Berchtesgaden National Park is located in Land Berchtesgadener Land is the only national park in Germany located in the Alps. The park covers an area of 210 square kilometers in 1990 as part of "Biorezervatul Berchtesgaden" which was declared a UNESCO heritage. Mountain National Park is being Berchtesgadener Alpen most part situated in localities Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden Bischofswiesen, Marktschellenberg and Schönau am Königssee. To the east is bordered by Austria's Salzburg. In the park is located at an al...
The National Park Torres del Paine is a national park of Chile located between the Andes and the Patagonian steppe. Administratively, it belongs to the XII Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region and the province of Ultima Esperanza
Covering an area of 181 414 hectares (242 ha or 242 depending on sources), the park was created May 13, 1959. It was declared a biosphere reserve, 28 April 1978 by UNESCO.
This park is managed by a state agency in Chile, Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF). It ...
Banff National Park (in English: Banff National Park) is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, 120 km west of Calgary in Alberta. Its date of creation, 1885, making it the oldest national park in Canada. He is also registered since 1985 (the centenary of its creation) World Heritage by UNESCO with other parks of the Canadian Rockies.
Its 6 641 km2 of mountainous terrain includes many glaciers and ice fields (Icefields), areas of dense coniferous forests, and alpine landscapes. The park was extended north through Jasper Nat...
Disneyland Paris, formerly Euro Disney Resort and Disneyland Resort Paris is an entertainment complex of Walt Disney Company developed through a European company called Euro Disney SCA (which holds more than a third of the capital), then through Euro Disney Associes (a CNS).
The area covers 19.43 km ² (1 943 ha), thirty two kilometers east of Paris, in the new town of Marne-la-Vallee, mainly on the territory of the village of Chessy. A train station was funded by the French Stat...
Six Flags Magic Mountain is an amusement park company Six Flags, located in Valencia near Santa Clarita, California, a suburb north of Los Angeles.
The park opened May 29, 1971, Memorial Day weekend as the Magic Mountain. The park was owned by the Newhall Land and Farming Company, a development company behind the city of Valencia. The park was purchased in 1979 by Six Flags which Accola his name before that of the park.
The park is perhaps the amusement park known as the ...
Cedar Point is a theme park located in Sandusky, Ohio, United States, on a peninsula on Lake Erie. The park holds several records -it is the park with the most attractions, 69 different rides. Among them, there are 17 roller coasters including the Top Thrill Dragster, which has set many records (height, speed). The park also has a long white sand beach and two water parks (Soak City and Castaway Bay) two marinas, several hotels and Challenge Park (including attractions such as miniature go-karts, mini golf and others. &nbs...
Lisbon Oceanarium is a museum of marine biology located at Nations Park in Lisbon, Portugal, built as part of Expo 98.
This flag, designed by the American architect Peter Chermayeff, resembling a carrier and is installed on a pier surrounded by water. It is the second largest oceanarium in the world and contains an impressive collection of species - birds, mammals, fish and other marine life. The habitats chosen for its natural wealth in terms of fauna and flora, were as follows: Antarctic ocean...
The aquarium can meet all the varieties of marine life inhabiting Western Australia. In a transparent tunnel, you can visit the deep ocean and its many inhabitants, so close that they seem to be close at hand. Sharks, giant stingrays, turtles and countless fish surround you on all sides. The must is to dive together, snorkeling or bottles, in the midst of these sharks as terrifying for those who watch! Whale Watching from September to December....
The Oceanogràfic is a complex of approximately 100 000 square meters located in Valencia in Spain, where are represented the various marine habitats.
It was opened December 12, 2002. Designed by architect Felix Candela, lily-shaped, is the largest aquarium in Europe with 110 000 m² and 42 million liters of water....
Peles Castle is a castle in Sinaia, Romania, built between 1873 and 1914. It is considered one of the most beautiful in Romania and Europe. Peles Castle in Sinaia, the summer residence of the kings of Romania, was built at the wish of King Carol I of Romania (1866 - 1914), by Johannes Schultz and architect Karel Liman, and was decorated by famous decorators JD Heymann Hamburg, August Bembi in Mainz and Berhard Ludwig in Vienna.
Peles Castle may be considered the most important historic edifice in Roma...
Castle Howard is a great baroque residence located in Yorkshire, England, 40 km from York. This is one of the largest castles in the country. It was built between 1699 and 1712 for Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle by John Vanbrugh.
Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, treasurer general of the kingdom approach firstly William Talman, but then commissioned John Vanbrugh, a fellow of his political club, to build his country residence. This is the first realization of Vanbrugh, a gentleman dilettante in architecture and, to co...
Neuschwanstein Castle is located in Allgäu, Bavaria and it was built during the ruling times of Louis II of Bavaria, its construction having started in 1896. The castle is one of the most famous attractions of Bavaria and Germany. The interior architecture is characteristic for the nineteenth-century romantic stream. Due to its irrepetable beauty, the castle is called "the fairytale castle". ...
