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Preachers Rock, Pulpit, Norway

Preachers Rock, Pulpit, Norway
Visiting Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and riding the boat to some of the major fjords of Norway, the tourists will want to rise to one of the magnificent Norwegian mountains themselves, to see the beauty of Norwegian nature actually from a bird’s eye point of view, to breathe pure mountain air and feel the dream state while awake. In this case, Rock Pulpit will become the best choice. Located near... 

Place de la Bastille

Place de la Bastille
On the creation of the Paris area have not worked prominent architects, it is neither beautiful nor elegant. But it is precisely for the French symbol of liberty and a monument to all revolutions. This area was only created in the XVIII century, and before that guarded the eastern border of Paris, the fortress built by King Charles V and the Parisians called it “Bastille”. At the end of... 

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh Castle Rock) is an ancient fortress on Castle Rock in the heart of the Scottish capital – Edinburgh. Until recently, it was at the disposal of the British Ministry of Defense. The castle is open to the public and is a major tourist attraction in Edinburgh. Near it is the old main street of Edinburgh – the so-called Royal Mile. The castle is situated on the... 

British Museum, London

British Museum, London
British Museum – the main historical and archaeological museum of the British Empire (now – UK) and is one of the largest museums in the world. The British Museum was founded in 1753 based on three collections – the collection of renowned British physician and naturalist, Hansen P. Sloan Foundation, the collection of Count Robert Harley, as well as antiquarian Robert Cotton’s library,... 

The Reichstag, Bundestag building.

The Reichstag, Bundestag building.
Under the name of the Reichstag is now the most famous buildings in Berlin After the founding of the German Empire in 1872, it became necessary to have a large building for the Parliament. For approval of the project took 10 years. Of 183 contest entries, preference was given to the project by Paul Wallot. German architect has created an impressive building in the neo-Renaissance style with 137 meters... 

Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France
Arc de Triomphe in Paris is the famous arch that is located on an area of ​​Charles de Gaulle, to commemorate the great victory of Napoleon Bonaparte. On its roof there is a viewing platform, which offers magnificent views of the city. The facades facing the Arc de Triomphe in the direction of the Champs Elysees, going down to the Place de la Concorde, Tuileries garden and to the Louvre. On the... 

5 best places to visit in Chicago

5 best places to visit in Chicago
Chicago (Ill.) has 29 lakes with a beach and almost 31 283 hectares of parks. Chicago is the birthplace of modern architecture, unique silhouette are provided by the towering city skyscrapers. Historic landmark is the Water Tower – one of the few buildings that survived the “Great Fire”. Another landmark is the Chicago Art Institute, which is one of the best museums of fine arts United... 

Swanston Walk – Central Street Melbourne

Swanston Walk - Central Street Melbourne
Swanston Street is a major transportation center in Melbourne, Australia. Historically, it is one of the main streets of central Melbourne, as set out in 1837 as part of the Hoddle Grid, the location of the main streets, which is the central business district. It is named after Captain Charles Swanston, a banker and a prominent member of the Tasmanian Association of Port Phillip. Swanston Street runs... 

Best Places for weekend in Florida

Best Places for weekend in Florida
For most people, Florida is associated with two popular tourist places in the world: the first is Miami, with its nightclubs, fashionable restaurants and night hangouts and Orlando, with its famous attractions and amusement parks for children and adults. We want to introduce you to one of the best places for a quiet, safe, active living in Florida for both adults and children, young and old –... 

Sovereign Hill (Australia) – an ancient town-museum of gold

Sovereign Hill (Australia) - an ancient town-museum of gold
Sovereign Hill For the first time in Australia, gold was found in the middle of the nineteenth century, in 1851. The richest deposit was located not far from Melbourne. During the whole period of gold mining in these parts for a total of six hundred and fifty were produced tons of gold. But it did not last long, and in 1918 the last mine was. After that, dozens of towns turned into ghost towns, and... 
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