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TipasaTipasa is another city located in the coastal ruins of the Roman military colony of Algeria. What is different here compared to other ruins is that the former city has imprinted architectural traces of several civilizations on it : Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Christian. Mausoleum, forum, basilica, the main road, cemetery, amphitheater, baths and theaters are still observable. Also, a series of local ...
Tipasa - The Best Places to Visit in Algeria
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DjemilaThe Djemila city lies at an altitude of 900 m above the sea level. Its temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and other structures are striking examples of the Roman town planning adapted to the location in the mountains. Djemila was during the Roman town known as Cuicul. Today Djemila is a small village in the mountains of the north coast of Algeria, but the ruins of the former city are observed today and ...
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TimgadThe ruins of Timgad can be found near the Sahara desert, near Batna. Over the time, sand covered the Roman city retaining much of the buildings in good condition. In 1983 the site was recognized by UNESCO as a protected area. It seems that initially it was a fertile region which is the reason why this place was chosen by the Romans. Over time, however, exploitation of land made t...
Timgad - The Best Places to Visit in Algeria
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ConstantineThe "Eastern Capital" of Algeria is located near the border with Tunisia in the mountains on both sides of the ravine. This is the third largest city (750 inhabitants), the most beautiful and unusual city, not only in Algeria, but in the entire world. Constantine is considered to be the largest pearl in the Algerian necklace. There is a legend that once the rough river Rummel was carved in a rock ...
Constantine - The Best Places to Visit in Algeria
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OranOran is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Algeria. The capital of the eponymous province (vilayet), and in the era of French colonial rule it was the place of the eponymous department. Oran is the most European of all the Algerian cities - at the time the Spaniards owned it for nearly 300 years. The town's name derives from the French name Wahran, which is translated from the ancient language of th...
Oran - The Best Places to Visit in Algeria
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AnnabaAlgeria’ s economic capital of the East is situated in a convenient bay, and a well-developed port infrastructure. The city's population is composed of 400 thousand inhabitants. This is one of the magical cities that is ready to reveal all its secrets and teach travelers a lot of impressions. Annaba was founded by Arab wars in the 7th century near the ruins of the ancient city of Hippo, which was buil...
Annaba - The Best Places to Visit in Algeria
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BiskraBiskra is an amazing city oasis, another "capital" of Algeria. It is located on the northern edge of the Sahara. The city's population is about 170 000 inhabitants. This is a beautiful city, where history merges together with modernity and culture merges with science. The whole of Africa considers this city its pearl. Biskra has received the status of the capital of dates. Huge plantations of d...
Biskra - The Best Places to Visit in Algeria
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AlgiersAlgiers is the capital and the largest city of Algeria. The town's name comes from "al-Jazairi," which in Arabic means "the island" as before there were four islands close to the city that have become part of the mainland in 1525. History The city was founded in the X th century on...
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The Mausoleum of Imam al-BukhariIn the village Khortang, twelve kilometers away from Samarkand, is one of the shrines of the Muslim world – the Memorial Complex of Imam al-Bukhari . The prominent Sunni scholar theologian Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail Abu Abdallah al-Bukhari went down in history as the author of the second largest after the Quran Islamic book - a collection of the most authentic hadith, " Al-Sahih al Zhomi . " He...
The Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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Hazrat-Hyzr MosqueThe Hazrat-Hyzr Mosque is situated on the Tashkent street, on the hill, opposite Kusama ibn Abbas. The building was constructed in 1823 and according to an old document it is included in a single complex with mazar Kusama ibn Abbas, and was even associated with the road. The architecture of the mosque belongs to the so-called avian type of building, popular in the nineteenth century. In 1854, the previous...
Hazrat-Hyzr Mosque - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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RukhabadOne of the earliest surviving buildings in Samarkand epoch of Amir Temur is the Rukhabad tomb . It was built in the eighties of the XIV century precisely on the same axis as the tomb of Amir Temur, they connected the luxurious shady alley paved with marble slabs. The mausoleum was erected over the burial of the famous mystic Samarkand, Sheikh Burkhaniddin Sagardzhi. The name of the mausoleum Rukhabad is " Abode...
