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The Tongariro National Park is considered to be the first national park to be established in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. It is a place of extremes and surprises, a place to explore and remember. From herb fields to forests, from tranquil lakes to desert-like plateau and active volcanoes - Tongariro has them all. Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is the closest national park to Auckland, New Zealands largest city, and is very accessible from State Highway. On the park territory are ...

Milford Sound is a 22-kilometre narrow fiord off the Tasman Sea which is hedged in by cliffs, peaks and waterfalls, on the southwestern edge of New Zealand’s South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Milford Sound is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination and usually tourists are calling this place the eighth Wonder of the World. Milford Sound sports two permanent waterfalls all year round, Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls. After heavy rain however, many hundreds of ...

  Rotorua is a city on the southern coast of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand and is one of the original tourist destinations in New Zealand— tourists are browsing this place for more than 200 years and always remain delighted by the beauty of this place. Rotorua is a major destination for international tourists and even for the local population. Is deemed to be the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture, and all of the visitors have the opportunity to knowledge the spirit o...

  The Public Garden “Stefan cel Mare” also called “Stefan cel Mare Park” is the oldest park in Chisinau designed and decorated in a classic way. It is considered that it was planted in 1818. In fact, the plan was prepared by Ozmidov in 1816-1817, the architect and the land engineer of Bessarabia in those years. Main works began in 1825, when land engineer Bogdan Eitner has drawn the alleys, were planted trees and shrubs, including 1000 of acacias. The final form The Public Garden has acquired in 1835. Later appea...

Memorial Complex "Eternity" was opened on 9 May 1975 on P. Halippa street. This complex was dedicated to the soldiers of the Red Army who fell during the Jassy-Kishinev Operation of World War II. "Eternity" Memorial Complex in Soviet times was called the “Victory Memorial”. The Memorial composition is crowned by five rifles made of stone with a height of 25 meters, arranged in a pyramid. At the bottom of these rifles there is a large five-pointed star. In the center of the star is a fire that “burns fore...

  The National Museum of History was founded in 1987. The museum exhibits over 263 000 art pieces, among which about 165 000 items are original pieces of national heritage. Archaeology and Ancient History, Medieval History, History of Basarabia and Contemporary History and Treasures departments are the the scientific core of the institution.   The museum has the following objectives: conservation and maintenance of historical sites, scientific research on historical periods and specific exhibits as well as organizin...

    Cork city is considered one of the most populated and largest cities in Ireland. It is placed on the Lee River coasts and it’s the administrative city of the Cork’s County in Ireland. Due to the fact that the Cork city is located near the river, there are numerous channels crossing the city’s surface. The city’s centre represents a solemn area, where you can visit the variety of cultural and historical locations. The Cork city has a favorable location, from the geographical point of...

  Limerick city is one of the largest and urban cities in Ireland. Located between Cork and Galway cities, the city represents a popular tourist destination. The Limerick city is the main location of the Limerick County, in the south-west part of Ireland. Due to the fact that it is placed next to the Shannon River, the city represents an important port resort in Ireland. Like all Irish cities, Limerick city represents a rich green area, crossed by many channels and bays. The most impressive tourist attractions in L...

    Ireland is consisted by small and large cities, urban and rural locations, but the thing that is characteristic for all Irish regions is the warm hospitality. The most populated and attractive urban location in Ireland is Dublin, the capital city. The Irish capital, Dublin is situated on the Ireland east coast, and on the bay of the Liffey River. The biggest urban city in Ireland hosts almost 1 million citizens. Dublin is also the cultural and economical centre in Ireland. Its cultural and histori...

   Bran Castle is situated in a mountainous place, between Bucegi and Piatra Craiului Mountains. It attracts thousand of tourists for its misterious legend of Dracula. The castle initially was built as a fortress by the Teotonic Knights in 1212. The castle appears in documents since 1377 when King Ludovic I offered to citizens of Brasov the possibility to build a new citadel, instead of the old fortress built by Knights. Then during the 1419-1424 the castles was possessed by Sigismund. This imposant building was donated to Que...

  A very fascinable and gorgeous building in the Center of Bucharest, the Capital of Romania is The Palace of the Parliament. This imposant palace is the largest building in Europe and was fondated by Nicolae Ceausescu, who gave the name of House of the Republic, on 25 july 1984. It is a unique masterpiece and is designed in a eclectic neoclassical style, using material from Romania only. The buiding appears as 86 meters high building, with 92 meters underground. It includes 1100 rooms in 12 stories .When was built this pa...

   Situated in Sinaia and considered one of the most beautiful palace in Europe, Peles Palace is a precious pearl for Romanian Cultural Heritage. It was the last home for King Carol I who died here in 1914. The construction of the castle lasted from 1875 till 1883, when was officialy opened. Its history is related to the time when King Carol I came near the place and was impressed by the beauty of the nature and he decided to build an exceptional castle in that zone. Soon he bought the land and started the construction having ...

