Nov05
Published by Asya in Austria, Chillin, Cultural, Europe, Hiking, History, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, UNESCO, Walking
Hallstatt is a small picturesque village around 80 km away from Salzburg and is one of the most visited towns in Austria (beside Salzburg and Vienna). Surrounded by steep mountains, situated on the shores of Lake Hallstatt, it is described as one of the most picturesque towns in all of Europe. Since more than 7000 years people are living here. It’s a major archeological landmark and since 1996 is recognized by the UNESCO as world heritage.
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Nov03
Published by iv in Austria, Cities, Cultural, Europe, Monuments, Parks, Relaxing, Urban Tourism, Walking
Wachau is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria , located precisely between the towns of Melk and Krems. It is 30 km in length and was already settled in prehistoric times. It preserves in an intact and visible form many traces – in terms of architecture, urban design, and agricultural use, principally for the cultivation of vines. The Wachau was added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history.
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Nov02
Published by iv in Arts, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Relaxing, Russian Federation, Travel gear, UNESCO, Walking
The Cathedral of Basil the Blessed, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral erected on the Red Square in Moscow in 1555–1561. The Monument to Minin and Pozharsky is made of bronze. Not particularly large, it consists of nine chapels, built on a single foundation. According to legend, however, it was built by an Italian architect who was blinded so that he could never create anything that was similar or equal. The St. Basil’s Cathedral, along with the Red Square were inscribed by Unesco as World Heritage Sites in 1990!
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Nov01
Published by Asya in Asia, Europe, Hiking, History, Monuments, Travel Stories, Turkey, UNESCO, Walking
Nemrut is a 2,150 meters high mountain in Turkey, located near the province of Adiyaman. At the top of the mountain, King Antiochus I Theos (69-36 B.C.) built his tomb-sanctuary along with huge statues (8-9 m high) – two lions and two eagles, and various Greek and Persian gods. Mt. Nemrut was designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The nearby town of Ad?yaman is a popular place for car and bus trips to the site, and one can also travel by helicopter. Tourists typically visit Nemrut during June through August.
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Oct28
Published by iv in Biking, Climbing, Cultural, Europe, Extreme, France, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Skiing, Travel gear, UNESCO
One mountain landscape, which spans the contemporary national borders of France and Spain, centered around the peak of Mount Perdu, a calcareous massif that rises to 3 352 metres. Mont Perdu(meaning lost mountain) is the third highest mountain in the Pyrenees. The mountain is approached by two of Europe’s deepest canyons on the Spanish side. The landscape is a stunning mix of bleak mountains, pastoral countryside, lakes and forests. Mont Perdu site is registered on the Worldwide Heritage list since 1997.
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Oct22
Published by iv in Cultural, Europe, Germany, History, Parks, Photos, Poland, Relaxing, Walking
Muskauer Park is an exceptional example of a European landscape park. The Park is located in the city Bad Muskau on the border between Germany and Poland. It covers 3.5 square kilometres of land in Poland and 2.1 in Germany. It lies along the river Nisa. Park Muzakowski was damaged considerably during WWII, so much of it has had to be restored.
The founder of the park was Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau (1785-1871), the author of the influential Hints on Landscape Gardening. It uses the techniques of ‘nature painting’ to create a harmonious garden-as-artwork. The site also features a reconstructed castle, bridges and an arboretum.
The park contains a high diversity of plant species and over 650 of them grow there. Designed as ‘a painting done with plants’, it uses the advantages of local plants and is an ideal place to take a charming walk.
On Juli 2, 2004, the UNESCO inscribed the park on the World Heritage List.
Oct22
Published by misha in Adventure, Eating, Europe, Fishing, Hotels, Italy, Monuments, Museums, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories, UNESCO
Named after Aeolus, god of the winds, the Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago not far from Sicily’s northern coast in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Also emerged as the Lipari Islands and Isole Eolie, the principal islands of the chain are Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Vulcano. Between them the islands boast beautiful scenery, great beaches, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, good fishing and, of course, some live volcanic activity. Photo by: adam butler photography
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