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This city in southern France is located to the left of the Rhone. Founded by the digging, the city gained prominence when he formed part of the first Transalpine province of the Roman Empire. Today, nothing remains except this time the remains of a Roman forum.

The city also was the official residence of the Pope between the years 1309 and 1377. The Palais des Papes, built between 1335 and 1364 now forms part of the historic city center and is considered a World Heritage Site since 1995.

The Remparts, the city walls dating from the fourteenth century, are examples of the fortifications that surrounded the cities during the Middle Ages. The Hôtel de Ville or City Hall, is a relatively modern building, whose bell tower, like the walls are well preserved since the fourteenth century and is a monument worth visiting.

The famous Pont d’Avignon, known by the French song “Sur le pont d’Avignon”, are just four of the eighteen arches had before. However, other bridges decorate the city on the Rhone, as the bridge linking the city with Villeneuve-les-Avignon.

The Avignon Festival is a festival to be held since 1947. Usually held in July and brings together young actors and actresses that represent innovative and original plays. The art, dance and music also form an important part of the festival.

The Hôtel des Monnaies, the former Papal mint music school transformed into an architectural style also worth seeing. The Musée du Petit Palais, the small palace museum brings together many works of art from the Renaissance, many of them Italian. This museum was opened in 1976.

Durban is a coastal city in South Africa. The city is the third largest city and is also a city which hosts the World Cup in South Africa, 2010.

Durban is in KwaZulu Natal province and is the most important port in South Africa. The city has a very pleasant subtropical climate and is known for its endless beaches.

The city streets full of Art Deco buildings, is one of the most prominent of the country. Durban has a great culture, since for many centuries in this city were Zulu settlements. In the cultural scene, highlights the Durban Art Gallery.

The Golden Mile, or Golden Mile, is the tourist center of the city. This street was built in the early 1970s to attract more tourists to the region. The street is lined with restaurants, bars and shops selling all sorts of local objects. The Golden Mile cross section of the promenade, the street ends at the beach full of golden sand, where tourists and locals often take the sun on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Here also is the Mini Town, a miniature replica of the city, and the Surf Museum, dedicated to the importance of sport in the city.

The beaches of the region are ideal for surfing. Stresses the South Beach, which is quieter and waves is the place where you learn to surf. Other beaches are outstanding Dairy Beach and North Beach. The Blue Lagoon, the Blue Lagoon, you can go fishing and picnics can be arranged.

The city is also known as a core ideal for shopping. Along the Golden Mile are a lot of vendors and shops Zulu objects of all kinds. Here also is the largest mall in the southern hemisphere, is the Gateway Theatre of Shopping. This mall has many cinemas, theaters, attractions, one of the highest sources of the continent and shops of the world’s best known brands.

From this city you can easily access several cruise ships that pass through the port. Near the city there are several natural and national parks, such as Zululand and Drakensberg.

The town has a variety of tourist attractions. Your city council, a huge building Art Deco style, is one of the symbols of the city. Highlights include the Suncoast Casino, which has many cinemas and entertainment programs and even a private beach, and Embankement Victoria, known as The Espalanada, where the tourist attractions of the city.

Businesses are also important for the city. There is International Convention Centre, which is considered one of the best convention centers in the world.

Points of interest include the city’s parks. Shaka Marine World, one of the largest aquariums in the world. The Umgeni River Bird Park is a park where there is a stunning sanctuary for several species of birds.

Sport is one of the most famous of the city. There are several important stages, such as the Sahara Kingsmead stadium dedicated to cricket or Kings Park Stadium, where they play rugby. The Greyville Racecourse is a great racetrack and the Durban Country Club is known for having one of the best golf courses in the region.

On the occasion of the World Cup, has built the huge stadium of Moses Mabhida. A curiosity of this stage is the fact that above the stadium passes Sky Car. Sky Car is basically a cable car that offers stunning views of the stadium, the city and the Indian Ocean. In the cabin fit up to 25 people and each journey from the stadium to the top just above the center of the stage lasts two minutes. Meanwhile, on the other arc passing above the stadium, there are 550 steps that go from the other side of the stadium to the central point. For this part of the more daring can climb with the aid of special equipment is provided before each climb.

Rome is one of the major religious tourist destinations of Christianity. The Cultural Heritage of the beautiful Roman churches is invaluable: its meaning spiritually, for its exquisite art and its remote history of more than 1500 years. We invite you to visit some of the major Catholic churches in the city.

The story of the strong link between Rome and Catholicism begins with his appointment as the official religion of the Roman Empire in the fourth century AD C. From there began the building of churches. At first, the Roman churches arose in relation to places of worship of the time when this faith was banned (as catacombs or private homes).

In Rome, in the V century AD, the construction of churches had an intensity that would be repeated until the seventeenth century. The city soon became the center of Christianity, especially when the Pope’s residence. Then, medieval churches emerge from these Roman buildings. Many vestiges remain in outer walls or groundwater.

By the Renaissance, many ancient temples began to decline. Others were built, which brought out the new styles of art. Where the seventeenth century, we find-maybe-the ultimate expression of Christian architecture: the Basilica of St. Peter, designed by Pope Urban VIII, and by Bramante, Bernini, Raphael and Michelangelo among other great art history.

Montevideo, capital of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, is recognized regionally by being rich culture and the cradle of several rhythms as Candomble, murga and tango. The Uruguayan River Plate proudly say that Carlos Gardel, the tango man, was born in the Uruguayan town of Tacaurembò. But undoubtedly Montevideo also attracted also by its history and landscape and architectural beauty. This is evidenced, for example, so-called Old City and Port Market traditionally often included in the visit to the historical center of the city.

We begin by describing the Old City. This is located on a small peninsula bordered by water on three sides. It is characterized by buildings that evoke the colonial era as the old houses are arranged around large courtyards to the Spanish way. Draws particular attention on building “Mercado del Puerto” formed by an iron frame and glass. Its architecture is inspired by the great Victorian railway stations in Europe.

Another prominent site and that is the true heart of the Old City is the Plaza Zabala. It is a pleasure to sit in one of the benches in the square to catch a few mates and watch the giant magnolia trees that adorn it. Here stands the monument to the town founder Don Bruno Mauricio de Zabala.

Another building of interest located in this area is the Museum of Decorative Art “also known as the Palace Taranco. This building was beautiful lines French Renaissance residence including financier Taranz Ortiz, Lavalleja and architect Toribio.

Thus ends the first installment of our tour of the city. In our next chapter will discuss, among other things, the liberator of Uruguay Don José Gervasio Artigas, Plaza Independencia and the Puerta de la Ciudadela. While we’re walking down the street by walk peach background we hear a group of young people in the corner of Convention are making music to the rhythm of Candombe.