Rukhabad - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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MaturidiIn the old part of Samarkand is situated the place of worship Maturidi . Abu Mansur al-Maturidi was one of the first theoreticians of Islam. He immortalized his name as the creator of the teachings of the philosophical foundations of Muslim faith. This received doctrine was subsequently called " Maturidi " become very popular. The fundamental studies of Al-Maturidi in ...
Maturidi - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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Ulugbek ObservatoryThe Uzbekistan astronomer of the Middle Ages ordered the construction of the Ulugbek Observatory in Samarkand in 1928. It was a huge cylindrical structure with a height of 30 meters and 46 meters in diameter. The amazingly accurate location of the meridian provides an unprecedented accuracy of dimensions, which was not equal to that of Galileo who invented the telescope. Ulugbek and his colleagues invented...
Ulugbek Observatory - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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ТashkentFrom the Registan Square begins one of the most ancient streets of Samarkand - Tashkent . In ancient times it was one of the most important caravan routes linking Samarkand to the Tashkent oasis, the Ferghana Valley, China. This street has always been a centre of trade since the time of Amir Temur. No wonder the very beginning, the walls of the Sher-Dor have been a shopping mall Chorsu, built in the XVIII century. Bibi Khanum and Si...
Тashkent - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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Shahi Zinda (Tomb of the Living King)The unique ancient monument can be found in the south-eastern slopes of the ancient ruins of Afrasiab. Remember it was built, almost all of the 25-century history of the city. The name originates from its holy relics - a group of cool and quiet rooms which are believed to be the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin, Kusama ibn-Abbas. He was one of those who preached Islam in the area and later the complex h...
Shahi Zinda (Tomb of the Living King) - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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Bibi Khanum MosqueSuccessful trips to India, prompted by Timur thought to build a mosque to surpass all the parameters of the mosques of the world, praising his empire forever. Hundreds of architects, artists and builders were brought to Samarkand. The construction lasted five years (1399-1404) and at the return of the military campaign of Timur the mosque was found finished. Bibi Khanum was referred to as the eldest wife of...
Bibi Khanum Mosque - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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Gur-Emir MausoleumIn 1404, the favorite grandson of Amir Timur, Sultan Muhammad, who was to inherit the throne after the death of Tamerlane suddenly died. Temur was desperated and ordered to build a beautiful mausoleum in Samarkand for him. For himself, he prepared a humble tomb in his hometown Shahrisabse. A year later, Timur died on the way home from China and according to some records, because of mountain roads and snow, he was buried in the luxurious Gur Emir mau...
Gur-Emir Mausoleum - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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Registan SquareIn times of Temur, the Square became the center of Samarkand. It heralds proclaimed the will of Khan, calling people sounds copper pipes. There were public executions, and they celebrated the beginning of the successful end of war. The emperor marched victoriously over the area, returning from countries capturing treasures, slaves, and the heads of enemies, put on a spear. The first and the most important - Ulugbek Madras...
Registan Square - The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand
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The Abbey of San FruttuosoThe Abbey of San Fruttuoso of Capodimonte is a sacred structure beautifully located in the bay with the same name in Camogli , in the Golfo Paradiso in the terrestrial and marine park of Portofino . The remarkable abbey was dedicated to San Fruttuoso of Tarragona , who was the bishop and a saint of the Spanish third century , whose ashes are kept at the abbey, where they had been transferred as a result of the A...
The Abbey of San Fruttuoso - The best touristic attractions in Portofino, Italy
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The Monastery of CervaraThe fantastic Monastery of Cervara, or also called the Abbey of St. Jerome at the Monte di Portofino, is a monastic complex overlooking the sea. It overlooks the coast of the dolphins , in the wider Gulf of Tigullio, in the province of Genoa . The abbey, now is owned, and it is accessible from the main road leading from Santa Margherita Ligure to the beautiful village of Portofino , with a detour that takes the visitors directly to the religious structure. In the Middle ...
The Monastery of Cervara - The best touristic attractions in Portofino, Italy
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GenoaGenoa is an amazing and bustling city located at 38 km nort-west of Portofino. It represents a wonderful city that features many beautiful wonders. A city rich in art and a very important seaport, including the commercial exchange, Genoa is one of the most surprising cities in Italy, a fantastic destination where to spend marvelous moments, while in Portofino. For a long period of time, Genoa was ignor...
