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Kilwa is an Islamic community on an island off the coast of East Africa, in present day Tanzania. It was the principal of about thirty-five ports of trade on the Indian Ocean, trading gold, ivory, iron and coconuts from southern Africa during the 11th through 16th centuries AD. The Great Mosque of Kilwa is the earliest remaining mosque structure on the East African coast. It was likely founded in the tenth century, but the two major stages of construction date to the eleventh or twelfth and thirteenth century, respectively. The mosque was built in two stages - the small, northern prayer hall, in the 11th century, and the southern enlargement in the 14th century.

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The wall that encloses the present-day Old City of Jerusalem, in Israel/ Palestine was built in the sixteenth century and originally it had seven gates; an eighth, aptly named New Gate, was added in the late nineteenth century in the wall’s northwest sector. The Damascus Gate is one of many entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem and it has been the site of the city’s main entrance since ancient times. It is the busiest and most magnificent of all Jerusalem’s gates.

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This wonderful village is on the edge of the Black Forest, in southern Germany, an ideal destination for a wine weekend. From Strasbourg, you’ll pass hills covered with terraced vineyards; the statue of a fat, naked Bacchus signals that you’ve arrived at the tiny downtown. Main Street’s pastel houses lead to the market place, which is crowned by the Town Hall, with a gothic inscription relating local history back to 770 on the facade. Join the businessmen in pinstripes at the outdoor wine bar, though a word to overindulgers: legend has it that any reveler who falls into one of the (sparkling-clean) irrigation ditches that run through town is destined to marry a local.

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These days Tel Aviv boasts with high-concept industrial shops, single-artist showrooms, and expertly curated furniture boutiques are popping up across the city. At Israeli artist Ayala Serfaty’s just-opened Aqua Creations Showroom, you’ll find a selection of ottomans and chairs covered in velvet or Lycra and in organic shapes—bubbles; poufs.

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Castello di Bagnolo is a cozy villa with 5 apartements fully furnished in total respect of the ancient country style. Wide, peaceful greenspaces in the over 30 hectares of the estate, woods, prairies, vineyards, beautiful landscape and surroundings of highly turistical value. A nice to swim enormous swimming pool. Private visits to the Park and the Castle on request.

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I’m presenting you one truly masterpiece of the erosion. The Natural Ischigualasto and Talampaya Parks are geological formations and natural parks located about 200 from La Rioja city, Argentina. The landscape is the result of erosion by water and wind in a desert climate, with large ranges in temperature on the day and the night. There are impressed forms: the sphinx, the chimney, the monk, the totem, the Gothic Cathedral, the chess board, the botanical garden and more. In 2000, the parks became a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Their purpose is to protect important archaeological and palaeontological sites found in the area.

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Today the San Francisco‘s Mission District is well known for its vibrant latino culture, colourful murals, and hip artistic spirit. The Mission is now experiecing the second coming with a new crop of restaurants, boutique and more. The best place to stay there is the 21-room Inn San Francisco (doubles from $175), set in an 1872 mansion, brims with authentic Victorian details—ornate woodwork; marble fireplaces; featherbeds—minus the chintz (not a weathered doily in sight). Don’t miss the rooftop deck with 360-degree views of the city.

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Situated on the Costa del Sol, Benalmadena covers an area of almost 30km² and is located only 19 kilometers from Malaga Airport. Famous for its leisure facilities, it is one of the main tourist destinations on the Costa del Sol. With a huge number of foreign tourists a variety of types of restaurants is enormous. You have the choice of all nationality restaurants, including, Chinese, Italian, Dutch, Lebanese, Irish pubs etc.

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Home to award-winning beaches, St. Pete Beach, Florida, is where you can find a wide range of museums, art galleries, natural attractions and entertainment. St. Pete Beach is a significant tourist destination, having over 3,000 accommodation units, including major hotel and motel operations as well as many attractions, restaurants, nightlife, and more. The city attracts visitors with the famous Salvador Dali Museum, award winning Fort De Soto Park and the St. Pete Pier.

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Mijas is a beautiful little village located in the Spanish province of Malaga on the Costa del Sol. Perched comfortably in the hillside at 428 m above sea level it is also known as “Villa Blanca”, or “white town”. Mijas is a superb choice for either holiday or full time living. If there were ever a typical Spanish village worthy of a visit then this is the one.

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