Steve - 56 prezentari - Categoria Tari, Orase, Capitale

Andorra is a principality in the Pyrenees between France to the north and Spain to the south. It lies in a circular basin surrounded by mountains reaching a height of 3000 m. Its area is 468 km2 and the number of inhabitants is estimated at 78 thousand. They are mainly Catalans and Spaniards. The official language is Catalan. The capital - Andorra la Vella is located in the Valira river valley and is the highest capital in Europe. Since 1278, Andorra has been administered jointly by France and S [...]

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This presentation of architectural marvels in the world includes homes, buildings, bridges, structures and monuments of the greatest modern designs. (Steve) [...]

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Armenia is a mountainous country in Southwest Asia. The majority of the population adheres to Orthodox Christianity. Tradition says that the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew brought Christianity to the land of Armenians in the first century. The Kingdom of Armenia was the first in the world to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD, two decades before the Roman Empire. This heritage is embodied in more than 4,000 Armenian Apostolic churches and monasteries scattered throughout th [...]

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Yerevan is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its history dates back to the 8th century BC. It was then that King Argisthim I founded the fortress of Erebuni, which was to be a large administrative and religious center. In the Late Ancient Kingdom of Armenia, the importance of Yerevan gradually declined. After World War I, Yerevan became the capital of the First Republic of Armenia. It lies in the heart of the Armenian Highlands in the northeastern part of the Ararat M [...]

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Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum in the suburb of Ballarat, Victoria. It revives the period of the great Australian gold rush in the 50s of the 19th century. It was here, the second largest gold nugget in the world weighing 69 kg was found in the Red Hill mine. The open-air museum was opened in 1970 and has become one of Australia's best tourist attractions. It covers an area of 25 hectares in the place of the richest deposit of alluvial gold in the world. A stream flows through the area, wh [...]

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The Sydney Fish Market is a fish market in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The market sits on the Blackwattle Bay, 2 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It is the world's third largest fish market and a world-class tourist and cultural attraction. It was established in 1945 by the state government and was privatised in 1994. There are daily wholesale auctions for Sydney's seafood retailers. The mural inside Sydney Fish Market was designed by Australian artist Keith Howla [...]

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Sydney is the capital of the Australian state of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. It was founded in 1788. It is located on the east coast of the country, where it is washed by the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered on the west by the Blue Mountains. Sydney has the largest natural harbor in the world, Port Jackson, as well as more than 70 beaches, including the world-famous Bondi Beach. It has an area of 1,687 km2 and the population of the metropolitan area exceeds 6 million. I [...]

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The 106-year-old, historic building of the Salzburg Regional Court has been completely refurbished with 59 million. The construction period was 3 years. The extensive restoration work was a major challenge, especially due to the strict protection of historical monuments in the city of Salzburg. Taking into account the external appearance and the historical structure of the building, a large, completely barrier-free new building was erected with new courtrooms, a judicial service center and a sta [...]

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The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a large belt of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending its presence to the Pacific Ocean. The major Atlantic coastal cities are New York, the global financial and cultural center and the capital of Washington, DC. Midwestern Chicago is known for its interesting architecture and on the west coast the Los Angeles (Hollywood) known for film industry. The USA has 327 million inhabitants (2018) and covers an area of 9 826 675 km². [...]

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Trip Advisor, Inc. is an American travel website company providing reviews of travel-related content. Here is the list of top 25 travelers' favorite destinations, covering Asia, America, North Africa, Pacific States and most of Europe. Tony [...]

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Virtual walk through the historic center of the capital of Slovakia - Bratislava. Have a nice stay. Steve [...]

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With 6.7 million inhabitants, Rio de Janeiro is the second most populous city in Brazil. Located on the Atlantic coast, it was founded by the Portuguese in 1565. It is the most visited city in South America. It is visited by more than 2.8 million tourists annually. Rio is known for carnivals, beautiful beaches and the huge statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Hill. It is also the main cultural center of Brazil. Its architecture includes buildings from the 16th to 19th centuries that blend [...]

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The Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It was founded in the 10th century and is considered one of the most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments of the country. It is located in the Rila Mountains and is 117 km south of the capital Sofia. It is believed that the monastery was founded by the hermit and saint Ivan Rilský, whose name it bears. It was built on the current site in the first half of the 14th century. It covers an area o [...]

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Lhasa is a city in southwest China in the Autonomous Region of Tibet with a population of over half a million. It lies at an altitude of 3,658 m and has an area of about 53 km². It is the historical and religious center of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism. Until 1959, Lhasa was also the seat of the Dalai Lama. The modern history of the city began during the work of the Fifth Dalai Lama in the late 17th century. He established Lhasa as the center and capital of the Tibetan Empire. He began constructio [...]

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Dubrovnik is a city in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea. It is a seaport and county center. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in the area. It has more than 40,000 inhabitants and is visited by more than a million tourists annually. Since 1979, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its medieval architecture and city walls. The history of the city dates back to the 7th century, when it was known as Ragusa. It was under the protection of the [...]

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Bouzov Castle is a fortress from the beginning of the 14th century, which was first mentioned in 1317. It is located 28 kilometers northwest of Olomouc in Moravia and is among the 10 most visited castles in the Czech Republic. Its first documented owners were the lords from Bouzov. The castle burned down in 1558 and was only rebuilt in 1620. Among the most important medieval owners were lords from Kunštát. With the arrival of the Order of the Teutonic Knights during the 18th century, the castl [...]

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Český Krumlov is a town in the South Bohemia. It is situated under the ridge of Blanský forest and the river Vltava flows through it. There live about 14 thousand inhabitants. The first written mention of the existence of the seat in Krumlov comes from 1240. Since the foundation of the city, Czech and German residents lived side by side. Český Krumlov Castle is the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic after Prague Castle. The medieval city center, which is surrounded by meand [...]

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Cheb is located in the west of the Czech Republic. It is only 5 kilometers from the German border. The fort of Cheb was settled in the 9th century by the Slavs. The first written record of Cheb dates back to 1061. Since the Middle Ages, it has been an important transport and trade center. Steve [...]

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Notre-Dame de Paris (meaning "Our Lady of Paris"), is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in Paris, France. The cathedral is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. The cathedral was begun in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and was largely complete by 1260. Is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the city of Paris and the French nation. 12 million people visit Notre-Dame annually, making it the most visited monument in Paris. Whil [...]

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Virtual visit in two interesting towns in Austria. Presentation made up of photos of my friend Yveta. Steve [...]

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