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The Best Places to Visit in Bucharest, Romania (Romania - Destinations)

The House of Parliament The House of Parliament
The House of the Parliament or the People’s House is one of the most impressive buildings in the world and is the second largest after the Pentagon. It can be stated that the building exceeds 2% volume of the pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The building was built in record time during 1983 - 1989, and since its opening remained the most controversial building in Romania. For many, the People's House is a monstrous monument of ...
Grand Hotel Continental Grand Hotel Continental
Grand Hotel Continental Bucharest is in Romania, located on Calea Victoriei street 56 where there are other hotels in Bucharest. The hotel rating is of 9.12 (on a ten-system), the rating is based on real feedback from tourists who are vacationing in the hotel . The cost of living for one night starts from 309 RON (the price is indicated in the currency of the hotel). Grand Hotel Continental is located in the heart of Bucharest, in a beautiful ...
St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral
The parish territorial of St. Joseph Cathedral, with a separate area from Baratia area was founded in 1900. Transcripts of parish registers show that the first baptism was celebrated on February 4, 1884, and the first marriage on May 3, 1884, while still the construction and the arrangement of the building of the cathedral were not still finished. St. Joseph Cathedral is one metropolitan and archbishop. It was built between 1873-1884 by the Viennese architect Friedrich Schm...

Best Subway Stations in the World (Destinations)

Arts et Métiers Station,  Paris, France Arts et Métiers Station, Paris, France
It is situated in the Beaubourg quarter, the intersection of rue de Turbigo and rue Reaumur on the surface and lines 3 and 11 below the surface. The name of the station got its name from the Museum of Arts and Crafts , located above it. This is one of the few metro stations, the French, which is worthy of careful study. So, do not miss the Museum of Arts and Trades above the station is full of inventions and oddities of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including Foucault's original pendulum used to ...
Pecherska Metro Station,Kiev, Ukraine Pecherska Metro Station,Kiev, Ukraine
Slightly sinister air, the foreign world is not entirely a coincidence: it is a consequence of the Cold War. Russian architects have created subways so that descend to 100 feet deep to serve as shelters against bombs. Pecherska station’s brilliance mixed films of Cold War espionage with a considerable dose of futurism: modern chandelier in the center and large shady arcades make you think that might even stop next month....
Karlsplatz Station, Vienna, Austria Karlsplatz Station, Vienna, Austria
The station operates as a museum of architectural works, with plans and details of the old station. In 1898, in Vienna took birth new ideas of geniuses such as Gustav Klimt, Sigmund Freud and Otto Wagner. The Viennese Secession and the "young style" by Wagner, presented in plants, steel and marble was in vogue. The Court of Hietzing was made to serve as a personal subway line of the royal family, with appropriate design (today, is a popular destination for weddings ). Meanwhile, ordinary citizens ...

The Most Attractive Islands to Visit in 2012 (World Tourism)

Santorini Santorini
Santorini Island is an archipelago of five islands which capital is the island of Thira, the capital of the population of around eight thousand people and an area of seventy-six square kilometers. The coastline has a length of about seventy miles. The capital's streets are a maze of intricate, and over the roofs of buildings soaring blue-domed churches and sunsets here are, it must be seen with your own eyes The beaches are colored red, blue, white beauty. ...
Kauai Kauai
The island of Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian Islands and the ridge is often called - "The Island Garden." These gorgeous beaches, green valleys and rugged mountains on the channel for a long time did not include guides and routes. Under the current law on the island no building should be higher than the Hawaiian coconut and hotels on the island are so divided that the tourists cannot go without ecstasy of beauty, "savagery&quo...
Maui Maui
Maui is one of the most famous and popular with tourists (annually more than two million people go here). Maui is a very popular golf course. The landscape of this volcanic island of an almost unreal beauty is different: red soil, covered with bright green grass carpet, set off the deep blue ocean. Along with the exotic vegetation and hotels, many of which are real architectural masterpieces, this has the effect of an incredible luxury. One day Maui, the demigod Hercules with his pow...

The Best Places to Visit in Samarkand (Uzbekistan - Destinations)

Registan Square Registan Square
In 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 Madrasah was built in 1417-1420 years. On...
 Gur-Emir Mausoleum Gur-Emir Mausoleum
In 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 mausoleum. This mausoleum is crowned w...
Maturidi Maturidi
In 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 basic theology and Sharia law under the title &quo...