    Gamla Stan is the most medieval and elegant location is Stockholm, Sweden. From the geographical point of view, it is located on the Standsholmen Island. Gamla Stan is considered the main venue for the tourists and visitors in Stockholm. The Old Town is linked with the modern part of Stockholm by some small bridges. The Gamla Stan’s surroundings are preserved in their medieval and classic style, keeping the historical ambiance of the old times. The enormous variety of museum...

   The Swedish culture and history is preserved in the museums exhibitions, art galleries and off course in the people’s conscience. One of the most distinguished and original institutions in Stockholm is The Vasa Museum. It is a maritime museum that keeps the best masterpieces of the sea world. In Vasa Museum are exhibited old ships, models of the legendary ships which contributed to the state’s defense a log time ago. The museum is placed on the Djugarden isle and it exhibits the only preserved s...

    The Royal Palace represents the main residence for the Swedish monarch. It is placed in the Gamla Stan of Stockholm, Sweden. There are placed the main cabinets of the King Carl XVI Gustaf and the other stuff of the Royal Court of Sweden. The Royal Palace has a symbolic and official significance, where the King is implementing his duties and activities as the head of Sweden. The Royal family Bernadotte is consisted of the King Carl XIV Gustav, Queen Silvia and their three children: Crown Princess Victoria, ...

   Logan Circle is a great plaza situated on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway , originaly known as Northwest Square. Logan Circle was one of the five squares planed by William Penn for the city of Philadelphia. This place was known for being a public space for executuions, in 1823 there was hanged the last person, and in 1825 this place was named Logan Square, in the honor of James Logan, who was a famous statesman in the city of Philadelphia.     The name of Logan Circle comes from the traffi...

   Independence Hall of Philadelphia is the most important landmark for the history of United States. This Hall can be recognized as the birthplace for America, here was signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In this building was adopted the Constitution of the United States also, in 1787.      This building is full of memorable moments full of dignity and the glorious history is well related by this building. The construction of the Independence Hall started in 1732 and was d...

   Rodin Museum has the largest collection of works outside of Paris made by the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin. This museum is situated near the Benjamin Franklin parkway and was built thanks to Jules Mastabum who tried to collect all the works of Auguste Rodin. So in 1929 the building dedicated to this sculptor was completed, in a neoclassical style, Mastabum died but during the years he collected over 124 sculptures of Auguste Rodin. This sculptor was known for its realistic and dramatic sculptures made in marble or b...

   Queen Elizabeth Park is a national treasure for Vancouver, an unique landmark that attracts thousands of visitors. The park started its life as a basalt quarry and for many years was the main  source of foundation rock for Vancouver’s roads. In 1911 the quarry was closed and the area was like a huge dead landscape. Only the children were playing here on the hills, in the caves surrounded anyway by a beautiful nature with blackberries and brush, looking more as a wild territory. In 1949 there already started the p...

   VanDusen Botanical Garden is a very attractive destination in the city of Vancouver, situated very close to Downtown of the city. It situated on a land that in 1960 belonged to Canadian Pacific Railway, and was a gulf club. In 1970 a group of citizens decided to develop the space and to transform it in a botanical garden. In 1975 it was opening to the public as a very beautiful botanical garden, named VanDusen, in the honor of the W.J Vandusen, who sponsored the project. It covers over 55 acres of land with 11 acres of wild...

   Coal Harbour is a very cute place situated between Stanley Park and Canada Place Pier in Vancouver. This is a new neighborhood with pitoresque places that attract visitor’s eyes. This place is lined by a very nice and quite walkway that makes its perfect for residents or for visitors to spend the time with pleasure. This residential area was initially a industrial one with railways that came to the waterfront making the connection between industrial areas and the rest part of Canada. This neighborhood was the home for...

   Mount Royal Park is the main attraction in the city of Montreal especially for those who love to spend the time in nature’s heart . This area was for a long time the home for residents who done a lot of activities in their free time. For the first time the park was opened in 1876 and meant to be a green area where the locals or visitors could practice a lot of interesting activities, taking a deep breath of fresh air. This park was designed also by the famous architect Frederick Law Olmsed, who had designed the New Yo...

   Basilica Notre-Dame of Montreal is a real spectacular landmars that dates from 19th century. The design for this art started in 1824, for creating this basilica was chosen an Irish American architect James O’Donnel, who completed the Christ Churh in Manhattan. It took about 2 years to raise up the walls of the building and the façade up to the base of the towers. In 1827 the framework was completed and the interior of basilica was completed in 1829. This sacred place is designed in an Neo Ghotic style with incr...

   Place D’Ármes is a very old square which dates since 17th century and relates the Canadian history for a period of 100 years. This place includes all the moments from the past in one unique place, a monument dedicated to those who have founded the city. The most significant thing is that the buildings that surround the Place d’Armes  are dating from diverse eras of time. The first skyscraper of the city was built in 1888, representing a 8 stories building with the first elevator. Then the architects ...