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Toledo is a city located in central Spain. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Toledo itself was a fascinating medieval fortified hill town with a tangle of narrow streets. It is situated up on a hill with the Tagus River going around it which provided it with very good natural defenses. The walls and Alcazar were added to improve up on that. Historical records indicate that the town was called Carpetania until it was taken in 192 BC by the Romans and renamed Toletum. Under the Spaniards, Toledo was the capital of Spain until it was moved to Madrid in 1561. It was also the beginning point for the Spanish Renaissance and is closely linked to El Greco.

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A bullring is an arena where bullfighting is performed. Bullrings are often associated with Spain, but they can also be found in neighboring countries and the New World. Bullrings are often historic and culturally significant centers that bear many structural similarities to the Roman amphitheater. The most famous bullrings in the world are Plaza de toros de Mexico in Mexico and Plaza de toros Monumental de Valencia in Valencia, Venezuela. The main bullrings are usually found in Spain, southern France and Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

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Everyone knows about the incredible clubbing, and the electric, nighttime vibe, but there’s far more to this magical island… Wonderfully, clean, clear air and skies of the deepest blue. The summer is perfect for lazy beach days, and sports and water sports abound. And you’ll only need a light, cotton shirt when sitting on the terraces enjoying your evening cocktails…

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Recently we met you with some religious festivals around the world. Now we will to present some carnivals of the world. Share and enjoy…….

Notting Hill carnival

This great festival began initially from the energies of Black immigrants from the Caribbean, where the Carnival tradition is very strong. People living locally who dreamed of creating a festival to bring together the people of Notting Hill, most of whom as immigrants, were facing racism, lack of working opportunities, poor housing conditions resulting in a general suppression of good self-esteem. Colourful costumed dancers strut their stuff in time to their own floats beat. Swaying onlookers crowd ten and fifteen deep, whistles blowing and dancing in the streets.

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La Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic basilica under construction in Barcelona, Spain. La Sagrada Familia is one of Gaudi’s most famous works in Barcelona and one of Barcelona’s most characteristic buildings. Antoni Gaudí worked on the project for over 40 years. The first stone was placed on 1882, on the festival of St. Joseph. After Gaudi’s death in 1926, work continued under the direction of Dominick Sugranyes until interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1935.

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On the road out to the beach is located the new Cuidad de las Artes y las Ciencias, City of the Arts and Science. The enormous complex includes a huge science museum a planetarium, an unfinished concert hall and the massive L’Oceanografic, Oceanarium. Designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava and started in July 1996, it is an impressive example of modern architecture.

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Yesterday when i was searching for a particular volcano images at Google Earth i stumbled upon an island called Lanzarote, which one of the Canary Islands (Spanish islands). I have wondered for a moment why the results are taking me to this island and after reading some info i was amazed. I found out that Lanzarote is also known as the island of 100 volcanoes. Its volcanic origin has created a landscape with more than 300 volcanoes indeed.

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The Museu Picasso (Picasso Museum) in Barcelona, Spain, has one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. So if you are in Barcelona for tourist or whatever purposes, this is for sure one of the most significant, popular and visited museums in Barcelona.

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The United States Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean that are an insular area of the United States. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands and are located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of the four main islands of St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island, and many smaller islands. It is the only part of the United States where traffic drives on the left. The total land area of the territory is 346.36 square km.

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A seemingly growing trend in the cruise world is the residential cruise ship. And leading the way is The Magellan, at 860 feet long and weighing an incredible 72,000 tons. Facilities on-board include, restaurants, a spa, an indoor pool, an observatory, a greenhouse, a helicopter landing pad, a nightclub and a 450-seat live, satellite broadcast theatre. And, if that wasn’t enough, twelve new condos and a tennis court have now just been announced.

It is designed for the discerning traveler and if you have millions of dollars it will surround you with unparalleled luxury as you circumnavigate the globe.

With its unsurpassed craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, the Magellan redefines luxury. It boasts 15 public and residence decks, with 212 exclusive homes, lavish amenities and impeccable service.

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