An introduction of ancient Pompeii

By: Emily Whale Ancient Pompeii has developed into a place of worldwide fame for the incredibly particular drama that must have taken place at some point in the golden era of the Roman Empire. The notion of an erupting volcano, in the company of clouds of fluttering black gas along with dust, a rainfall of pumice stone as well as lastly rivers of the molten rock are well for the most excellent Hollywood tragedy and drama. Ancient Pompeii is discovered around 100 years ago. In addition the fame of Pompeii has been guaranteed by means of the enormous range of objects which have been conveyed to light, numerous of which stand...

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Reality or fantasy? Legends of Verona

By: Lia Contesso Spending some days in one of the hotels in the centre of Verona, is a perfect way to dive into its history and know its legends: some stories already made the tour of the world, like the one of Romeo and Juliet, and others that the people of the city gladly tell to the tourists, curious to get to know the city they are visiting. Both in the centre and in the nearby periphery you can hear interesting stories: staying in a hotel in San Michele Extra, for example, you will be able to hear the story of the Montorio Castle, which is said to hide a book of command, while in the hotels in the centre of Verona you will hear stories about the arena and other historical places. The books of command were said to be very common in the past times, but the story goes that...

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The Fashion Capital of the World - Milan

. Unlike the Mediterranean climate in most part of Italy, due to its geographical position, Milan enjoys a humid subtropical climate with some continental features. In summer, it is hot but humid, with an average temperature varying from 14 to 29 degrees and thunderstorms at the same time. In winter, the temperature ranges from zero to 8. The winters in Milan are relatively mild but foggy and snowfalls are quite common. Milan Fashion Week The status of Milan in the fashion industry can be seen clearly from the semi-annual fashion week held by Milan. During February to March each year, it is the Spring/Summer event and later from...

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The Islands of the (isole) Lagoon: Murano, Burano, Torcello

Se sto  a Venezia per qualche giorno, potrebbe essere molto interessante per aggiungere un giro delle isole al vostro programma di viaggio, alla scoperta di luoghi unici, che sembrano appartenere ad un'altra epoca. Murano è probabilmente la più famosa isola della laguna, e deve la sua fama al processo tipica del vetro soffiato: è su questa isola che tutti i laboratori dei produttori di vetro hanno concentrato fin dalla fine del 13 ° secolo, quando tutte le fonderie sono stati trasferiti qui da Venezia per evitare il pericolo di incendi. Da allora l'arte del vetro si è sviluppata e le creazioni in vetro di Murano sono ormai conosciuti...

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An Overview of Historical Islamic Mosques in Egypt by Ismail Abaza

Cairo is known as the City of 1,000 Minarets because of its many mosques. Many of these mosques are open to visitors, and in fact, Cairo has an ongoing program for the restoration of ancient mosques, a few of which ranks as some of the oldest to be found in the world. Certainly some are the grandest to be found anywhere. Many visitors to Egypt, who arrive with even a meager interest in this architecture and a slightly open mind, and particularly those with a creativity streak, will be awestruck by their beauty and design. Yet, and unfortunately, many western visitors may completely bypass these wonders of a very different civilization. For...

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The most famous oasis in Egypt

The most famous oasis in Egypt, that of Siwa, is located 300 km south of Matrouh, near the border with Libya. Siwa is one of the most picturesque places in Egypt, situated on the ancient trade route of the historical dates ending in Memphis. The people of Siwa speak Berber dialect and have a culture different from the rest of the country. Lush and productive, the main attraction is made up from the oasis of Siwa itself and its lakes. A small museum, said House of Siwa, contains a small exhibition of garments and traditional tools. The territory Siwa is the westernmost of the oases of the Egyptian desert (latitude N29 14 25 32 E longitude),...

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luxor in breve

  Luxo  Nessun ciità nel mondo ha tali ricchezza ed antichità dell'umanità conservata come è stata in luxor. Questa città antica è una vecchia parte “thebes di cento porti„ che ha accolto favorevolmente gli ospiti da tutti i paesi del mondo antico circa 670 chilometri di sud di Cairo, luxor ancora attrae i migliaia degli ospiti. ogni passo prendete copre un zona storica e ogni pietra richiama una leggenda.  Nessun altro posto nell'Egitto ospita tanti monumenti e tombe egiziani (intorno 7000 tombe). È uno  dei posti più attraenti dell'Egitto per i turisti che cercano sia l'avventura che la conoscenza. La valle dei re   ...

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Costa Rica Tours

voleva recarsi in Costa Rica, prima venne l'inverno a Chicago. Il pensiero di lussureggiante vegetazione, flora incredibile e il sole caldo è stato il mio pensiero per aiutare attraverso il grigio e il freddo dell'inverno Midwest. E, finora, ha funzionato! Ho viaggiato il nostro programma "Esperienza Costa Rica e devo dire che era proprio come incredibile di persona come i client foto hanno rimandato per anni. E 'una destinazione abbastanza vicino alla maggior parte di noi che vivono negli Stati Uniti che i collegamenti dei voli non sono un problema e il cambio di orario è minimo quindi il jet lag non è un problema. Questo è diventato...

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