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Qutub Minar, Delhi

Qutub Minar in New Delhi is known to be the tallest brick minaret in the world, inspired by the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan, a great example of the early Afghan architecture that later has evolved into another one, the Indo-Islamic architecture. Qutub Minar has aproximatelly 73 meters height,a diameter of 14.30  meters at the base and the top 2.75 meters and five separate floors each with a balcony and each one is on the UNESCO Heritage List with all buildings and monuments located surrounding.

It is a complex that dates back to the Muslim leaders attack in India and is a shining example of fine old architecture, the legacy of Islam. Construction began in 1193 after defeating the last Hindu king of Delhi. It is considered the tallest tower in the world without foundations.

The tower has five distinct levels all marked with a balcony. Inside are 379 steps. Different plans of the three lower floors, with balconies and buildings in the form of stalactites, and its inscriptions from the Koran, in Arabic, on the facade, enrich the decorative effect of the tower. First three floors are red stone, the 4th, and 5th in marble and stone.

Near Qutub Minar tower of sandstone there is the first mosque in the area traces, as shown by an inscription on the east gate, which was built with stone of some old Hindu temples which have been demolished. Other Indian buildings who escaped the disaster were completely destroyed by Timur Lenk, who sacked the city in 1398, killing over 100,000 people.

There are many other art treasures in this city, today a settlement with the modern airport, university, museums and theaters. Temples were built, even newer, such as the Lotus Temple, completed in 1986. People here have also raised a monument in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indira Gandhi’s house, murdered in 1984, is a real place of pilgrimage.

Posted on December 27th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Madras

Located at the Southern part of India, Tamilnadu is a large state which boasts 9 hundred kilometers of shoreline on the Indian Ocean. Madras is the capital of Tamilnadu, a city rich in history, legends and monuments. Madras is also a city created by the British. It was in the 17th century when the British colonies were already established in the north, obtaining the attractive land along the coast. In a few short years, this British commercial trading coast was believed to be a veritable city which was renamed Madras which will go on to play a major role in the era.

The Tamil people from here are proud of their history and of the originality of the culture. Tamil, their language, is the oldest spoken language in the world.Grat civilizations such as the Palavas and Chola are presented between 4BC and 40th AD.
Today, Madras is the forth largest city boasting a population of 5 million people. Madras has long been an important Southern port. Today, Indian society remains strongly influenced by the high arcal castle system.

Yoga is a discipline that focus on the physical, psychological, spiritual and more aspects of an individual. The discpline must have 10 basic virtues: non violence, truth between individuals, respects for others, detachment, morality, modesty, devotion, etc.
The yoga must follow 8 the stages of training: control of ones breathing, control of pain, meditation, concentration and refusion between the meditator and the object of meditating. This training should eventually allow the student to reach the stage of Samadhi or absolute contemplation and unification with the divinity. The game of cricket was brought to India by the British during the colonisationof the country. England’s national sport became extremely popular in India and today’s matches there are huge crowds of suporters.

Posted on July 18th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Christ Church, Jerusalem

The Christ Church from Jerusalem started to exist when several people were in the good place at a good time. As the Book say, men and women came at church each day and finally they were practically a part of it. The Church Of Christ was built in 19th century, preciselly in 1849 and it is also the oldest church from the Middle East. Along the years, the church needed help for serious repairs to maintain the reputation of the Lord clear as well as His house.

The Christ Church from Jerusalem has in its origins the needed to educate the Jewish people, to learn them about the life of Christ. The church is trying to eliminate all anti-Jewish forms, things against christian people.

This beautiful Church from Jerusalem is preciselly situated at Jaffa Gate from the Old City. The hrist Church was also the 1st Protestant church from the Middle East.

Known to be an Anglican church, it attracts annually a lot of tourists, christian visitors who are very excitied to see such an old building and also to learn something from its history.  The majority of people around the city are praying for the peace of Jerusalem. The beautiful Church also houses many different Messiah Jewish congregations.

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Tel Aviv Museum of Art is situated in Israel and is known to be the most visited museum from Israel. This famous museum hosts some of the most renowned paintings of important artists as Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet,Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, etc.

Through these marvelous objects there are also many exhibitions and cultural programmes for children and adults with classical music, dance, different types of arts, important events and cinema for movies. It has even a department for design and architecture.

Tel Aviv Museum Of Art is also considered the biggest museum from Israel representing the specific traditions of Tel Aviv and sombolyzing the Israelian culture and art.

This museum has been opened since 1932. Interesting is that the Israel state has been not founded yet.
The most important attraction of this museum is that it offers a peek into the fascinating world of Israel’s art created by artists.

Posted on July 9th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Nanjing Road in Shanghai

Nanjing Road situated in Shanghai and is kown to be the most important tourist streets from here. It is considered the best place where visitors have the chance to learn something about the history of Shanghai City.

Tourists should also know that Nanjing Road is the first commercial road ever built Shanghai. At the beginning of this century, there were only 4 stores along the Nanjing Road.

