front of 1745.

 

Palace of Westminster

Palace of Westminster (known widely by more councils Parliament) which is the seat of parliament in the United Kingdom. The current building dates back to the 19th century when it was built in the aftermath of a fire in a wonderful example of Victorian architecture and the new Gothic. Located House of Commons (the elected members of Parliament) to the north of the building and decorated with green leather upholstery, and the House of Lords is located to the south and decorated for furnishings and red leather.

 

St. Paul's Cathedral

Built in the 17th century, and became the Cathedral of St. Paul is one of the most famous sights and the most exclusive in London. Cathedral was saved by the heroic firefighters when it was bombed during World War II. And was inspired by the great dome of St. Peter's Basilica before the rise of Rome, and a length of 118 meters (365 feet) to the cross at the top. The tallest building in London for a year 1710- 1962, and upon reaching characterized dome also among the highest in the world.

 

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is the most big city square to commemorate the victory of Lord Horatio Nelson against Napoleon in naval battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Central monument inside the box is a tall column, which stands staring across London. The monument is surrounded by four huge black with a series of large fountains. This is the scene much more than just an open field, but that Trafalgar Square is one of the most famous squares in the world, and more social and political sites for tourists and Londoners alike.

 

Tower of London

Now is home to the British crown jewels, was built the Tower of London by William the Conqueror in 1078. It served as a prison from 1100 to the mid-twentieth century. But today became the Tower of London as one of the most important areas of most popular tourist attractions in London.



London Eye

The London Eye is located on the banks of the River Thames, with a 135 meter (443 ft) high observation wheel, a huge bearing external walls of glass. Featuring Batalaltha great views to the center of London. The London Eye from the areas most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, which has had more than 3.5 million people annually.

 

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the headquarters of Queen Elizabeth II, although it is owned by the British state and not the personal property of the king, used the courtyard of Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard, with the celebration of a great tourist attraction.

 

The British Museum

The museum was established in 1753, and the British Museum in London is a museum of human history and culture. It is among the largest and most comprehensive museums in the world, and that stems from all continents, which suggests documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present time.

 

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a bascule and suspension bridge in London on the banks of the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name and became the iconic symbol of London. Construction began in 1886 and took eight years to build. The bridge consists of two towers, which are linked together in the upper floor via two horizontal walkways.

 

Big Ben

Big Ben clock tower is due to the 150-year-old is Mnibrz attractions of London as one of the major tourist attractions in London. Become clock place a popular attraction, which appeared in many films. In the movie Mars Attacks! For example is the destruction of Big Ben in the attack.




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dimanche 7 septembre 2014

Strangest Places in the World -5-

   The integration between the worlds of reality and fantasy; dwarfs defy racism systematic and reside Kingdom legendary Thtweina, and the city Jen Turkish keep us confident Architecture and Life of primary, dig Amazigh Berber populated and human life, add the Andalusian town engraved rocks of a mountain overlooking the River Rio Trejo, and the island of brides like island ghosts.
  

Island Brides, Mexico | strong your heart!!


A small island located in the jungles of Mexico and called Ooshimelcho; except for channels and lakes amazing that connects the surrounding islands to each other, and Gandolh, and means of transport "trajineras" the only ones there, acquired the island wide acclaim and attracted tourists and visitors from different parts of the world not being an island enjoying the nature of the tourist striking only , but because their stories known; revolve conversations around since more than fifty years, one of which says that a man married and sank his bride in the waters of the island, lived there alone and spent the old industry brides and put them on the trees and everywhere to be sinking like in 2001 and died, and remained brides hanging witness the love story ended by drowning.





Others -ohma possibility Alergeh- says that a man taking his daughter small for hiking in the river and they arrived to this island is uninhabited, Vgrguet daughter in canals and died, and since then housing this man, named Julian Santana Brara, on the island and took combines puppetry old and discarded in the garbage, and Winchell dolls and attaches to the sunken trees, believing it would protect his daughter from the sunken evil spirits and protect him from the spirit and pleases.

2001 Julian drowned in the same lake, and spread horror stories about him and his death by drowning, leaving behind the island teeming with hundreds of porcelain dolls terrifying and frightening, and that nested in some birds.

Julian drowned after his family decided to keep the island for what it is, and collected donations to care for the island, and gained the attention of television stations and since that time has become this island which looks horrible Araúsha real and ghost-like, the focus of attention of tourists.

Access to the island more than two hours, although this frequented by tourists tirelessly and boredom, curiosity and Ithirhm employed by brides and stories and landscapes, some mud-covered, others torn birds and their nests girl in it.




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Strangest Places in the World -4-

   The integration between the worlds of reality and fantasy; dwarfs defy racism systematic and reside Kingdom legendary Thtweina, and the city Jen Turkish keep us confident Architecture and Life of primary, dig Amazigh Berber populated and human life, add the Andalusian town engraved rocks of a mountain overlooking the River Rio Trejo, and the island of brides like island ghosts.

