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An immense and mysterious country, a fascinating city that lives in suspended between an ancient culture, the chaos of the metropolis of today and the contradictions of development. Beijing, or "northern capital", has seven and a half million inhabitants, rising to nearly fifteen considering the entire metropolitan area.
Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympics, invites you to discover its historic buildings such as the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, and its historic Tiananmen Square. There are numerous excursions not to be missed, to discover the treasures of China, such as the legendary Great Wall of China or the terracotta soldiers of Xi'an.
The capital of Austria is located on the banks of the Danube, and although the weather is not too inviting, is one of the most visited cities in Europe. It is located in a strategic position between East and West, not far from Prague and Budapest.
Vienna offers a wide cultural offer: you can attend the Vienna Opera, enter symbols in the palaces of the Habsburg Empire or visit important museums, such as the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Albertina.
City from ancient history, Vienna is today known as the "capital of music" as well as having given birth to Strauss and Schubert, hosted great musicians like Mozart and Beethoven, in addition, the Golden Hall of the Musikverein magnificent is broadcast throughout the world famous "New Year's Concert" with music by Strauss, the famous "blue Danube" and the "March of Radetsky."
When visiting Vienna, do not miss the opportunity to get in one of the many bakeries in the capital and try some authentic delicacies such as Sachertorte or Mozartkugeln, the so-called "Mozart Balls"!
Warsaw today is a city reborn in morals, thanks to the end of the dreary socialist realism. Despite the appearance a little 'severe, is a young city that wants to live, but do not want to lose her memories. E ', in short, a true reflection of the new Poland.
The original is Stare Miasto, built towards the end of the thirteenth century around the first castle of the Dukes of Masovia. Razed to the ground by the Germans in 1944, a meticulous reconstruction has lovingly reconstructed the old forms in the Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) and the rectangular Market Square (Rynek), now surrounded by colorful houses that are home to restaurants, bookstores, bakeries, museums, coffee, busy especially during the summer from vendors, painters and tourists.
The city tour can not neglect the Citadel, a fortress prison erected by Tsar Nicholas in 1832, the district Muranow, with the monument to the heroes of the ghetto (the Jews exterminated in Warsaw were 350 000) and the actual route, the Castle to Lazienki park, palaces, churches and monuments.
What to visit
The Royal Castle (Zamek Krolewski), the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Ulica Dluga (the long way) of neoclassical appearance, the Cytadela Zoliborz on the hill, the Palac Zamoyskich (the blue building), the Museum Kolkcij Jana Pawia II, the paintings donated by Pope John Paul II.
Cosmopolitan and multicultural Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century when it was a fishing village built on the banks of the river Amstel (Amsterdam, hence the name, which means "dam in"). Also known as the "Venice of the North" for the abundance of channels and the beauty of luxurious buildings along them, Amsterdam invites you to stroll through its streets or turn them over by bicycle, Dutch style. But the city is also famous for shopping and nightlife, with its coffee shops and red light district.
The megalopolis of California (the third in the United States by number of inhabitants, after New York and Chicago) extends over an area of 1187 square kilometers and encompasses 80 small towns, including Beverly Hills, Culver City, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice and Inglewood). All are connected by highways and freeways (freeways and highwys) up to ten lanes, a maze of junctions, fittings and elevations. In reality, there is (or could be) a real center.
Lyon is the capital of the department of the Rhone.
E 'divided into zones by the river Rhone and the Saone River and two hills, La Croix-Rousse and Fourvière.
Has an old town - Vieux Lyon, Fourvière, Saint Jean - and a more commercial center, the Place des terreaux, Place Bellecour and Rue de la République on the peninsula between the Rhone and Saone.
Lyon is famous for being the gastronomic capital of France.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and is located on the west coast of the country, on the banks of the River Forth. The city is divided into two districts: Old Town and New Town, both declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walking through the historic center of the city, Old Town, is a real pleasure, with its medieval architecture and its narrow streets and labyrinthine.
The area of the New Town was built in the eighteenth century and became the commercial district of Edinburgh. Here you will find shops and restaurants, and many local leisure. The port of Leith is home to the spectacular Royal Yacht Britannia and is the starting point for cruises to Northern Europe.
Experience the magic of Edinburgh, an ancient city, full of life and history, which in summer offers a full program of the festival, the Military Tatto festivals of theater, books, science .... Edinburgh is an ideal destination for both holidays and attend English classes.
Scotland's capital, dominated by volcanic rock south of Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill to the north, declared "World Heritage", Edinburgh is a destination of great charm is no coincidence that Edinburgh is the place that inspired the creators of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter.
Among the medieval castle, located on a basalt cliff of volcanic origin, and Holyrood Palace lies the Royal Mile, a series of historical attractions, ranging from the ancient home of John Knox the Scottish Parliament.
In the New Town you can see several Georgian buildings.
The city is also famous for its collections of art, which in the past earned him the title of "Athens of the North", as well as for its international festivals, and many concentrated mainly in August: there is the international festival of the book, the cinema, that of Jazz and Blues and Hogmanay (four days and four nights of celebrations for the New Year). Of all the festival stands the World Festival of Performing Arts.
What to visit
City Art Centre: collects the main works of art of Edinburgh and is the exhibition of the most important international exhibitions.
Edinburgh Castle: houses the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. In the basement is an exhibition dedicated to the prisoners of war.
The Scottish Parliament: the whole of the Scottish Parliament, which opened in 2004, reminiscent of the Scottish fishing boats.
Museum of Edinburgh: sixteenth-century residence, contains within it a myriad of details that bring the history of the city.
Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland, huge and packed with artifacts and treasures.
