Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Tower of Pisa Italy

Italy is a country that could live off the tourism industry. Each year 15 to 20 million tourists visiting here. The UN agency in charge of Science and Culture (UNESCO) reported that there were approximately 41 historical relics in Italy that can be passed to the world. Heritage that spread from the city of Rome to the southern and northern Italy. Heritage is now a major attraction for tourism this country. In Italy a lot of old buildings are amazing, one of which is the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Tower of Pisa is very famous, because the tower is tilted about 3-5 meters. Tower of Pisa, located in the city of Pisa, Tuscany Province, about 380 kilometers from Rome, the capital of Italy. Pisa city not unlike small towns in Italy. The houses with the typical architecture of Europe, lined on both sides of the road. Among the row of houses, there are shops and pizzerias, restaurants that specialize in serving pizza, Italian specialties, or gelateria, a place to enjoy Italian ice cream, which is famous for delicious. But upon entering the gate of Santa Maria, then feel that this place is not the usual place. This gate has a stylish wall of medieval architecture. In front of him stretched a green lawn. On top of this lawn, stood three marble buildings, Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Baptistery, the Cathedral Church, and Terre Pendente (Leaning Tower of Pisa).

Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa or abbreviated Torre di Pisa) is a campanile or bell tower of the cathedral in Pisa, Italy. Tower of Pisa is actually made to stand vertically like a bell tower in general, but began leaning shortly after construction started in August 1173. He was located behind the cathedral and is the third building Campo dei Miracoli (Field of the rainbow) city of Pisa. The purpose of this tower construction is to put a big clock on the tower. However, some time after construction began, it was 55 meters high tower was deviated from the straight line of about 3-5 meters. Hence the tower is referred to as the leaning tower of Pisa. Until now, the efforts of engineers and experts various countries, the slope of the tower has been repaired to some extent.

Tower of Pisa, was closed to the public in early 1990. The reason is closed, because the building is considered to begin to malfunction, and the building is becoming increasingly skewed estimated to be between 3-5 meters. After swallowing the cost of up to 28 million euros for the correction, in mid-December of 2001, before the Tower of Pisa reopened to the public. The experts perform hypothesis, which argues there is building 55.86 meters altitude in the southern, northern and 56.70 meters (due to skew the size was different), can survive for about 300 years. But according to scientists, if the Tower Pisa continue to be allowed for visitors to enter, it is likely that historic buildings could not hold up to 300 years.

Tower of Pisa made of stone, cement, and lime. Thus, the overall structure of the tower is elastic and can withstand great pressure though. Inner and outer walls covered with marble-sized 40 x 60 centimeters. Special, this building is not a hollow cylindrical towers in them, but there is a cylindrical core into the inner wall of the tower. Among the inner wall and outer wall of the spiral staircase there are about 1 meter wide.
Tower of Pisa, Having finished third floor was built in 1178, the Tower of Pisa started to tilt. According to scientists, the slope is caused by several things, including basic materials to build a tower too heavy, because it is built on unstable ground, an error in construction. And to this day no one knows for sure. Finally, the design of this tower differs significantly from the original plan. The tower construction was also delayed for about 100 years, because the people of Pisa at that time fighting with people from other regions.

Facts Regarding Pisa
(1) Old building the Tower of Pisa about 177 years. (2) Construction of the tower of Pisa began on August 9, 1173 and ended in 1350. (3) The tower was founded by the inhabitants of Pisa, but got a touch of different cultures, such as Jerusalem, Carthago, Ibiza, Mallorca, Africa, Belgium, Britain, Norway, Spain, Morocco, and several other European nations. (4) Believe it or not, the reason for this is because it made the tower of Pisa resident prestige is so high, they are always competing with the citizens of Florence, then, to show how great the city of Pisa, they built a high tower (Tower of Pisa), which is located beside cathedral city.

specification
Tower height of 55,86 meters and 56,70 meters of the lowest part of the tallest buildings. The width of the wall at the base of 4,09 meters and width of 2,48 meters at the top of the building. Number of stairs up 294-296. The slope is 5.5 degrees before it stabilized, after the stabilization process of the slope to be 3,99 degrees. Or tilted about 3,9 meters at the top of the tower. Number of floors is 8 pieces, the number of bells is 7 pieces, and each bell has a weight and made at different times.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Holidays In Poland

Poland is a big country full of opportunities and chances. Culture and tradition are rich and diverse, and lifestyles, making Poland a country of fascinating, exciting, and fun place to visit or live.