The Most Beautiful Caves and Grottos of the World (Eco-friendly locations)

Jeita Grotto, Lebanon Jeita Grotto, Lebanon
Jeita Grotto is one of the most famous natural attractions in Lebanon. It is a complex consisting of two karst caves - the Upper and the Lower Caves formed by a river of limestone rock. The length of the lower cave is about 6900 m and the top is about 2200 m. The Lower cave was inhabited in prehistoric times, then it was re-opened by an American missionary in 1836. It was opened to visitors in 1958. It can be inspected only by bo...
Reed Flute Cave, China Reed Flute Cave, China
All hand-made creations of mankind sometimes cause admiration, wonder or respect. From the fact that sometimes nature creates simply breathtaking views: it can be both an artist and a sculptor, a musician and a poet. "The Cave of reed flutes” is a magical chaos of forms and colors. Guilin is an ancient picturesque city located in southern China. Guilin has long been proved to be a wonderful tourist destination thanks...
The Marble Cave, Crimea The Marble Cave, Crimea
One of the most beautiful karst caves in the world, located in the bowels of the mountain massif Chatyrdag south-east of Simferopol, Crimea, the Ukraine. According to the legend, the cave was discovered in 1987 by a shepherd who was looking for some lost sheep. The Marble Cave is undoubtedly one of the most famous caves of the world which has great beautiful halls. Visible from various points and distances, the picturesque silho...

The Best Parliament Houses in the World (Destinations)

The Hungarian Parliament, Budapest The Hungarian Parliament, Budapest
The Hungarian Parliament is the majestic symbol of independence and unity of the Hungarian nation proudly overlooking the Danube. It is one of the world's largest government residences and at the same time a symbol of Hungarian national unity, one of the most representative and popular parliamentary buildings in the world which annually attracts millions of tourists.   ...
The Secretariat Building, New Delhi The Secretariat Building, New Delhi
New Delhi is part of the capital of India, the city of Delhi. The main government offices are located on its territory. Initially, the area of New Delhi was built for the administration of the British colony, which suffered from its residence in Calcutta. New Delhi is the imperial city, which covers an area riddled with long tree-lined boulevards. In designing this part of the city participated the Society of London Architects under the guidance of the architect Edwin Lyutensa, who ...
The Parliament of Canada,Ottawa The Parliament of Canada,Ottawa
The capital of Canada,  Ottawa is the fourth largest city in the country. Once upon a time there was a picturesque hillside, a place where white settlers met with the Indians, exchanging manufactured goods for food. Hence the city got its name because "Ottawa" in the language of the Indians means "exchange." The title of the capital of Canada was claimed by a few cities, but Queen Victoria has made the choice in favor of Ottawa,...

The Best Castle Hotels in the World (Castles)

Château de Bagnols, France Château de Bagnols, France
The castle was built in the XV century, but it also includes parts of a fortress dating older in 1221. The fortress was damaged after the Second World War, reaching almost a ruin. The year 1987 was the turning point and the revival of the castle: the property was bought by an English philanthropist, Paul Hamlyn, whose wife was involved in restoration, transforming the castle into a luxury spectacular hotel. The renovation has resulted in costs of 10 million pounds and required the hiring of ...
Taj Lake Palace, India Taj Lake Palace, India
Built between 1743-1746 as a summer palace of Prince (Maharana) Jagat Singh II, the Taj Lake Palace is now one of the most spectacular luxury hotels in the world. Situated on an island on Lake Pichola, near the town of Udaipur, the Taj Lake Palace is considered the most romantic hotel in India. Throughout its history, the marble palace hosted Lord Curzon, Queen Elizabeth, the actress Vivien Leigh and his wife, JFK, Jacqueline Kennedy. A night in the palace ...
Crom Castle, Northern Ireland Crom Castle, Northern Ireland
Built in 1840, the Crom Castle in Northern Ireland is considered one of the most beautiful, historic buildings located in natural areas of interest. The public access to the castle is limited, because it is inhabited today by Lord Erne. The castle is located on Upper Lough Erne, one of the two lakes formed by the bed of the Erne river. There is an area around the castle declared a nature reserve, of over 800 years old which so...

The Most Dramatic Sea Cliffs in the World (World Tourism)

The Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher
The Moher Cliffs are one of the most picturesque parts of Ireland. Even if they are hidden in the mist falls of the Atlantic, the Cliffs of Moher rise from the sea to a height of 200 m and extend for 8 km. There are breathtaking views along the coast. The sheer rock of black shales and sandstone harboring nests of murres and other seabirds are really picturesque. The cliffs of Moher in Ireland are the highest cliffs in Europe. ...
White Cliffs of Dover White Cliffs of Dover
Dover is known to history as "the key to England". You can see the chalk cliffs from the open sea to many miles.   Location   The chalk cliffs are situated on the coast of Kent . Dover Cliffs by bright color can be seen from the...
Látrabjarg Látrabjarg
Látrabjarg is a cap of Iceland and it consists of high sheltering cliffs. Látrabjarg is located in the northwest of Iceland , in the peninsula of Vestfirðir which is one of eight regions of this country, in the municipality of Vesturbyggð . Its coastline consists of cliffs measuring fourteen kilometers in length and a peak up to 440 meters. Stretching along the ocean for 14 miles, the cliffs constitute a place of life for millions o...