Sacsayhuaman archaeological complex, one of the most popular, large and interesting archaeological sites, is located near the old city Cusco. More specifically, is a ruin located approximately 3 km above Cuzco with a fabulous view.

Sacsayhuaman is a great example of Inca construction skills and techniques: huge blocks of stone, some over 300 tons are perfectly joined without using mortar or other binder. The building has many underground passages (chincanas).

There are many different opinions about this building’s destination, as some researchers think that Sacsayhuaman was built in order to be a fortress, and after others, Sacsayhuaman is considered to be a huge zoomorphic representation. However, is certain that the Spaniards used many of stones masonry in order to raise the colonial buildings in Cusco.

Besides the Sacsayhuaman fortress, with its walls cicolpice, you can also visit the ceremonial centers such as Tambomachay, Quenco, Puca Pucara.

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.

Termessos is partly ruins of the ancient trading town, which, apparently, seem to be even humble by Alexander the Great. It is situated in Turkey, not so far by the Turkish Riviera, about 30 miles northwest of the amazing Antalya city, in the high mountains.

Termessos is a beautiful place tipic for ancient monuments, which offers every visitor a real and great mystery. Its original inhabitants called Solymové came here once during the first millennium BC. It is also called Sami after the Mount Solymos, which is known as Güllüg Dag.

Unlike the inhabitants of the ancient cities of the coast, those in the old city were originally from Anatylia. In 333 BC, the city was besieged by Alexander the Great but it was not conquered because of the city’s strategic location.

35 km travelled by car in north-west of Antalya, and two miles from climbing on the Güllük Dagi, will lead you, surely, to the best-preserved ruins of the Turkish Termessos city, where you can see the stunning Gulf of Antalya .

Surrounded by a thick pine forest and hidden by a carpet of plants, Termessos seems to be hidden namely by the world to keep the peaceful park area and to maintain harmony of the natural and historical treasures.

Due to the alarming increase in the number of species of plants and endangered animals that grow and live near the ruins of the old city, the city was included in Termessos National Park which stretches along the Korkuteli Antalya highway.

The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark

The Basilica of Saint Mark is the most important tourist attraction after the San Marco Market and rightly so. It is a monument of Byzantine architecture, adorned with gold and bright mosaics and enough sculptures to impress any tourist.
The basilica was built to preserve the relics of Saint Mark the Evangelist, which were stolen from Alexandria by two Italian merchants in 828 AD. After 200 years, the remains were moved to the Basilica of Saint Mark. It has became the Cathedral of Venice in 1807, after many years as a local church, under the Doge ruling in the Venetian Republic. Many popes have served as the patriarchs of the cathedral, the most recent being Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul I.

Basilica is in the form of a Byzantine cross framed as a square, each arm of the cross itself, forming a dome. The Basilica of Saint Mark is faithful to the Apostles of the Church architecture built by Justinian in Constantinople. The special place arranged for the choir is situated above a crypt. The interior plan shows several ships – three longitudinal and three transverse vessels.

Above the high altar is a canopy placed on decorated columns with bas-reliefs belonging to the eleventh century. The masterpiece that represent the altar forms Pala d’Oro, meaning the Golden wall. More specifically, its altar is a Byzantine metal-work done in 1105 in order to establish the apse facade that owns the altar . Behind the high altar is another altar, this time presenting as individual items, alabaster columns.

Inside, the basilica walls were covered with mosaics, forming a mixture of Byzantine and Gothic styles, while the floor features a syncretism of the twelfth century, featuring pieces of marble in geometric and animal Mitov.

The mosaics are made from pieces of gold, bronze and a variety of stones. Narthex mosaics depict scenes from the Old Testament, with beautiful series that shows the days of creation in the right dome of the basilica.

Step by step, the brick exterior came to be covered with various marbles and sculpture, some of them even older than the building itself (such as statues of the four tetrarch). A new facade was built, and the domes were covered with other domes and even larger, made of wood, in order to align the basilica to the Gothic architecture style of the Doge’s Palace, which had been reconfigured.

The construction of the Gothic Cathedral in Cologne began in 1248, but was only completed in 1880. It was built several centuries and is also a symbol of the European power of Christianity. On the UNESCO list, the cathedral was registered in 1996.

Included on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage, is one of the most beautiful historic monuments in Germany, one of the largest cathedrals in the world and a perfect architectural expression of German architecture. Between 1880 – 1884 was also the world’s tallest building until the construction of the Washington Monument and the Eiffel Tower was complete. Works on this cathedral began in 1248 but will take more than 600 years for everything to be ready and the building to have the appearance today. After works have been completed, in 1880, the cathedral became the center of attraction of the city and a sacred place for believers. During the Second World War the cathedral was hit by no less than 14 bombs, but miraculously resisted.

The cologne is the ancient name of the German city Cologne. Full Roman Name of the millennia-old German cities was, in its founding year, 50 AD, Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinesium. Emperor Claudius, its founder, gave this name because it was the birthplace of his wife Agripina. In the medieval period Cologne became an important economic center, because here the river Rhine is crossed by several trade routes, educationally through the university which was founded here in 1308, but also religious. Under this aspect, the prestige of the city was fully represented by the cathedral, whose construction started here since the thirteenth century, namely in 1248. For 600 years, with periods of work interruption or enthusiast, was built the largest cathedral in Germany.

On 15 August 1248 Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden laid the foundation stone of the cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the Apostle Peter, who came to be known, especially as the Cologne Cathedral. Its construction was important to keep in a single jewel in the Christian world, given by Emperor Frederick Barbarosa Archbishop Rainald of Dasel in 1164, namely the remains of the Three Wise Men who worshiped Christ in Bethlehem and brought them as offerings, gold , myrrh and frankincense. Although construction started initially with fervor, it entered then into a process of stagnation, being resumed and completed in stages after the enthusiast resumption of works, in 1880. The completion was celebrated in Germany as a national event. Its size says everythings: 144 meters length, 86 width and the main towers heigth of 157 meters. Upon completion of the works was the tallest building in the world, but it has lost its quality in 1884, after the construction of the Washington Monument. However, it still remains the tallest Gothic structure in the world.

Located in northwestern Switzerland and crossed by the Rhine River, the Basel city boasts with one of the most visited cathedrals in Switzerland, Munster, built in early 1000 and rebuilt after the devastating earthquake in 1356.
Munster Cathedral is an easily recognizable building, with an impressive tower, the tallest in Switzerland. The works started in 1421, but were interrupted at the beginning of the sixteenth century. The cathedral was completed in 1893, when the tower was added. The interior is solid, carefully constructed with impressive decorations.
Here lies buried the humanist writer and thinker Erasmus but also a low relief depicting the martyrdom of St. Vincent.
Lovers of history who came to Bern certainly will not miss a chance of a visit to Munster, an easy recognizable building, with an impressive tower, actually the tallest in Switzerland. It is one of the most beautiful worship places in Europe, visited every year by countless tourists and believers who come from all over the country.
Unfortunately during the Reform, most of the interior decorations and religious objects were destroyed in the original impetus of anti-Catholic, being kept only the sculptures that adorn the entrance, choir stalls and some of the beautiful stained glass.
In the city of Basel foray it is recommend to not miss this symbol of the city, Münster Cathedral, built of red brick in the late Gothic style.

Tivoli Gardens is one of the most well known park in Denmark. It’s tradition is a rich one and it started way back by Georg Carstensen. He is the person known to have got a five year charter from King Christian VIII while explaining that unless people had something to amuse themselves, they would think about politics. At its beginning, Tivoli had a few cafe’s, flower gardens, and mechanical rides. However, lately everything has changed surrounding. Tivoli found out that it must abandon its charm and opt for a better theme park style.

Today Tivoli Gardens is known as a popular amusement park for both locals and visitors from around the world. This park is famous Rutsjebanen or Bjerg Banen, which translated means Mountain Track and which are actually roller coaster It was built in 1914 in Sweden and is one of the oldest wood to be used today.

Other destinations you may reach at Tivoli is the Daemonen which features a Immelmann loop and a Zero-G roll. It gives you a very fast ride that will leave you with no words. A lot of people don’t know that Tivoli Gardens hosted Jamie Cullen as part of the Copenhagen Jazz week. During summer, the park also hosts many events such as Fredagsrock where some musical acts including the Smashing Pumpkins or the Pet Shop Boys.

If you are considering taking your family on holiday in France, then there are many wonderful areas for you to consider.

A lot of people like to travel to Brittany, where the climate is not so different from ours here in the United Kingdom, although they tend to enjoy temperatures a few degrees warmer than us throughout the year, it is an immensely beautiful part of France, and you will find the local food to be wonderful too. With more Creperies than you can shake a stick at and a tradition of cooking beautiful sea food, it is a great place to go for food lovers.

A lot of people like to head to the South of France to enjoy the temperate climate, and enjoy a bit of the razmatazz that Nice and Cannes have to offer. Prices will be somewhat more expensive down in this part of the country, but it makes up for it in many different ways. Great food, fabulous shopping and warm seas make this a perfect location for a family holiday, and there are lots of wonderful places to stay. Staying at a camp site is often a good way to save money on a holiday like this, and Keycamp holidays in France come particularly highly recommended. Keycamp sites tend to be very well located for local amenities, and there is always so much for kids to do on their sites. They will be an ideal base for anyone wishing to explore this incredible country.

Amsterdam’s Royal Palace is located on Dam Square, in the center of Amsterdam. It was originally built to serve as the building of the town hall and magistrates of Amsterdam. In the seventeenth century was the largest building in Europe. Royal Palace on Dam Square is one of three palaces which the Dutch State has provided to the Queen by a decision of parliament. The palace is used mainly for official events and visits at the highest level, special receptions and reception on the occasion of New Year. Every year there are various prizes and awards offered by the Queen.

The Royal Palace is the official royal residence especially for the family’s one in Hague. The building is dating since 1648 and was originally designed in order to house the government. However, King Louis Napoleon wanted to do something else, to turn the government into a palace in 1808. A large collection of furniture from this period fill the inside of the palace. Guided tours are offered to visitors (they must be reserved two weeks before).

For individual visitors free tours are available Wednesday and Saturday afternoon when the palace is open to the public. During the summer these tours are available in both Dutch and English. All tours begin at 14:00.

Camping can be quite an enjoyable experience when one takes a holiday. When enjoying Mother Nature’s offerings it is important that you plan ahead and come with the appropriate provisions.

Remember when planning a Eurocamp holiday in france, camping for example, that your tent is not as secure as your home. Even if you try to secure the tent by placing locks on the door flaps, the tent is still not burglar proof. This is important to remember as you do not want to leave valuables in the tent when leaving the area for a significant amount of time. If you should need to leave, then take them with you. If it’s something you really don’t need anyway, you’d be smart to just leave the item at home.

There are certain items that are helpful to have with you. Many campers don’t think of these items ahead of time and then when they do need them, sure wish that they had. Insect repellent is definitely a must to bring when camping. The pests will be much worse out in the great outdoors. By repelling certain types of insects, not only will you will be bite free but you could avoid contracting some illnesses from particular bugs. Rope is a great item to bring alone. It has a variety of uses. Many people also find it makes a terrific clothesline as more than likely you will need one. This is especially true if you plan to do any swimming.

Many people also take for granted that certain items will be provided. Toilet paper is one such item. Some facilities run out quickly. It’s also handy if you will be using the woods for your restroom. Additional batteries are a great item to include in your pre-holiday packing. You’d hate to be in the middle of nowhere and have your flashlight or other battery powered items run out of juice.

Also, some people forget to plan for the worst and fail to include a first aid kit with their gear. Often you will have minor incidents that would require some of the items included in such a kit. Another common mistake is when people have a first aid kit for camping, they forget to check and make sure to replenish any items that have been used from the kit.