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Karelia is a region that lies between two Nordic countries, Russia and Finland. The region is noted for its stunning natural landscapes filled with forests and lakes.

Karelia has access to both the White Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Here are two of the largest lakes in Europe, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega.

The republic of Karelia is located in the Russian part of Karelia. This region has its own language, like Finnish, and an ancient culture.

Some of the highlights of the region include some traditional villages and towns. Pegrema is an abandoned village that is located on the shores of Lake Onega. The old wooden houses are still standing. All these houses are made of hardwood, and its windows have views over the beautiful lake. There is even a small chapel dating from 1770.

This region is also the famous island of Kizhi. The island, located near Lake Onega, is quite small but notable for its unusual architecture and open-air museum. This can be seen in Kizhi Pogost, some churches dating from the seventeenth century. In the 1950s, some structures that were previously scattered throughout the region were transported to the city to keep them.

The open-air museum of Kizhi was opened in 1951. There are Kizhi Pogost and 87 structures, all built without nails, using hardwood on a stone base. Therefore, the region now has more than 80 wooden structures and is a sort of outdoor museum, and was recently named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The Kizhi Pogost a historical site dating from the seventeenth century. All buildings are wood and were built without using a single nail. Emphasize the two main structures.

The first church is the church, or Tserkov Preobrazheniya Gospodnya is considered a summer church, since there is no heating. The altar of this unique wooden church dates from 1714. Inside the church there are about 102 icons, and the oldest dating from the seventeenth century. This church has 22 domes and is about 37 meters high.

The second church is known as Pokrovskaya Tserkov, and is considered the winter church, because here there is heating, which allowed celebrating Mass during the colder months. This church was first rebuilt when a fire wiped out all the original structures in the seventeenth century. This church, 32 feet high, has nine domes and not a single nail.

There is also a bell tower was built in 1862 on the ruins of the old bell tower. The tower is 30 meters high and was rebuilt twice more since the wood was deteriorating rapidly.

The Church of the Resurrection of Lazarus fourteenth century is also located within the Pogost, and is one of the oldest churches in the country. Formerly, the church was part of the Murom Monastery.

There are still remnants of the old wall that was built in the seventeenth century to protect the region from Polish and Swedish invasion. Party was rebuilt last century. The wall is located near the two oldest churches, and the bell tower. At the entrance of the wall is a big tower.

In the Museum there are several exhibitions on the ancient icons of saints, which date from the XVI and XIX. Some galleries display everyday objects that were used from the sixteenth century, in addition to old drawings and photographs that represent both the more traditional side as the most modern Khizhi and the region.

Kizhi is located near Kem. Kem is a small historic town of Karelia is situated on the banks of the Kern River and the White Sea. In this charming town with beautiful scenery are also several wooden structures that date from centuries past. Kem Cathedral stands dating from the early eighteenth century and is full of elaborate seventeenth-century icons.

On the island of Kizhi is also home to several species of birds, fish and animals. There are great forests full of different types of trees, and landscapes from the small nearby islands are breathtaking.

The lands of the region are used for agriculture, but even today retain some of the farms as part of the open-air museum. Other activities typical of the region are making hand-made wooden toys and production of jewelry and handmade embroideries.

Among the marvels that civilization of ancient Greece has left for us, we find the beautiful theater at Epidaurus. The amphitheater is located in the Peloponnese region-has become a symbol of Greek theater. We invite you to learn more about this magnificent work of architecture of ancient Greece. The amphitheater at Epidaurus is one of the tourist attractions that can be visited as a day trip from the city of Athens. Many tours included with the Theater of Epidaurus, visits to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion.

Another very good option, especially for those on a cruise through the seas of Greece is a tour to visit Epidaurus and on the islands of Poros, Hydra (the Greek Capri) and Aegina. This old theater is considered one of the most important architectural works of ancient Greece. It embodies the ideal of harmony of the Greeks, through the perfection of geometric figures. The history of the amphitheater of Epidaurus dates from the late fourth century BC His project was spearheaded by Polykleitos the Younger. It should be noted that before the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the Greek theaters were the natural features in the form of hollows in the hills. Therefore its construction was a true innovation. The shape is semicircular theater, 118 meters up the steps and has 55 galleries originally made of marble.

It is estimated that the amphitheater of Epidaurus can accommodate over 15,000 spectators. Currently presentations are made at times in the theater and festivals. Even today its excellent natural acoustics to wonder of its audience. And gives them a incredible posibildad enjoy art as did the ancestors of Western civilization.

Today we’ll tell the story of the longest dry square of the ever-beautiful city of Paris, capital of France. It covers an area of 84 thousand square meters. We are talking about the famous Place de la Concorde. The Concordia is known worldwide for having sheltered here conscientious several celebrities. Undoubtedly the most important was what happened during the course of the French Revolution. The square was occupied by the guillotine, at whose feet rolled the heads of prominent figures in the history of France among them: King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette.

Returning to the present time, we mention that the Place de la Concorde, in octagonal shape, is crossed by various Parisian avenues that separated into several sections. Share important buildings around the perimeter of the square. Among them are: the Hotel Crillon and the Admiralty. Both were designed by the same architect who designed the diagram and place: the renowned Gabriel. It is also important to note that the actual name of the Place de la Concorde comes from the era of the Directory. He named it for the purpose of calling into oblivion both political controversy.

Finally, we note that today the center of the Plaza is occupied by one of the most striking of the city of Paris. It is the Egyptian obelisk from the Temple of Luxor. This monument 34 centuries old has a modern hieroglyphic writing. On the pedestal that holds gold played in the process of installation. Two sources in its complement the architectural side.

The oldest city in Denmark, has in its historical area an urban landscape that refers to other times. Ribe is the name of the eponymous district and a port that gave life to the culture of the Vikings, with an activity that placed it in the ninth and tenth century as one of the most important commercial and all Scandinavia. Ribe is situated in southwest Jutland, and is part of the municipality of Esbjerg, southern Denmark. The city fell into decline after losing the functionality of your port a few centuries ago. However, the settlement lasts remarkable preserving old buildings, including its cathedral, and some 110 homes as part of the assets protected.

The attractions range from its historic buildings, to the museums, and among them, the Viking Museum in Ribe. It is an opportunity to explore the history of the city, along with the customs and culture of the Vikings. The Vikings had in the peninsula of Jutland one of its most prosperous regions dominate important trade routes. Ribe remembers its past with its museum and various proposals, including shows and special exhibitions, guided tours in the museum and the city, and the possibility of finding dramatic stories that happened in Ribe.

The best time to see Ribe is during the summer when the weather is nice and allows outdoor activities organized for the occasion. Also, there are other tours to take, as a visit to the island of Manda, about 30 miles. Command is a nature reserve with an important ecosystem, birds and tides remarkable. Ribe is a small target, but is worth a visit to immerse ourselves in the times of ancient culture as the Viking, and believe us our journey through time.