The historical monuments of the world

What you’ve ever asked what are the historical monuments of the world? We have asked the question and we have responded.

Among the historical monuments more important find the Tower of Pisa, regarded as the leaning tower of Italy as one of the most worthy representatives of Europe.

The Roman Colosseum cannot go unnoticed and is that this colossus of the European architecture where once fought the gladiators attract thousands of tourists who come to the Italian capital in search of the greatness of the Roman Empire.

We went to Spain, specifically to Granada to discover the charms of the Alhambra, home to the royalty mora.

In South America, highlights one of the 7 new wonders of the world. We refer to Machu Picchu, the great ciudadela inca located in the city of Cuzco, Peru.

Another monument noteworthy in this area of the continent is the Monuments Moai culture Rapa Nui in Easter Island in Chile. Read the rest of this entry »

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Liverpool hotel Hard Days Night

In February of this year opened the doors in Liverpool hotel Hard Days Night, a theme hotel devoted to The Beatles, my favorite band of all time. An ideal for the entire fan, which prides.

The hotel offers 110 rooms, among which we standard rooms, executive and two suites, called appropriately Lennon and McCartney. In the photo illustrates the post, we appreciate the suite “Lennon”. Each room has pictures and pieces of art devoted to the four geniuses. The art on the group did Shannon, an acclaimed artist beatle.

As a special, the photo archive of the development of the work was done by Mike McCartney, younger brother of Paul, one of the two brains of the band. Read the rest of this entry »

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Travelling to Tenerife

Among the islands more popular than can be found in the geographical territory Spanish worth mentioning Tenerife as one of the most prominent tourists. Fell in the middle of the Atlantic and belong to the Canary Islands, it is neither more nor less than the larger island of this community both in the territorial sense as in the population. The tourist offer is very broad in Tenerife thanks to its perfect provision as a destination for the relaxation and entertainment, if you plan a vacation in Spain not discards to this city as one of your main options.

Tenerife has all kinds of destinations to know, each of them very different from others. Starting with nature, we can find a very diverse flora and fauna thanks to the microclimates that has, in the case of plants can be seen the growth of flowers only throughout Europe while in fauna stands of the aquatic origin thanks to the variety of fish that inhabit the region.

Among the places that you cannot fail to get to know in Tenerife found the Costa Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz, in the Americas, The Lagoon, The Giants and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (the capital). Also worth mentioning to the National Park of the Teide, the Rural Park of Anaga, to the Zoo Loro Park, the Nature Reserves of Mountain Red, Barranco of Hell or The Pigeons.

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Turkey Holidays Must Include A Visit To Historical Izmir

Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city and is located near a narrow gulf in the Aegean Sea. Cruise ships, yachts and other private boats can be seen speckling the coastline from the gorgeous beaches. The coastal area is brimming with activities and visitors can enjoy many restaurants, shops and attractions.

But Izmir has more than all the modern day marvels that a town this size can provide. Turkey holidays to this area must include visiting the ancient sites and cities in the area that have shaped the history of the human race.

Izmir is the home of the cities of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. The Temple of Artemis is located here and is one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Recent finds have uncovered many Neolithic artefacts in the area, proving that Izmir (formerly Symrna) has been actively occupied for the last 8500 years. A day trip to visit the Agora (city square) is a step back in time to the ancient Roman period and all its splendour.

Pergamon is a town located about an hour’s drive from Izmir. Here people have lived since pre-historic times. Ancient temples dedicated to Zeus and Athena along with an ancient library and other structures are scattered throughout the area. It is a breathtaking experience.

The many museums located throughout Izmir will take you through the history of civilization. This area has always been a developed area throughout the many different dynasties and time periods. The Ephesus Museum has an astounding collection of relics, including statues of Artemis and a 3rd century fresco of Socrates.

The Izmir bazaar is filled with culturally rich items for sale. Hand painted silk, dried figs and a host of other items can be purchased in this open air market. The night life in and around the bazaar is amazing. Bars and clubs, offering the finest Turkish foods and drinks are lively each and every night.

Enjoying the wonderful climate and clean beaches in the area is easy. However, in a place that is so rich in culture and history, you must make the time to visit these exciting places that make Turkey so distinctive.

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Health precautions when traveling

Before the forthcoming observations in Europe, the official Spanish DNA gives some valuable health advice to travel. The author of the note, Júlia Bestard, starts the article saying that in any trip “is advisable to have the vaccine tetanus-diphtheria. Rate the vaccine against hepatitis B, depending on the activities of risk. The yellow fever is mandatory if traveling to an endemic area”.

This may seem somewhat exaggerated and unusual. But then lists several places mentioning major diseases that can be contracted, depending on the activity. Diseases such as malaria, hepatitis and flu are mentioned, especially in developing countries.

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