Writers Museum: a museum dedicated to Scottish writers such as Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
New Town: the new town is characterized by wide streets and large file of houses with large windows and decorative arches on the doors. Presents a square at the beginning and end of each street.
Royal Mile: Edinburgh is the main street that connects the Castle to Holyroodhouse through the whole Old Town. About 60 narrow streets opening between the buildings on both sides (Parliament House, St Giles Cathedral, Museum of Childhood, John Knox House).
Salisbury Crags: volcanic promontory overlooking the city where you can enjoy a fantastic view, especially at sunset.
The air is mild and light in Antalya, where the tourist brochures promise 300 days of sunshine a year and tell the truth. The large bay on the Mediterranean Sea, at the bottom of which lies the town is surrounded by mountains which protect the waters are clear, bright light shines the white houses of lime. In the gardens and on the slopes of the mountains, oranges, lemons, avocados, bananas, and lilies, roses and rare species in the park Karaali, facing the sparkling bay, the rocky coast. Along the streets, in the shade of palm trees and rivulets descending from Mount Tauro. The port, once reserved only for fishermen, is now home to recreational boats that dock here in search of restaurants with terraces full of shadow. The old town, at the top, is full of narrow streets and long ladders.
Brussels (or Brussel) is the capital of Belgium. Often refers to the Brussels-Capital Region of Brussels, composed of 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, its largest town.
The first nucleus of the city of Brussels can be traced back to the sixth century AD, over the centuries it underwent many occupants, including the Austrian, Spanish and French, until the independence of Belgium in 1830. Today Brussels is the headquarters of the European Parliament and of NATO, but it is also a tourist destination of great interest for the cultural life, museums and architecture, with the beautiful Grand Place in the center of the city. The official languages in Brussels are French and the Dutch and virtually anywhere you also speak English.
The name literally means "where two muddy rivers meet", but everyone calls KL.
The capital of Malaysia is kind of the middle of 800 ponds and malarial swamps, at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. There were layers of tin that attracted legions of adventurers in China. KL soon became a melting pot of easy wealth, violence and depravity, that "the Kuala Impure" described by Jean Cocteau, among brothels and opium dens.
But the current reality is quite different: the KL today is a city of lights and flower gardens, skyscrapers (Petronas Towers are the tallest in the world), companies "hi-tech" and elevated highways, with a huge new airport , built in 1998. Are also the ancient palaces, mosques white stucco and bicycle rickshaw, Peeping in heavy traffic.
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The best known of the Canary Islands offers an enviable range of landscapes, climate and tourist attractions in the desert mountains alternating with tropical vegetation, steep cliffs and sandy beaches.
Gran Canaria has a configuration volcanic circular and conical: the center is the highest point, a symmetrical cone called Pozo de las Nievas.
Mallorca or Majorca (Mallorca in Spanish) is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, which also includes the fashionable Ibiza, quiet and refined Formentera, Menorca and other minor islands.
Mallorca was the first island to be discovered by tourists and is now one of the main summer destination for Europeans.
Mallorca will fascinate not only for its beautiful beaches, such as El Arenal, Santa Ponsa and Can Pastilla. The capital, Palma, is rich in historical buildings such as the cathedral or the fortress dell'Almudeina and several villages that make up the island are full of wonders.
Not to mention that Mallorca is the ideal starting point to visit the other Balearic islands, especially near Minorca.
Majorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, and has been for years one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean. Majorca has recently changed its skin having turned from island to island package of pleasure.
Treasures from countless centuries have been completely modernized, and now you can enjoy the cultural heritage left by the Phoenicians, (the original inhabitants, famous for their skill with stone slings), nomads, pirates, Greeks, Romans , Maori, Venetians, French, Spanish and any other people who adored this green island.
Here you can live in ancient castles, farmhouses and restored palaces.
The Majorca today is a place made for luxury lovers, fans of culture and those who are truly life.
What to visit
Palma city is the capital of the island of the archipelago of the Balearic Islands. The city center was almost completely transformed into pedestrian zone and there you will find shops and boutiques. Moored in the harbor are moored yachts and luxury boats of fishermen.
From Ca'n Pastilla in El Arenal: about 8km sandy, with a pedestrian promenade lined with bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Santa Ponsa, Paguera, Can Picafort, Costa de Los Pinos: places that are home to the hotels surrounded by pine forests and sandy beaches for a holiday full of nature and sea.
Long considered the jewel of the orient, Cairo is an international city, overflowing with culture in direct and constant dialogue between them. this is a city in the early civilizations of the ancient pharaohs, blended with the history of Christianity and Islam. The all brought together by modern sights and luxuries of a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the most famous attractions in Cairo.
But there are many delightful places to experience and explore, from the mosques of Islamic Cairo and the churches of Coptic Cairo, the city's Jewish community.
Get ready for the great history lesson and cultural education of the mixture of religions and cultures that took place in this fascinating city.
Cairo also swells with markets and bazaars to explore.
Athens has lived his greatness was in 400 BC, when it was built the most monuments. During the era turcobizantina the city was deprived of its importance until 1833, when Athens became the capital of liberated Greece.
On the occasion of the 2004 Olympics have been modernized almost all the infrastructure, the underground and trams, and made new connections and bridges in order to alleviate the huge influx of traffic.
Athens is still very chaotic - otherwise it would be Athens, "to know the city, you have to get lose," is a saying here. The streets, almost all one-way, make the fluid circulation, but complex and error is equivalent to revolve around one or more blocks to return the right direction.
Athens is probably the capital in Europe has undergone major changes over the past years. Although Athens has become a modern metropolis can give the feeling of a small town.
Here the past meets the future and the ancient monuments are the stage for a city of trend.
It is these contrasts make this a great city so interesting to explore.