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  Each tourists has to have in his list “ The Empire State Building”or also named “New York’s Representative Building”. This bulding is the tallest from the city, and the 86th floor is the one where all  the tourists admire the unforgettable view of the city. There you can feel really “high”,  because the building is the third tallest skyscraper in the United States and 15th tallest in the world.   During the summer time the lines of tourist are pret...

   Times Square is considered the symbol of New York City. It is an amazing skyscraper that has a lot of neon signs,huge monitors,tickers and sparkling windows.    Times Square –the heart of nightlife in New York has the same fame like Las Vegas  in Nevada. This place is also famous for the day of 31st of December  when gathers millions of people to celebrate  the New Year. This  tradition was born for about one century ago, in 1904, when for the first time appeared the neon s...

   Central Park is a unique place that makes New York to seem  alive. The huge park is located in the center of Manhattan and holds about 843 acres. The park offers a lot of playgrounds,  baseball areas, tennis courts, ice rinks, a lot of lakes, theatres, also considers to be the home for Central Park Zoo and for The Metropolitan Museum of Art.   When the City of New York bought the place for Central Park in 1853 it was  far away from civilization. So they made a competition for all that want...

  The Peterhof Palace is actually a series of palaces and gardens located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The most prominent architectural landmark of Peterhof palace and park ensembled is a huge baroque building of the Peterhof Palace, also known as “Petrodvorets”. The palace was built in the style of Petrine Baroque, "in 1714-1...

 It is one of the most beautiful lakes on earth. Once there, you will find that everywhere you look, you discover a magnificent sight to admire. Lake Baikal, located in southern East Siberia, is the largest reservoir of fresh water in the world. Its ability is 23,000 m3 and constitute 20% of the world's water. He is about 30 million years, and although scientists are trying to guess its mysteries. The lake has a special geographical location: Lake Baikal, is surrounded by mountains, in a huge depression.   ...

    The Hermitage is a state treasury, which is completing its stores and storage during several centuries. Therefore, the number of its museum exhibits is enormous. The State Hermitage Museum has a collection, numbering about three million works of art and monuments of world culture. In its structure  are present painting, drawing, sculpture and applied art, archaeological and numismatic materials. The Hermitage is one of the largest art museums in the world, the exhibitions and art collections from all m...

  Stating that France is one of the most romantic countries in the world is not enough. According to the leading tourist companies, France is among the most visited countries in the world. Beauty of its places is beyond any doubts. Paris conquers everyone with its marvelous white sandy beaches, lovely mountains, delicious cuisine, exquisite wine and so much more. Dotted with medieval castles, you will have the feeling that you are in a country full of knights and kings. From time to time lovers need to announce their love for each other...

 Without doubts, there is no France without the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is an icon of Paris and France. It is the most notorious man-made construction in the world.  This Tower is named Eiffel in the honour of its designer, Gustave Eiffel. It weighs 7.300 tons. Each year it is painted in a new colour. Building of the Eiffel Tower took 3 years, nobody liked it, the public had a rather cold reaction, but then people considered the Tower to be awesome, huge and impressive. According to its designer, the Tower h...

  Saint Paul de Vence is a charming fortified village in Provence, with art galleries, boutiques and nice cafes. It is difficult to find something not adorable about this unique village. A walk on its streets reveals elegant fountains, vine-covered stone walls and medieval statues. Besides, there are amazing views of mountains and sea. Let us agree that this is the perfect tourist trap.   Saint Paul de Vence hosts over 2.5 million tourists annually. It isn't the easiest town to get to, since it isn't accessible by ...

  Canarreos Islands are located in the central-southern part of the Cuban archipelago. The pearl of the group, consisting of approximately 300 reefs, is Cayo Largo del Sur, one of the last untainted places on the planet. Cayo Largo del Sur, also called simply Cayo Largo, stretches along 27 km of excellent virgin beaches, and it is one of the most spectacular locations throughout the state of Cuba. Nature has proved to be prodigious with its beautiful beaches. Crystal-clear waters and fine, white sand make it a splendid holiday destination...

  Varadero resort, located 120 kilometers away from Havana, is one of the most popular destinations in the world for more than half a century, with its great night clubs, palm trees, sunny weather and sandy beaches. Low prices, fine beaches, high-quality services and warm people place Varadero beach on the top of any perfect-destination ranking. Moreover, it is said that it is the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean. Despite the large number of tourists, the beach is large enough to cope with the crowds.   What ma...

  Cayo Coco is a dream island in the province of Ciego de Avila -the fourth largest island of Cuba, part of the Archipelago of Camagüey -and without doubts it is one of the most paradisiacal places in Cuba and the whole world. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the northern coast of Cuba, in the north area of Ciego de Avila, being formed by numerous keys, among which Cayo Roman, the biggest in Cuba, Cayo Coco, Cayo Cruz, Cayo Guajaba, Cayo Sabinal and Cayo Guillermo. Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo  are among the biggest tou...

