Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka and largest city and main port of the country, combines all the colors and cultures that make up the island, blending them into a mosaic of markets, gardens and buildings of all kinds, all close to a narrow strip of waterfront. Many visitors enjoy what remains of the city’s […]
Continue readingGuide To Cappadocia, What To See And What To Know In Turkey
Cappadocia is located in the heart of Turkey and is included within the area bounded to the east of Kayseri, from Aksaray to the west, north and south from Hacibektas Niğde. It was once the heart of the Hittite empire, then became an independent kingdom and, finally, a Roman province. It’s now one of the […]
Continue readingIstanbul, Guide To The Door Of The East
Istanbul (formerly known as Constantinople, 330-395 AD, then as Byzantium AD 395-1453) is the largest Turkish city, reminiscent of the exotic East and the Western taste. It stands on the Bosphorus Strait, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, which separates Europe from Asia. On the western shore, then, the European side of […]
Continue readingGuide To Bangkok: The City With The Longest Name In The World
Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrata-nkosin Mahintharayutthaya Maha-dilokphop Nophosin Ratcha-thaniburirom Udomrathaniwetma-hasa amonphiman awatansathit Sakkathatiya Witsanukamprasit. It means: City of Angels, Great City of Immortals, Magnificent City of the Nine Gems, Throne of the King, City of Royal Palaces, House of the Gods Incarnate, Built by Visvakarman at behest of Indra. The Thais call it Krung Threp briefly, or “City […]
Continue readingAshgabat, Turkmenistan’s Leadership Of The Capital
Ashgabat is the largest city and capital of the Turkmen land, located near the border with Iran and has a population of nearly seven hundred thousand inhabitants. Razed to the ground for the first time in the first century AD, the city-then a mere village-was rebuilt a little at a time, as a major center […]
Continue readingPamukkale, Turkey: The Spectacle Of The Falls Of Rock
The thermal springs of Pamukkale, which translated from turkish means “Cotton Castle”, located in the province of Denizli, in southwestern Turkey, is about 2700 meters long, and thanks to a height of 160 meters, can be glimpsed and admired by a great distance. Every second, 250 liters of hot water gush from the source. The […]
Continue readingAnkara, The Capital Of Turkey Sights
Ankara, the ancient name from the famous Angora wool produced here, is the capital of Turkey since 1923. Just for this, is the seat of government, ministries, embassies, universities, etc. Typically, a day is considered sufficient for a visit, even if stopping a few more days will allow you to discover the best. The low […]
Continue readingAmman, Capital Of Jordan And The Citadel
Amman, capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city full of contrasts offering a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. In the commercial heart of the city, ultra modern buildings, hotels, restaurants, art galleries and boutiques rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee […]
Continue readingGuide To Abu Dhabi And Saadiyat Island In UAE
Located in the center of the coast of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is a city of about 1.6 million inhabitants growing and growing and is one of the best places for a holiday in the Persian Gulf, contending in Dubai the scepter of the most interesting cities of the region. The city of Abu Dhabi […]
Continue readingKlimt 2012: For Special Exhibitions In Vienna
Maybe the year of the end of the world, this 2012 Mayan prophecy began under inauspicious, It is certainly the year of the famous Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, if still alive, the next 14 July would have celebrated his 150th birthday. Such a date could not pass unnoticed, and so here is a series of […]
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