Sjtnyl de las bodegas, Spain | rock-carved city

White Andalusian town along the ancient riverbed of the Rio Trejo engraved in the mountains and rocky cliffs, inhabited by 3016 people, located northeast of the city of Cadiz on Spain after 157 kilometers. Characterized Bouaputea built and carved under the rock mountain huge and spectacular natural scenery overlooking them, which attracts tourists to it. Shaded rocks the city throughout the day, and maintains low temperatures houses being located at the combine, and this reservation supplies and products chrome most days of the year in the heat. The city was named this name "Sjtnyl de las bodegas" relative to large warehouses located under the rocks to save Products low temperatures and cool during the hot summer, and there is another version says that the name "Setsnal" added to the name of the town after an increase in farms and vineyards in the fifteenth century AD .





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Strangest Places in the World -3-

  The integration between the worlds of reality and fantasy; dwarfs defy racism systematic and reside Kingdom legendary Thtweina, and the city Jen Turkish keep us confident Architecture and Life of primary, dig Amazigh Berber populated and human life, add the Andalusian town engraved rocks of a mountain overlooking the River Rio Trejo, and the island of brides like island ghosts.

Matmata, Tunisia | Place filming the movie "Star Wars"


 Walk on Adimha city and do you think they are free from human beings, sees drilling scattered in front of you Vtaattfadha not fall for it, but if you'll Avcrepett populated and life.

Matmata tribe ancient Berber migrated to escape from Bani Hilal, they built their city in large pits, the interior cool in summer and warm in winter, and consists of drilling of the yard pie is a dish the house, and it branched bedrooms, hospitality and store grain and supplies, and linking drilling interior corridors.







This means the city thousands of tourists annually flights within the organization, Vezoron population in this drill-like caves, and take them with open arms and provide them with traditional hospitality and allow them to take pictures in the Memorial Batohm. The spotlight on this city in the movie Star Wars director George Lucas in 1970, the city became a tourist destination teeming with tourists from different parts of the earth and a strangest travel destinations in Tunisia.




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Strangest Places in the World -2-

   The integration between the worlds of reality and fantasy; dwarfs defy racism systematic and reside Kingdom legendary Thtweina, and the city Jen Turkish keep us confident Architecture and Life of primary, dig Amazigh Berber populated and human life, add the Andalusian town engraved rocks of a mountain overlooking the River Rio Trejo, and the island of brides like island ghosts.

Derankoiyo (City Gin), Turkey | Innovation Summit, underground

 City found by chance during the renewal of building a house in the county Derankokio in Turkey in 1963, consists of 11 layer reaches a depth of 85 meters, and can accommodate up to 50 thousand people, and the match built strength and marvel construction Pharaonic according to the estimate archaeologists and back building applied first to in 1400 AD; vents containing the city was shut down by rocks weighing 500 kg to prevent the entry of enemies, corridors and tunnels of up to 8 meters connecting cities to each other. This city is also on the 52 wells, and the river, and the rooms and school stores and wine and olive oil presses and stables, kitchens and church is still used by the dark walls.

 


Inheritance of the people of the city myth that Gin has built this city thousands of years ago, and abandoned and will return to it someday, and when the discovery of this city did not believe what she saw Turks their eyes, but they insisted that they are not human beings by the jinn, and they called the city of gin.

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Strangest Places in the World -1-

   The integration between the worlds of reality and fantasy; dwarfs defy racism systematic and reside Kingdom legendary Thtweina, and the city Jen Turkish keep us confident Architecture and Life of primary, dig Amazigh Berber populated and human life, add the Andalusian town engraved rocks of a mountain overlooking the River Rio Trejo, and the island of brides like island ghosts.

City Dwarfs Lilliput, China | surprising along!

How we wished to visit the village Alsnavr in our childhood, or the city of dwarfs Lilliput, how we wished to be with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Here is an opportunity in front of us, it has succeeded Dwarfs build the city of their own in the Yunnan province of China to become a tourist destination unparalleled attracts tourists from all over the world to learn about the dwarves and their daily lives; Republic does not increase the length of its inhabitants for 130 centimeters, and aged between 18 and 40 years old .

 

Myth and reality:

Sponsored by the king of a small kingdom is no longer than 130 centimeters, his entourage and bodyguards accompany him midgets and care for its security.

  The city is designed in a manner commensurate with the Dwarfs; The houses in the form of a small mushroom-like houses Alsnavr, solid infrastructure Browns Altthih any ordinary city, the city has also to public facilities, shops and a police station and civil defense, and many many other facilities.

Residing in the kingdom dwarfs many festivals and various activities, including dance performances and musicals, and dressed in the mythical kingdom you feel when you log in you a giant in the world of dwarfs, and Shim Dwarfs welcome tourists with open arms, and shake hands and make the most beautiful deals for Mtahm.


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