1. Krakow (Cracow)

In this city a unified beauty of Eastern European culture, natural wonders of the underground, as well as evidence of atrocities against fellow human beings. All the aspects that make Poland attractive, its heyday until wartime suffering, you can live in this city. To be able to feel this experience, not simply just a day because of the places visited quite far apart and trust me, you do not want to be in a rush. Spend 2-3 days in this city to be able to feel the aura of Eastern Europe is beautiful, more relaxed, but behind it keeps a history of astonishing.
In general, there are 3 sights and culture in Krakow, namely:
1. Krakow city center, consists of Krakow Old Town, Kazimierz and Wawel Castle. Krakow is touted as one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe and this is where you can prove its charm.
2. Wieliczka salt mine, one of UNESCO World Heritage is truly amazing! Located 15 km from Krakow and can be reached by public bus, taxi, or a special minibus from Krakow.
3. Autschwitz concentration camp, entered it alone makes your imagination and sense of humanity untouched.

2. Lake Masurian

The Masurian Lake District Masurian Lakeland or (Polish: Pojezierze Mazurskie; Germany: Masurische Seenplatte) is a lake district in northeastern Poland in the geographic area Masuria. It contains more than 2,000 lakes. Currently, in the running for enrolled into one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Both lakes connected by rivers and canals, forming a vast water system. The 18th-century Masurian Canal link this system to the Baltic Sea. The whole area is a major tourist destination, frequented by the boating enthusiasts, canoeists, anglers, hikers, cyclists and nature-lovers. This is one of the most famous lake district in Central Europe and a popular vacation spot, with the highest number of visitors every year.

3. Oswiecim (Auschwitz)


Every year, hundreds of thousands of people came to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland to pay homage to one million people who died there. Indeed, some believe that the visit is an important ritual of the journey of humanity that must never neglect this most unforgettable moment in history.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum consists of two camps in which almost every stone untouched, and all areas are open to visitors. The first camp, Auschwitz I, which is famous for Arbeit Macht Frei. Here you can see the execution site where inmates are placed in front of the individual pages of a reinforced wall and shot dead. And the second camp, Auschwitz II, better known as Birkenau, is where most of the horrors the Holocaust happened.

4. Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital of Poland. There are many good quality museums in Warsaw is offering free admission alias free admission on certain days. One museum worth visiting is the National Museum in Warsaw or in the Polish language has an official name "Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie". This museum is the largest art museum in Poland that stores nearly 1 million collection of art ranging from paintings, sculptures, until numismatika (coin or medallion that serves as a currency). The collection from around the world, not only from Poland, and has a span of 140 years, ranging from ancient art, medieval to modern era.


5. Wroclaw


Wroclaw (read: vroswav) is the fourth largest city in Poland, after Warsaw, Lodz and Krakow. The city has more than 10 prestigious universities, home to about 100 thousand students that is also called a student city. The city is beautiful, especially in the Old City, or Stara Miasto said Polish people. Spending long hours in a cafe in Old Town is not boring, Peace. More of the Old City that attract tourists, the city is beautiful, there are over 100 bridges connecting the small islands in the various branches of Odra river which divides the city so it is also called Venice of Poland, as well as various city parks are beautiful. Certainly not required gondola here, except the rickshaw-rickshaws in old city for visitors traveling, around the old market of antiques. The city is also a music education center. In fact they already have purchased their own set of gamelan. Music school is ambitious to develop gamelan music by bringing in an instructor / trainer gamelan from Indonesia.

6. Gdansk (Danzig)

Gdańsk is also called by the name of Danzig. Gdańsk is the largest port city in Poland as well as the capital of Pomorskie province. The city was handed over to Poland after the end of World War II in 1945. German residents who live in this city and most fled to West Germany. Residents in this city of about 500,000 inhabitants. This important port city since the city's emerging solidarity movement leader Lech Walesa in 1980 that would eventually overthrow the communist regime in 1989.