Genoa - The best touristic attractions in Portofino, Italy
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Katmai National Park and PreserveAbout the Katmai National Park and Preserve The Katmai National Park and Preserve is situated on the Alaska peninsula, 290 miles Southwest from Anchorage. The National Park was established in 1918 to preserve the famous Valley of Ten Thousand Smoke, which represents a forty square mile, 100 to 700 feet deep ash flow h...
Katmai National Park and Preserve - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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WasillaAbout Wasilla Wasilla is a great town which is situated on the Northern side of Knik Arm. It represents the launching point for the enthusiasts on fishing, camping and amazing exploring trips. Wasilla is a sprawling town, comprising a population of about 6,000 people, being the midway between Matanuska and Susitna va...
Wasilla - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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Denali National ParkAbout Denali National Park There is no place more wild, more rugged, with pictoresque landscapes and more beautiful places than Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve. There is no place more ideal to explore as Denali National Resorts is. The Denali National Park is the perfect home for the tal...
Denali National Park - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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KodiakAbout Kodiak The city of Kodiak is located on the second largest island of United States, Kodiak Island, in the Gulf of Alaska. Kodiak was incorporated as a city in September 1940 and in 1965 the city voters adopted a City Charter, a municipal constitution. Kodiak represents a significant part of the Kodiak Island Ar...
Kodiak - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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TalkeetnaAbout Talkeetna Talkeetna town has its own flavor, a very scenic place, surrounded by pitoresque landscapes. It is situated near the confluence of Susitna river with Chulitna and Talkeetna, in the Southcentral part of Alaska, about 80 miles North of the city Anchorage. The entire area of its downtown is listed in the...
Talkeetna - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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GirdwoodAbout Girdwood Girdwood is situated in the Southcentral part of Alaska with a permanent population of about 2,000 of friendly people. It lies in a small valley in the Chugach Mountains. The city was originally called Glacier City, beacuse it includes seven amazing permanent glaciers. There are several outdoor ...
Girdwood - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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FairbanksAbout Fairbanks Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska and perfectly combines the modern amenities and technology with a frontier atmosphere, considered as the gateway to the Arctic, featuring stunning landscapes. Fairbank has a very interesting history which belong to the late 1880’s Gold Rush. I...
Fairbanks - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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SewardAbout Seward Seward in Alaska is a wonderful stop for the visitors who travel to Southern Alaska. Seward is the final port for most of the cruise ships that go to Alaska, being a easy and majestic mountain drive from Anchorage. The pitoresque city is beautifuly located at the foot of the Marathon Mountain and at the ...
Seward - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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AnchorageAbout Anchorage Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, is a rugged city perfectly situated between the base of the Chugach Mountain range and Cook Inlet. It is a great modern city, featuring skyscrapers and a gorgeous international airport that is settled on a breathtaking coastline, through scenic mountains...
Anchorage - The best places to visit in Alaska, USA
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LeviAbout Levi Levi is a lovely touristic resort situated at 170 km above the Arctic Circle, being one of the fastest growing ski resort in the country of Finland. Levi offers a wide variety of trails both for experts and for beginn...
Levi - The best touristic attractions in Finland
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PorvooAbout Porvoo Porvoo is a harmonious city, which represents a dynamic area featuring customs and traditions which offer harmony and pleasant surroundings to its inhabitants. The city comprises a population of about 48,000 people and covers an area of about 65...
Porvoo - The best touristic attractions in Finland
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KuopioAbout Kuopio Kuopio is the largest city in the Eastern Finland and comprises a population of about 91,000 people. It lies in the Kallavesi Lake district. Kuopio was founded in 1652 and represented an important centre o...
Kuopio - The best touristic attractions in Finland
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LahtiAbout Lahti Lahti is a very beautiful city, representing the capital of Päijänne Tavastia region, situated on a bay on the southern end of the Lake Vesijärvi. It is about 100km north east from the...
Lahti - The best touristic attractions in Finland
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The best touristic attractions in HungaryAbout Hungary Situated in the middle of the continent in central Europe, Hungary is considered a small country and one of the oldest European countries but it packs an awful lot within its borders. There is diversity in its landscape, which ranges from flat to grassy plains to lush peaks and valleys and its culture makes room for traditional wooden churches and vibrant mo...
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