Fairy chimney houses are located in Göreme, a town in Cappadocia, Eastern Anatolia, which is the center of Turkey. Its origin dates back from the Roman period, being carved in rock and it represents now an amazing site with rock-hewn churches and chapels, along with some reminiscences of the underground cities. Thanks to its unique geological formations and archaeological sites in the world, was included in UNESCO in 1985....
The Stone House is located in Nas montanhas de Fafe, Portugal. It was built in 1974 between four large stones found on the site, its resistance being secured mainly by the two immense stone walls. ...
A cube is a dwelling house in the form of a tilted cube on a pole, also called pile dwelling or tree house. In the seventies cube houses built by the Dutch architect Piet Blom in Helmond and Rotterdam . His basic idea, that is built on columns, so the space under the building can remain open, was inspired by Le Corbusier .
The cube house Blom are three floors: the bottom of the so-called street house with kitchen and living room, in between the sky house with space for study and bedroom, and upper lo...
Burj al-Arab is the most luxurious hotel in the world. Burj al-Arab is 322 m high, being the second largest building, which is used exclusively as a hotel. Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea holds the record though. Burj al-Arab, or 'Arab Tower "is a symbol of Dubai. It is built on an artificial island and its foundations are moored 45 m below the seabed. It has 60 floors and 18 elevators. Burj al-Arab hotel has 202 suites. The 202 suites, all with two levels, feature bay windows offering breathtaking views of the Persian G...
A new luxury hotel on Las Vegas Strip, The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas is ideal for business travellers. It meets all the needs with its spacious meeting rooms, suites well equipped and many places to dine and relax. It opened in December 2007, right next to its sister property, the Venetian Hotel. The project costs about 1.9 billion. This huge hotel has an area of 645 473 m² in total on 50 floors (although the floors 4, 13 and 14 do not exist).
The hotel houses a casino 9 ...
This luxurious resort is beautifully situated on a tongue of land on the seaside comfortable and neat rooms and suites offer a relaxing stay, complete with swimming in the many private bays.The vast resort is full of tranquil spots to escape and rejuvenate. The spa complements the beautiful array of leisure activities.
Located 40 km from Athens, 15 km from the airport, 15 km from Cape Sounion, on the coast of Apollo, the Grand Resort Lagonissi completely renovated in 2002 is located on a peninsula of 40 hectares.
It...
The castle of Poppi is the main monument of Casentino. Unlike all other castles and medieval architecture of the area has not been ruined by time and by men having always been used as the residence of local administrative or political power, in fact even today it houses the Commune of Poppi. Since its inception, the castle's history is closely tied to that of the largest feudal family of Poppi Casentino that began in the middle of his great estates and manor abitň this for almost four hundred years: the Guidi.
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Castello di Ripa d'Orcia was part of the territorial organization of the Sienese Republic at least since 1271. During the 1300s belonged to the powerful family of Salimbeni who remained masters until the fifteenth century. In 1438 Siena Ripa permanently inserted in your county. The exact dating of the building, consisting of a massive square tower surrounded by a walled enclosure of irregular shape with a single access door, is difficult because of the numerous renovations and additions made at different times. Today it is privately owned si...
Erected by Cadolingi of Montecascioli, Castle Bibbione is documented in ancient manuscripts from the year 997 by the name of "Castrum Bibionis".
Equipped with a wall, which in the past served as a final defense for its inhabitants, the castle dominates a medieval village and ancient houses along the hillside of St. Angelo, in the Chianti, whose lands they reach the underlying Cassia and the river Pesa.
In 1511, Niccolo Machiavelli Bibbione bought the Castle, using it a...
A luxurious Tuscan accommodation that anyone would dream of while on Tuscan lands, Villa Gelsomino stands in a large exuberant park, enjoying breathtaking views across Arno Valley. The house is located near Bibbiena and Ponte a Poppi, among gently rolling verdant hills and enjoys the perfect location ever, as the closest village is within walking distance, along with the most famous cities in Tus...
Perched atop a hill, Villa Bellavista is a superb holiday destination to not be missed, surrounded by olive trees and offering incredible views on the Tuscan landscape, dotted with olive groves and natural forest. The house has been subject to recent restructuring and offers the latest amenities for a relaxing and fun-filled holiday. More details at ...
Villa Brigitta is a marvellous holiday destination, aimed to offer you the ultimate experience of your life. The origins of this great villa date back to the 16th century, being now skilfully restructured to bring back the past elegance and charm. The house is set in a large and exuberant park with beautiful ornamental monuments and fountains. The background reveals the Alpi Apuane rising majestically in the distance, while guests can reach with little efforts the famous beaches of Versillia as well. Furthermore, the ...
