The city of Venice was originally a port city, a city where commercialism was able to unite the East and West. Even the first tourists came here over 1000 years ago, and like almost everyone, were puzzled by this advanced city.

The Gallerie dell’Accademia is undoubtedly one of the greatest museums, important and famous of Venice today. The Accademia contains a fascinating collection of Venetian artists dating from the thirteenth century until the eighteenth century, and pictures of amazing artists like Titian, Tintoretto, and Giorgione.

Another site that stands out in this beautiful city is the Church of Frari; the XIII century church stands above all other churches in the city, especially by the fact that it has some impressive works, such as the Assumption of Titian, or the wall San Juan Batista de Donatello. Another church that stands out is the church of San Giovanni e Paolo, a thirteenth-century Gothic church which houses several tombs, works of great painters and frescoes of the New Testament.

The Basilica of San Marco is probably one of the most famous sites throughout the city. The monument is located on the Piazza San Marco, where the body was originally buried in San Marcos brought from Alexandria. The Basilica of San Marco was rebuilt three times, and this version XI century. Its Byzantine style, which was unusual for a Roman Catholic Church, is filled with replicas of Quadriga, the four horses that were brought from Constantinople in 1204 and now in the Museum of San Marco.

The Palazzo Ducale, the Doges Palace is located between the Basilica of San Marco and one of the main canals, and was built to rule the Serenissima and part of the Mediterranean for about 1000 years. The Palace is an impressive building full of masterpieces of the great Venetian artists as Veronese and Tintoretto, and the soils are the best pink and white marble, made to impress the leaders of other regions for hundreds of years. Here you can view the Duke’s private rooms, the conference room of the Assembly of Ten and the Bridge of Sighs, a palace with the impressive Palazzo delle Prigioni. The Palazzo Ducale is a fascinating place where one could see how the ancient maritime empire reigned.

The Grand Canal is Venice’s main street, the street that is known all over the world. The canal is lined with hundreds of old houses Byzantine, Gothic and plazas full of life. It is recommended to take the vaporetto water bus on which will take you to one of the Canalazzo while one can feel the 1000 years of history and see the iconic gondolas and water street posts.

The Piazza San Marco, Venice’s iconic square, is the true heart and lungs of the city. Here one can stroll through one of the world’s most beautiful places, full of cafes, shops, restaurants and the famous Campanile, the tallest structure in town.

Gambia was part of the British Empire until 1965. Most of the country’s economy depends on agriculture, fisheries and tourism. One of the most interesting routes and walks in the river is usually from bridges Lamin Lodge and Denton Bridge.

The predominant religions are Islam and Christian religions. Therefore, there are a variety of mosques and cathedrals in major cities, such as the main mosques and the King Fahad Mosque and the Anglican Cathedral of Santa Maria in Banjul. There is also increasing influence of Rastafarian culture in the country.

Gambia is also notable for the wide variety of different ethnic groups living in the country. There is relatively little friction between the different groups. Highlight the larger tribes, and tribes Mandinka, Fula and Wolof. All the tribes maintain their own dialects and customs, but also celebrate the holidays in the country.

The Mandinka attach great importance to the music and the tradition of storytelling through song. The instrument that usually accompanies the stories is usually the drums and the kora. The kora is a 22-string musical instrument resembling a guitar.

Gambia is a country known for its music and his love of dance. Several new trends have emerged due to the influence of different tribes. The vast majority of the population lives in rural villages, and although the younger generations are increasingly globalized, it continues to maintain a balance between traditional customs and modern aspects of the country.

Gambia is a popular tourist destination due to its more than 80 miles of beaches. The country has a warm tropical climate, with periods of rain. Gambia is known for its many golden beaches fringed with palm trees, and are usually found near the best hotels and resorts in the country. The beaches of Cape Point are the most visited of the country.

The country attaches great importance to nature conservation. Ecotourism has become more important in recent years, and are encouraged safari tours. In Gambia there are six parks and reserves natural, filled with all kinds of birds and mammals. The forest Makasutu, which translates as Holy Forest is a spectacular forest where, according to legends, tribal wars took place several hundred years ago, but now has become one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.

The City of Banjul is the capital of the country. The city is located on the island of St. Mary’s, sometimes known as the Banjul Island. In this city are the historical and cultural monuments more important, like the Gambia National Museum, which houses the largest collection of historical documents and archives in the country. It also highlights the Albert Market, located near the Avenue of Liberation and the nineteenth century. Other attractions include the Museum of African Heritage, a center full of art galleries with a large collection of African statues, and several mosques and cathedrals.

Among the most important monuments of the country highlights the Ark 22, an arc of 35 meters high built in 1996 to commemorate the coup that took place on July 22, 1994. At the base of the arch, eight columns, the statue of the unknown soldier with a baby and the symbol of victory, with a rifle in the back. The arch is one of the country’s major roads, the road between the two most prominent cities, Banjul and Serrekunda. The arch has three floors and an observatory with stunning views of the city and the forest on the second floor and the Textile Museum on the third floor.

The largest city is Serrekunda. Highlights of town market, like their guilds engaged in the silk and textile industry.

Gambia also has several places which are considered World Heritage by UNESCO. Stresses James Island, where once a fortress and was one of the most prominent on the sale of slaves. Other World Heritage Sites are the Stone Circles of Senegambia, a place shared with neighboring Senegal.

The Stone Circles of Senegambia are north of the country. The circles are formed by huge stones and were trained in the eighth century. Apparently more than a thousand circles are above some old graves. One of the best known formations is near the town of Wassu.

Beside Wassu Janjangbureh can find a place that holds the remains and the influences of the colonial era. It also highlights Bakau, a region known for its botanical gardens, like Kachikali, notable for its ponds full of crocodiles. There are a variety of traditional villages, among which we highlight Brikama, a town dedicated to handicrafts.