7. Malbork (Marienburg)


Although the World War II portion of the building castles in Poland has been destroyed, but returned in 1962 Malbork was built with a more attractive restoration. Malbork Marienburg Castle was (former name) made by the Teutonic Order of brick and stone materials are divided into three separate parts. Starting from the bottom, top and middle separated by a few towers and grasses. Area of Malbork Castle could reach 21 hectares or four times bigger than Windsor Castle with inhabitants about 3 thousand soldiers.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Northern Lights In North Cape

Directly see the northern lights is a memorable experience and unforgettable. Light can often be seen in the late fall and winter or early spring. North Cape in Finnmark is one of the best places in Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. October, February and March is the best month to witness the aurora borealis. Highest frequency of northern lights occur between the hours of 6:00 pm and 1:00 am.

To be able to see the light with the maximum, you should avoid when the moon shines full and places with lots of light, because it can make the experience less memorable to see the northern lights. Do not forget to wear warm clothes. In theory, you can see the northern lights in all regions of Norway. However, the best place is above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway. When he wants to see the northern lights, you must remember that it all depends on nature.

Enjoying the aurora borealis is often a war between your patience and the aurora itself. You must live in the emergence of the northern lights for a minimum of one week, or better over the past two weeks, and you'll enjoy the results, unless the weather decides to obstruct your sight with clouds. Northern lights sometimes come together, dancing in the sky, with the color orange, purple, green and red. At other times, it just appears like a light green color of the monitor screen or light a lighter round. Northern lights never look the same.

Joanna Lumley, the actress from the BBC series Absolutely Fabulous, dreaming to be able to see the northern lights since childhood. Finally he can achieve his dream. In the film the BBC is incredible, he visited Norway to seek the aurora borealis. For Joanna, like for most people who experience the light, that experience is an emotional experience.

Finnish Meteorological Institute explains that the aurora borealis generally follow the "11 year solar cycle, in which the frequency of the phenomenon up to a maximum and then gradually entered the phase of the minimum, then repeat the cycle again. Northern Lights, or aurora borealis gradually subsided and reached its lowest point. This lightweight and still provides a rare paintings and stay pretty in the sky in the last 100 years. Northern Lights, which reveals beautiful patterns like a fire resulting from the collision of solar wind with earth's magnetic poles and then pull. Actually, this phenomenon causes damage to the atmosphere lovely, ionosphere and magnetosphere.

Famous Tourism in France

France is a classic tourist country, with all its beauty and diversity that is owned, adding features of this country. France is rich in cultural heritage, such as the Palace of Versailles, that when it was first built, is a rural, and now a suburb of Paris. In addition, Eiffel Tower which was built in 1889, by Gustav Eiffel, the tower is located in Paris, where Paris has other tourist destinations are historic, such as the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. For you ski lovers, France has ski resorts have the best snow quality to perform well as recreational sports include Val Thorens, Les Deux Alpes, L'Espace Killy, Chamonix and Les Arcs.

A famous icon of the paris besides Eifell tower, is Arc de Triomphe. Arc de Triomphe is a gate, called the gate victory by French society. This monument is located on the roundabout or standing in the middle area of the Place de l'Etoile. Place de l'Etoile is a major intersection in Paris, France, the meeting point 12 straight road ("Star Square") including the Champs Elyssees, which stretches to the east. Was renamed Place Charles de Gaulle in 1970 to commemorate President de Gaulle, but most people still use his real name. This monument is 51 meters high and 45 meters wide, the monument is in addition to the gate of Paris, as well as a place to put the inscription of the unknown warrior, and often serve as a place of pilgrimage and the laying of wreaths. Actually, the Arc de Triomphe is a monument built on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte to commemorate his greatness the army services. every tourist who visited the city of Paris, certainly will not ever forget to visit the monuments 'Charles de Gaulle' this. The strategic location in the middle of town, and close to shopping centers that are well known, that there is at Avenue des Champs Élysées, such as Louis Vuitton, and lancer. truly comfortable and memorable sights to be enjoyed.