But in time, the street has become  the most visited shopping center in Shanghai and now beside departament stores, there are several restaurants, shopping malls, souvenir shops, and even an incredible night scene and different hotels where every tourist can spend his night.You wil never be sorry to visit this place, it is a must-see tourist attraction for every traveler who comes to Shanghai.

The road which is situated to the east part of Tibet Road is practically the East Nanjing Road and the road to the west part of it is called the West Nanjing Road.

Around this famous street, there are a lot of cultural buildings as Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Theatre, People’s Square,  etc that you can visit all day.

Posted on July 7th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

The Hanging Gardens of Semiramide

It is also known as “hanging garden of Babylon”, was built by King Nabucodonsor II for one of his wives, Amytis or Amuhea. There is a legend which says that they were actually built by King Ninus, who founded Babylon and Ninive for his wife Semiramida. Gardens occupied an area of 15,000 sq meters and four terraces were up to 77 m high. On plant growth are many trees that may reach 24 m and were wetted with cylindrical pumps, and the growth rooms were cool to the royal family. The gardens were destroyed by the pers during employment Babylon, but were restored by Nabucodonsor II was the son of Ninus.
After many years in 1899 a German team carried out excavations in Kasr El hill, where ruins of a palace discovers that he was considering his Nabucodonsor and main gate of the city. In the north-east of the palace were found some foundations that support and suspended gardens where they discovered a central corridor which could come in 7 rooms.
The place where Babylon was, today is a desert almost devoid of vegetation. The terraces have disappeared, but after they left one tree called atleth.

Posted on June 16th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan’s capital and largest city of it.The city is situated in the middle of the island’s main Japanese islands, Honshu.The most imposing building is a television tower with 333 meters to the west of the city. Downtown post office is located, ministries, central station, and the imperial palace surrounded by medieval walls and ditches of water. In the northern district held Meij and Nihon University, Museum of Transport and the great park-Ueno Tokyo University, several museums and the zoo.In the southern neighborhood park is generally Hibya the supreme court building and into southeast famous Ginza, luxury residential, hotels universal and modern shops.

This line is known street “Harumi” enchanting illuminated. In contrast to this neighborhood, the Shinjuku district called “Doomsday”, a neighborhood where poverty and misery prevail, not long ago. Now, however, has become a modern neighborhood.
Most streets in Tokyo have historical value and are narrow, which makes them unsuitable for cars. The largest airport in Tokyo is Narita Airport. Over 20 million passengers use this airport every year. Tokyo is the center of media and communications of Japan. In 1990 Tokyo was a city with the most telephone lines in the world.

Posted on June 6th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Tokyo Dome City

Tokyo Dome City is an amusement park situated in central Tokyo. tokyo-dome-city-1This place is recomended for all tourists who want to spend their free time in a perfect holiday. One of Japan’s most significant, wonderful and colossal domed stadiums, the Tokyo Dome City is renowned for its excitement and relaxation centre, a destination where travellers want to have fun. For people who want to eat something, there are some restaurants and specialty shops attracting more and more people around the world.
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For those who love the nature, to stay in the middle of it or if they want to have a perfect relaxation trip, Tokyo Dome City is the right place where you should go. It is a must-see attraction available anytime for everyone.
In one word, Tokyo Dome City is an amusement complex opened in 2003. Now, if you want to visit it, all you have to do is to buy your airline tickets and discover the various types of entertainment.

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

The Tokyo Tower

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Tokyo Tower is a famous tower situated in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. It was built after the Eiffel Tower model, with a height around 333 metress, higher than the Eiffel Tower.Tokyo Tower had become famous through its appearance in many movies.It is a must-see attraction of Tokyo, something you don’t have to miss it.The Tokyo Tower is different from the Eiffel Tower because it is situated in the middle of a city block, painted in white and orange. Sometimes the tower is illuminated in orange, specially when tokyo-tower-1-22there are some important events.

The Tokyo Tower is the best known as a tourist destination and it  can be seen from many points as the Roppongi Hills complex and the Toky Bay.

Built in 1958, the Tower has mantained its fame for decades, attracting annually millions of tourists from all over the world.

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Dome of the Rock

The Dome of the Rock is located in Jerusalem. It was built 1300 years ago on a platform over rock. dome-of-the-rock-1This shrine holds almost 1,500 people at prayer, men an women is different sections of it.
 The columns are made of marble with 24 arches covered with colored stone and glass mosaic.

The great Dome has around 54 windows, from which 36 are colored glass. The Dome of the Rock rises up to 25 meters high.

dome-of-the-rock-2The inner wooden dome is decorated with stucco while the colored glass and stone mosaics cover the outer walls of the Dome.

Telling something about the Dome could lead you back into its history. In conclusion, it is believed that the Dome of the Rock is situated on the same place where was the Solomon’s Temple and the Herod’s Temple .

Posted on May 3rd, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »