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Termessos Old City

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.

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

The Basilica of Saint Mark

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.

Posted on December 21st, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

The Cologne Cathedral

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.

Posted on December 18th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Munster Cathedral

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.

Posted on November 28th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Tivoli Gardens

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.

Posted on October 26th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Finding a great holiday in France

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.

Posted on October 24th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona is a true splendor. It is one of the most famous and most beautiful squares of Rome. Great, full of terraces and artists who paint outdoors, Piazza Navona has no less than three wells. The highest is  the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Each of the four statues that decorate this moment is a river on many different continents: the Nile, Ganges, Danube and Amazon. The other two wells are in the northern market Fontana di Nettuno and Fontana del Moro in the South.
Here, during winter, it is organized one of the greatest Christmas fairs in Europe.
This is definitely one of the most beautiful and popular Baroque sites worldwide. Its aspect results from the ruins of Domitian Stadium. Once, here were held the races.
Today market is full of vendors and street performers and cafes where you can enjoy a cappuccino. It is very fun at night, when artists gather to draw portraits and caricatures.
This market is a marvel of light and sculpture. In the center of the market there is the most spectacular fountain which was also built by Bernini, La Fontana dei Fiumi, in 1651.
Piazza Navona is a lively place with outdoor cafes. At Christmas time, the market is full of stalls sit and making miniature Christmas atmosphere to be a true delight.

Also for more details you can visit this site Sale Riunioni

Posted on July 21st, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Olympiapark

The Olympiapark is located in Munich, Germany, and it is an Olympic olimpiaparkPark whose construction has begun for the 1972 Summer Olympics games. This park still serving as a venue for cultural and religious events.
It is a place located in the north of Munich and it also contains the Olympic stadium, the Olympic tower and many wonderful gardens and lakes.

The Olympiapark will be a World Cup fan park while hosting the Football World Cup every year.

This park is a great area to be visited by tourists while doing some outdoor activities and many easy sports, also with your friends. So go for a walk along these many paths of the park and take benefit of it as long as you can. You may never know when it will be the last time you visit this place. Catch the sounds and be ready for a great concert or game and go buy your ticket.

This is the remarkable modern landscape today, which in past was dull and flat, being surrounded with many ugly buildings. Now, it was transformed into something more acceptable. The roof flows with the land and the landform sweeps into the water. The tented structures were designed by the architect called Günter Grizmek. Along its history, many successful projects were released throughout this area, making the park the only one which has a landscape quality alike the ancient Olympia.

Also from this place Versammlungsräu you can get more informations.

Posted on July 20th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Why To Choose A Motorhome

If you want to take a motorhome insurance, for example in the United Kingdom, you should know this is the cheapest form of  a car insurance.
You have to make your insurance not only for not being stolen, but also for winter if you have your own motorcaravan. The local autorities have often revealed that the salt levels are critically low because of the icy conditions. As the icy conditions continue to take hold, you should not waste your time and make your caravan insurance to cross the country if you want to relax during your holiday. mh
In this way, your camper van has relatively low risk of being stolen. There are even companes which will will give you benefits such as paying you some extra money. So that, don’t risk you motorhome and get one of it.
Otherwise, if you don’t have any vehicle and you want to take a time off, then you can also rent one. The best choice you can do is motorhomes, only if they are being driven by experienced drivers.
The best thing campervans have is that they can be used as an accomodation. You can relax during your journey. Even tough this vehicle is driven less than a car, it offers people much safety and better conditions.
Of course, you have less chances of theft in a motorcaravan rather than in a usual car. If you put together all prices you must pay in a holiday, you will realize this one is cheaper than any other and how cost effective the motor insurance is going to be.
Inside a motorhome which is equipped as a general house, you will have a large kitchen, a bedroom, and also a kind of living room, all of them being equipped. The basic does not miss of course. You will also have a proper toilet and a shower. Just exactly like a house. If you choose some of the best campervans, probably in the kitchen you will have an upscale galley. The furnishings in the kitchen look good and rezist things and scratches such as the stainless steel stove. Right on top you may have a microwave oven and a dish washer below too.
In the bedroom you will have a large queen bed, a TV and even a washing machine, if the campervan is at least a 2007 type. It’s a non-traditional styling. Depending on what you choose, you may have a full wall slide that opens up the inside.
Refering to the instrument panel we can say it is integrated with a steering column. There is also a pioneer navigation system that supplies data updates and entertainment as well.

Posted on February 21st, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Bora Bora Island

Bora Bora, the island in the middle of the Pacific, was called by many as the most beautiful place on Earth. The island is a mixture of shades of blue, from azure to dark blue of the ocean after the barrier reefs, all surrounding emerald mostly conferred by abundant vegetation of the Otemanu volcano.

The island of volcanic origin, Bora Bora, is actually a complex of small islands, formed along a barrier reef around the main island.
Bora Bora is the main favorite destination for honeymoon and also a visit in family which will be a unique experience.

Bora Bora is part of the French Polynesia and is located to the tropics, near Tahiti, from where air you can arrive in about 45 minutes. One trip here from Romania for example takes about 24 hours, and requires a stop somewhere in the United States of America.

Bora Bora Island, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean 225km northwest of Tahiti, has 6.5 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide. Bora Bora is an island of volcanic origin which was formed about 3 million years ago.

The climate is tropical, pleasant at any time of year, sunrise and sunset of the sun are impressive, and water’s clarity crosses the limit. Certainly, this would be one of the most splendid holiday ever happened to any of us. Those who had the opportunity to visit this land remained with a strong nostalgia even if this was just a visit, but it remained in memory the most beautiful place on earth, the so called Heaven on Earth.

In 1977 this island was named by Captain James Cook, Bola Bola which means “First Born”, and then, after the Americans arrived, this place was named Bora Bora, an island which is now visited by people from the most remote corners of the world.

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