In southern France, scenery and attractions on offer are actually very famous in the world of tourism. The warmer the temperature, the charm of the Mediterranean sea, culinary tours, the beauty of lavender flowers, and as a place of birth or the works of famous artists. One of the famous tourist attractions there is Avignon. Avignon can be described as the heart of Provence, a city rich in cultural heritage treasures. When it comes to this city, our eyes will see a big castle, which surrounds the city, also known as the capital of Christianity in the 14th century. In the old city was located in the fortress sturdy. There Avignon Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes). Palais des Papes is a very important place in the 14th century, because it is the primary residence of Pope at that time. Visitors can visit 25 rooms decorated in a dazzling the eyes of the beauty of any room layout. Here we can choose to visit freely with hearing aids (audio guide, available various languages) or with a guide in the group.

Toulouse is the capital of the Midi Pyrénées is situated in southwest France on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse metropolitan area, is the second largest in southern France after Marseille, and one of the fastest growing in Europe. City of Toulouse is also known as the Pink City. Pink City is one of the few places we can visit the beautiful country France. Toulouse is known as a place with an interesting variety of architecture, fountains, and also the place to find a variety of delicious food with French style cuisine. Toulouse has some interesting sights for tourists who visit there each year.

In addition, the French State is usually always associated with wine producing countries and is also known as a country that really appreciates food and drinks. Drink wine in France is usually the name the region where the wine is produced. As the name Champagne, which is produced in the Champagne region, in the central region (slightly north of) France. (vineyards in France are very numerous, and each region has a different characteristic flavor). And the older the age the wine, the more savory taste. Storage or refining all the way average is in a special cave in underground storage. Beverages produced in the Bordeaux and Bergerac Bordeau region. Also various types of beverages such as Medoc, Cahor, Saint-Emillion and Tavel. Two types of this wine, spelled out the type of wine is quite expensive and classy.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The Best Tourist Destination In Istanbul

Economic activity, industry, tourism, entertainment and education is growing rapidly in this city. Trips to Istanbul is like a trip into the past with modern civilization. A variety of relics of the royal buildings Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman will be maintained, side by side with modern buildings continue growing rapidly. Istanbul is a city cultural meeting place for east and west, the city which is part of two continents, Asia and Europe. Istanbul is a city of "two continents". Istanbul keep a very diverse culture, the modern culture of western mixed with the traditional culture of the east. The buildings and objects of art is a mixture of original culture of Turkey, Byzantine and Roman.

One of the popular tourist spot for tourists because of its uniqueness is the Museum of Hagia Sophia or Aya Sofia. Hagia Sophia (Greek: Άγια Σοφία, "Holy Wisdom"), Sancta Sophia in Latin or Aya Sofya in Turkish, is a former church building (basilica) and the mosque, now a museum in Istanbul. Because it has two functions, namely as mosques and churches, in this museum can be found two symbols for Christians and Muslims. Museum of Hagia Sophia or Aya Sofia, before becoming a museum was once a mosque. And before it became a mosque, this building is the church called Haghia Sopia. Age of the building is about five centuries. This building is the pride of the Muslim community in Istanbul, Turkey. The beauty of the architecture is so amazing. Visible from the outside, there is a dome with a size so big and tall. Diameter in the middle of 30 meters, and height 54 meters. When entering the building, visible beauty of the interior is decorated with mosaics and frescoes. Poles are made of colored marble. While the walls are decorated with various carvings. Besides the beauty of the interior, the appeal of this building was also obtained from the historical value. This is where the symbol of the struggle between Islam and non-Muslims, including secular values after the collapse of the Ottoman Caliphate.

Period Byzantine Empire
Until 1453, the Hagia Sophia cathedral is the church (basilica) Byzantines built by Constantius, the son of Constantine the Great. The church is often damaged by the quake. On 7 May 558, at the time of Emperor Justinian, the eastern dome, collapsed affected by the earthquake. On October 26 986, in the reign of Emperor Basil II (958-1025), the building was again hit by the quake. Finally, a major renovation at the beginning of the 14th century made, so that these buildings are not destroyed by the earthquake. The specialty of this building is situated on a large dome shape and height. The size of the center is 30 meters. High and fundamental is 54 meters. The interior is decorated with mosaics and frescoes, its pillars are made of multicolored marble, and walls adorned with carvings. The building of this church also looks solid, handsome, and charming in the city of Istambul.


