Travel And Tourism: 2011/08

31.8.11

The Meteors : Monasteries Built on Rocky Peaks Greece 2011

The Meteors : monasteries built on rocky peaks

This monastery was founded in 14th century. Now it’s convent for nuns. It is located almost on the
outskirts of Kalambaka, a bridge there makes it easy to get there. This monastery was badly damaged
in World War II and the afterwards in civil war. So many precious and priceless water color paintings
on walls were erased and others were totally were destroyed. Fortunately the Monastery’s most sacred
asset the head of St. Charlambos was saved, about that its famous it wards off the illness. monasteries
are located at Metéora in greece, and most are perched on high cliffs and accessible by staircases cut
into the rock formations. They were created to serve monks and nuns following the teachings of the
greek orthodox church. Much of the architecture of these buildings is Athonit in origin. Of the 6 intact
monasteries, only the Holy Monastery of St. Stephen is inhabited by nuns. in the 9th century, an ascetic
group of hermit monks moved up to the ancient pinnacles. They were the first people to inhabit Metéora.
They lived in hollows and fissures in the rock towers, some of which reach 1800 ft (550m) above the
plain. This great height, combined with the sheerness of the cliff walls, kept away all but the most
determined visitors.

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26.8.11

Machu Picchu, Peru 2011

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian 15th-century Inca site located 7,970 ft above sea level.Ir is the one among the seven wonder of the world. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World.

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Machu Picchu, Peru

Canadian Rockies, Canada 2011

The majestic Canadian Rockies are the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains. They are a visitor’s wonderland and the playground for western Canada. They are older than the American Rockies and are formed from over thrusting.Canadian Rockies house five national parks, and four of those national parks (along with other provincial parks) combine to form a single UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of beautiful mountain landscapes, lakes, canyons, waterfalls, glaciers, peaks, limestone caves, and fossils. Mount Robson is the highest peak of the Canadian Rockies and climbing it is considered a challenge. These beautiful mountains are a haven for hikers and walkers alike.

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Canadian Rockies, Canada

Cape Town, South Africa

The city of Cape Town, South Africa came onto the world’s radar after the success of the FIFA Soccer World Cup held in 2010, which offered a chance for visitors to discover the many attractions and activities that can be enjoyed in this beautiful city. With a warm Mediterranean climate, plenty of beaches, the iconic Table Mountain and a thriving night-life, Cape Town is fast becoming a popular holiday destination for visitors from all over the world.

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Cape Town, South Africa

21.8.11

The Grand Canyon, United States 2011

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.

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Grand Canyon

13.8.11

Big Ben and the Parliament Square United Kingdom

London is beautiful city in Europe, especially in United Kingdom. As a capital city of United Kingdom, London has many interesting and beautiful places for visited. One of them is Big Ben and Parliament Square. Big Ben is the nick name for great bell of the clock at the north of the Palace of Westminster in London.
It has become icon of United Kingdom and London. Big Ben built in the 19 century by 96.3 meters high. It is the largest four faced chiming clock and the third tallest clock tower in the world. The clock and dials were designed by Agustus Pugin. The tower has a spiral staircase leading to a giant sized bell weighing 13.5 tons which will sound every hour.

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Big Ben and the Parliament Square

The Versailles castle France

The Chateau de Versailles castle is one of the largest palaces in the world and is one of the most visited chateaux in France.
Chateau de Versailles castle is a grand example of French architecture and the Versailles' history galleries which are around 18,000 metres squared in size which makes this the largest history museum in the world, with the contents comprising many different and significant masterpieces.
Chateau de Versailles has played major roles throughout its existence, not only during the French monarchy, but throughout the history of the French Republic and this palace is still used for both houses of parliament to sit.
Situated several kilometres Southwest of Paris, Chateau de Versailles was originally no more than a modest hunting lodge that was built by King Louis XIII in 1623. But his son, King Louis XIV abandoned the Louvre wishing to build a royal palace in place of this lodge and because he was so taken with the palace, in 1682 it become the official residence of the Sun King and his Court, replacing the Louvre and Saint-Germain Castles, which gave a grand statement of monarchical power. He also insisted that the Chateau de Versailles was for the people, and that his home should be open to one and all who wanted to visit.
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The Versailles castle

1.8.11

The Registan in Samarkand Uzbekistan

During centuries Registan Square was the center of Samarkand. The word Registan means “sand place”. There was a river running there many ages ago, before building the first Madrassah on the square. Years passed, the river dried out and left lots of sank there, that was the first place where the first Madrassah was built in the beginning of the 15th century and named Registan square. As the Madrassah was first built, all the holidays, parades, festivals and Sunday bazaars took place.
The ensemble consists of three Madrassah: Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century), Sher – Dor Madrassah (17th century) and Tilla-Kari Madrassah (gold covered)(17th century).
Madrassah– is the Muslim high educational institution. Only the boys from reach families studied there. The training lasted for 10, 12, 20 years. It was up to the discipline the student selected. The main discipline for all of them was Learning Koran. The rest of the subjects were not obligatory and could be selected by students.
The Ulugbek Madrassah was built by the Ulugbek’s order and guidance. It lasted only three years from 1417 to 1420. When the medresse was constructed, Ulugbek gave lectures on mathematics and astronomy till his death.
Sher-DorTwo years later, the ruler of Samarkand Yalangtush Bahadur ordered to build the copy of the Madrassah, and the second Sher-Dor Madrassah was built opposite it. The only difference was that it had two more winter teaching halls, but the main structure was the same as in Ulugbek Madrassah.

The Registan in Samarkand