  Tropicana is one of the most famous night clubs in Havana, Cuba and can be considered a landmark of Havana. Over the years, it has attracted many celebrities among which Ernest Hemingway, Edith Piaf, Orfelia Fox, Marlon Brando, Sammy Davis and Greta Garbo.   Everyone that comes here appreciates the unique style of the Tropicana. It is said (in the book that retells the history of the club) that the nights spent at Tropicana were the source of inspiration for today’s Las Vegas. Tickets for a show at ...

  La Zorra y el Cuervo is considered to be one of the city’s best venues for Latin jazz and it is located on La Rampa (23th street) between N and O street, within close proximity to the Habana Libre hotel.     It is not without reason that this jazz club is considered one of the best nightclubs in Havana. Some of the most beloved musicians in the world performed here. Besides, its location on La Rampa is easily accessible for everyone. The club resembles an English pub, with the basement-l...

  The interior is decorated in the style of the 50’s, featuring classic cars and motorbikes. The vintage cars are the highlight here –these are three classic American cars -a shiny yellow Chevy, a Pontiac and a Buick. An airplane hanging from the ceiling and pictures on the wall, among which those immortalizing once the presence of Ernest Hemingway here are the last touches that make the ambiance an exclusive one. The club brings nightly performances every other weekday, from 9.30 pm up until the morning.  ...

  La Bodeguita del Medio is a reference place in Havana, and the ideal place for those willing to have a great time in a warm, friendly atmosphere, that has hosted several famous personalities along time. It is located on a cobbled street in Old Havana district, very close to the cathedral.     Here at this pub, the famous Mojito cocktail from rum, mint, sugar and soda was invented, prepared here since its opening in 1942. It is also famous for the fact that it was a meeting place for intellectu...

  La Cocina de Lilliam is undoubtedly the most beautiful garden restaurant in Havana. The restaurant is set in a well-known villa in Miramar, surrounded by a luxuriant garden with lovely fountains and lush vegetation. The garden is beautifully furnished and well-appointed up to the last detail, so that it creates a warm and secluded ambience for its clients.   Here you will enjoy some of the best food you can find in the city, along with flawless service from the hosts. The freshly cooked food will make it an unforgett...

  La Guarida is one of the most famous paladars in Havana and can be considered among the best ones in Cuba. It benefits from a central positioning, being located in a residential area right in the centre of Havana. The restaurant is set in a lovely private home and offers an excellent menu, which explains its popularity among tourists.   The interior is tastefully decorated, while frames with the previous owners embellish the walls. Slick service and cosy atmosphere are the last touches that make it...

  Founded in 1519, Havana is an impressive city with its numerous churches, ancient forts, over 50 museums, eighteenth and nineteenth-century buildings and spectacular squares everywhere. It is divided into three areas: Central Havana, Vedado and Old Havana.      Gran Teatro de La Habana is part of the Palacio del Centro Gallego complex, located downtown. It has hosted several famous performances over time and it is now the headquarters of the Opera and National Ballet of Cuba.  ...

  Trinidad is one of the seven settings founded by Spanish conquistadors, which later became one of the main targets of pirates. Due to sugar industry, the city became very prosperous in economic terms.      Trinidad and the nearby Valle de los Ingenious were included in UNESCO patrimony in 1988. If you visit the town, you will immediately understand why: the beautiful restored homes, holy churches and inner covered courtyards emanate an atmosphere of the colonial era. Architecture and the ...

  About 140 km east of Havana, in the western province of Matanzas, Varadero town is located, which is the largest tourist resort in the Caribbean. Varadero awaits visitors with a white sandy shore of 20 km, where you can practice almost all water sports: swimming, diving, sailing, windsurfing; numerous hotels with high-quality services, and many other opportunities to practice sports.   Varadero has been the tourist center for Cubans since 1872, but has become known worldwide since the 1930s, when an American mil...

  Almudena cemetery in Madrid City, the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world, is home to nearly 5 million graves and has become a tourist attraction. With a history of 125 years, Almudena is the cemetery of Spain’s greatest personalities and offers tours to tourists interested in its existence.      The cemetery covers 120 acres of land and it is crowded with visitors especially on All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1. The cemetery was built in 1884 and it soon n...

  Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris is one of the most famous and fascinating places in the world, attracting thousands of visitors each year. It is no wonder, if we think about the great personalities that have found their eternal peace here: Moliere, Marcel Proust, Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Honore de Balzac, Chopin and others.       Stretching over 44 hectares with more than 12,000 trees, it is a true oasis of greenery and an outdoor museum. The name of the necropolis (Nekropol...

  Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, the place where Michael Jackson has found his eternal peace, is among the world's most fascinating and famous cemeteries, being one of the tourist attractions in the City of Angels.      Forest Lawn is located on the hills of Hollywood, on the southern slope of the San Fernando Valley, near Burbank and is bordered by Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. It is a cemetery of stars and is part of the cemetery Forest Lawn Memorial Par...