Ottoman Turkish Period
When Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople on Tuesday, May 27, 1453 and entered the city, Mehmed II dismounted and prostrated thanks to God, then go to the Church of Hagia Sophia and ordered to change into a mosque known as the Aya Sofia. Jum'atnya directly converted into mosques for Friday prayers. Various modifications to the building to be done to fit the pattern and style of mosque building. At the time of Mehmed II (1444-1446 and 1451-1481) built four towers in the south. Selim II (1566-1574) to build two towers and convert part of the building is characterized by the church. Including changing the sign of the cross on display at the top of the dome with a crescent moon ornament. As a result of cultural contacts between the Turkish people are Muslim with the Christian culture of Europe. And finally the original architecture of the mosque has a flat roof and the dome shape, then began to recognize the pointed roofs. After identifying a tapered roof form is the starting point of development of mosque building is magnificent, mighty impressive and vertical. This also led to the emergence of a new style in the appearance of the mosque, which is developing the arches at the entrances, to gain a broader impression of space and height.

Museum
In 1937, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk changed the status of Hagia Sophia into a museum. Begin the project "The demolition of Hagia Sophia". Some parts of the walls and ceilings scraped off the paint-paint calligraphy until rediscovered paintings of Christian sacred. Since functioned as a museum, visitors can see the Christian and Islamic cultures mingled adorn the walls and pillars in the building Aya Sofia. The section of the ceiling on the second floor are painted calligraphy exfoliated to form mosaic paintings of sacred Christian relics of the Church of Hagia Sophia back into view. While the Aya Sofia Mosque relics that adorn the walls and pillars in the other room will be retained. Since then, the Aya Sofia mosque as one of the famous tourist attraction in Istanbul by the Turkish government. Historical value covered with beautiful Byzantine-style architecture fascinating.
At present, be building it as The Best Tourist Destination In Istanbul, Turkish. If you chance to visit there, you really will feel the religion is often dragged into here and there to suit the interests of power. Church of Hagia Sophia, Aya Sofia Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, or by whatever name we should call it, is a symbol of politics that is not wise; politically justify any course (including the use of religion) for the sake of political interests.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Italy

Italy
Many countries in the world of interest to visit when on holiday season arrives, one of whom was Italian. Italy is a republic country located in Western Europe, the southern part. The country is also often referred to as the Mediterranean countries, because of the position in the Mediterranean Sea bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland and France in the north. Shape that resembles boots, which extends from north to south make the country has diversity in terms of culture, dialect, until the economic well-being among the cities in northern and southern Italy. This diversity is also reflected in the beauty of historic buildings in each city unique.

Italy has many interesting tourist attractions to foreign visitors, ranging from cars and industrial vehicles, which gave birth to various companies and factories such as Ferrari and Ducati, to the fashion industry is highly concentrated in Northern Italy and boils down to the city of Milan (Milano) . Tourist attractions of Italy's most lots of interesting visitors are cities like Venice in Piazza San Marco, and canals that can only be traversed by the gondola. Florence, the provincial capital of Tuscany, who in the past is central to many of the Medici family who changed the landscape of Italian culture, with the tower tilt Pisa, Milan for shopping and the Vatican is a tiny country every year to visit Catholics and non-Catholics who want to see the center of the triumph of the Church Catholics and the Pope.

Its area encompasses land in addition also has a stretch of sea with a stunning collection of beautiful islands. Italy has recorded a number of islands, including Sicily, Sardinia, Capri, Ischia, Elba, Procida, Aeolian Islands, Tremiti, Ustica, Pantelleria, Aegadi Islands, Pelagie Islands to Dino Island. Characteristics of each island in Italy also keeps a long history of an amazing story. For example the island of Sicily. On this island we will find a variety of historical relics have been hundreds of years old. Divided into nine districts, the island has several archaeological sites that abstinence attractive to pass up. Starting from Agrigento (ancient Greek temple) up to Piazza Armerina, a remnant of the Roman Empire, which is one of heritage objects included in the UNESCO World Heritages. In the middle of this island, there is a forest park named Madonie National Park. Moving on from the island of Sicily, Italy still has another island that became a favorite destination for tourists, especially during the summer is coming. One of the favorite island is the island of Sardinia is situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia also save the marine attraction that offers the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. One of the most favorite spot for divers in the region is Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo.

In Italy much we can buy. Not only souvenirs but also branded goods can we meet in Italy. Not only in big cities like Milan, who was a center of fashion, or Rome. But in cities like Florence, Venice, even in small towns such as Amalfi area. In Florence there is also a center for goods and leather garments. Murano Glass in Venice island we could buy a fancy vases. In Italy we can also look for items of unique art and antiques at the flea market or street market that many of us have encountered in various cities. Meanwhile, football fans can indulge shop knick-knacks ball at the official store AC Milan soccer club, Inter Milan or AS Roma. Enjoy the atmosphere of shopping in a unique shopping areas like in Florence, Positano, and Burano Island.

Variety of Italian cuisine is very rich at all. Among them are a lot of popularity such as Pizza, spaghetti and others. In general, there are 12 kinds of pizza variations. But in every area there are many kinds of pizza again. Type of pasta that many known only spaghetti and lasagna. But actually a type of pasta and pasta dish variations, there are up more than 650. Pizza and pasta are the main dish first, called primo. While the main course other more serious, called Segundo. Segundo presented in the form of various meat dishes, seafood, and meat preparations. To cover any dish of fruit salad, cheese, cakes, biscuits, biscotti, tiramisu, gelatto, and of course coffee. After an Italian coffee drink often end with alcoholic beverages, including limocello made from fruit juice. Cheese Italy there are about 50 types. The most commonly known is Parmigiano cheese or parmesan, and mozzarella.

United Kingdom

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United Kingdom (Great Britain ) or often we are familiar with England, is one of the largest countries in Europe. As the empire state in Europe, the United Kingdom or UK has always been known as a very attractive country to be visited by tourists. England is a country which has the oldest culture in Europe, as well as a source of knowledge, literature, and art. Most of the region consists of lowland England. Major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol, Nottingham, Leicester, and Newcastle upon Tyne. Near Dover, England, the Channel Tunnel linking Britain with France.

United Kingdom which is a translation from English, Great Britain can be said is a federal state consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. These four states form a country called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Of the four countries, only the most extensive England regions covering two thirds of the island of Britain, and has many famous places, so people call the United Kingdom it is England. In addition to these four states, Great Britain also includes the Isle of Man, Channel Islands such as Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark. These areas are not part of government of the United Kingdom but may be more accurately described as a colony even though the distance is really close.

Some places that serve as a center of tourism in the United Kingdom are as follows: (1) City of London: The town has a population composed of various ethnic, cultural, and religious, and spoke in nearly 300 languages, which makes it the most cosmopolitan and dynamic city in the world. In addition, London also has many places to visit such as castles, museums, theaters, concert halls, galleries, airports, sports stadiums and the palace (2) Birmingham: Birmingham to be a place of tourism as it has areas that are exotic to visited the places of rest, cultural, and shopping. (3) England: cite this as a tourist spot because of the many historic towns, castles and ruins the landscape is arguably the wonderful and amazing. England is famous for its history, tradition and legend. Britain has more than 1,400 relics of the medieval castle. Until modern times the British people who believe that there are many castles were full of ghosts who often manifest.

Garden is one of the attractive tourist destination in the UK. Almost every city we visit there must be a garden. The gardens are beautiful and enchanting is one of the attractions of tourists will visit a city, so almost all the cities in the UK are racing to set up his first so seemingly slick and charming. Especially in the spring and summer, the gardens planted with flowers of various colors so that the family was transformed into an attractive tourist spot, because the city park not only serves as the lungs of the city, can also serve as an inexpensive family outings and festive . Park's famous parks in the United Kingdom, among others: Peace Garden, Winter Garden, Weston Park, and the Botanical garden.

Like other European countries, Great Britain also is the country with four seasons each year. Weather in William Shakespeare's home country are generally quite friendly although you may often hear that in the United Kingdom is always raining and foggy, but in fact the weather there is more fun and interesting than that. The summer is usually pretty cool and winter is still within normal limits depending on the city where you live.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Seven Wonders Of The World Middle Ages

Italy
Building relics of the past as a reminder for those who live in the present. From the plains of Europe, stands majestically on a large building used as a place for his time fighting the knights. Colosseum is a historical relic in the form of a large theater / amphitheater which is one of the "Seven Wonders Of The World Middle Ages". Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, among others, Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa, the Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, Hagia Sophia, Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Tower of Nanjing porcelain, Stonehenge. Colosseum located in the State Capital of Italy, Rome. Colosseum has the original name "Flavian Amphitheatre". Building Colosseum It was established at the time of Vespasian's reign, but only can be resolved in an age of King Titus, which is a child of the King of Vespasian. According to archaeologists, this place was built around the year 70 to 82 M. Colosseum has a height of 48 meters by 188 meters long and 156 meters wide. Meanwhile, the total area is 2.5 hectares.

The Colosseum is a place of spectacular performances 5 types of fighting for hundreds of years. It is estimated that thousands of people and animals die in the show at the Colosseum. The fifth fight is a fight between animals (venetaiones), the battle between humans and animals prisoners, execution of prisoners (noxii), water fights (naumachiae) by flooding the arena, and fights between gladiators (munera). Construction of the Colosseum is enough sadistic and bloody. The historian Dio Cassius said that 9000 wild animals were killed at 100 days as a celebration of the inauguration and opening of the Colosseum. The floor of the Colosseum arena was covered with sand to prevent the blood-the blood does not flow anywhere. Elliptical or spherical shape of the Colosseum point to prevent the players fled to the corners and prevent the audience closer to the show arena.

Colosseum is a great masterpiece. Colosseum can be considered as a stage spectacular, both in terms of form and structure of the Colosseum itself. Seating in the Colosseum is divided into different levels. Podium, as the very first place to sit, and is devoted to the senators Rome at the time. There is also a special room for the king, as well as its resting place. A place to store property is also on this level. Under the podium there maeniaum primum, which is devoted to the nobility of Rome. While the third level is the primum maenianum then subdivided into three parts. The bottom (immum) used to sit on the rich. At the top is the summum, which is used for the common people. While the latter (maenianum secundum in legneis) is a place whose structure is made of wood at the top of the building. The place was standing room only for the women who specialize lowly.

After 2 years of the Colosseum is used as the venue of the fight, an underground area (Hypogeum) in the form of two levels of underground lines interconnected tunnels and is also a form of confinement where the gladiators and animals were placed before the fight begins. This section also provided the traps are used to prevent entry of wild animals are not planned into the arena and to keep the weapons storage area in the Colosseum. Colosseum is still being used until the year 217 AD, although it has been destroyed by fire, because it was struck by lightning. Colosseum then repaired in the year 238 AD and gladiatorial games continued until Christianity gradually stop the game because too many casualties.

The name Colosseum was derived from the name of a giant statue as high as 130 feet (40 meters), called Colossus. Colossus Statue is regenerated as a replacement for Nero, as a symbol of the sun god, by adding the crown of the sun. Colosseum is able to accommodate audiences of up to the maximum number of 50,000 people. Building the Colosseum was not far from Nero's Palace Enermous, Domus Aurea who had already been built after a major fire incident in Rome, in AD 64. Some historians believe that the financing of construction of the Colosseum was derived from a large booty large temple in Jerusalem, on the orders of King Herod around 64 AD In Italy, the Coliseum was named il Colosseo Rome but other languages use the name Le Colisée and el Coliseo to mention the Colosseum.

Today, the Colosseum became a very valuable ancient buildings, and became one of the most interesting attractions of Italy. If you have the opportunity to come to Italy, do not forget to visit the Colosseum this.

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