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We travel to Turkey, an ancient town that was once a stunning Ionian city, now in ruins. Located on the Aegean Sea, a strategic location that allowed the consolidation of an important cultural and commercial center in the ruins of Ephesus can intuit the impressive buildings of a wonderful city, including the facade of which was the oldest library in the world.

Ephesus is located north of Panayr, and was a major port city at the mouth of the river Cayster, with a town at the foot of Mount Pion and Mt Cores. Thanks to the remnants of the ancient city, Ephesus, is a major tourist attraction on the coast, especially for the many cruise ships that travel the area of Greece and Turkey, including a stop to tour the ruins.

Ephesus was founded as a Greek city in the eleventh century BC. The city is legendary, endured in Roman times, although permanent conflicts that left her in permanent sequelae most emblematic buildings. His fourth quarter, after more than twenty centuries, came to the 1,300, but his legacy remains preserved architectural wonders such as some believed, was the oldest library in the world, today visible only with its facade.

Huge theater with capacity for 24,500 spectators, as the temples of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World of maintaining their ground and only a column of 20 meters in height, of the over 120 that supported the structure, churches, and stadiums, are among the ruins to discover.

Ephesus is a must for all cruising through the area, starting from the port of Kusadasi, about 20 miles. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are in a constant state of exploration and excavations constantly being discovered where new memories of its heyday.

Lille is a city in northern France. The city is considered a good destination for shoppers tired of big cities, and is the ideal destination to relax in a typically French and enjoy the many boutiques.

Lille stands out as a city dedicated to science, culture and art. In this city was born the famous scientist Louis Pasteur, who invented the pasteurization process and was one of the pioneers of the vaccines. In Lille is the scientific research institute that bears his name, the Institut Pasteur. In this scientific institute found the first vaccine against tuberculosis, known as the Bacille Calmette et Guérin.

The city is full of interesting cultural buildings. Some of the many Citadelle, or citadels, were designed by Vauban dating from the seventeenth century. La Citadelle de Lille, is a citadel that is shaped like a pentagon. The citadel dates back to 1668 and is known as the queen of citadels. The Opéra de Lille was built in 1923. Many buildings have curious architectural style flamenco; including residential buildings are closer to the architecture of the Netherlands to the French architecture.

Other places of interest are highlighted in this city the palace of General Charles de Gaulle, also known as the Grand Place. The building is known for its impressive facade, and its proximity to the Vieille Bourse. Column of the Goddess, also known as The Memorial to the Siege of Lille, is a column that is in the center of the city. The statue was built in 1842 to commemorate the resistance during the French Revolution and the siege of Lille. The column is located near the Grand Place and since 1990 a fountain decorates the base of the spine.

With the opening of Eurostar and the extension of the TGV, the city became the heart of the triangle that connects three of the major cities of Europe, Paris, London and Brussels. The city center has become a much visited because of its geographical and economic situation. There are Notable buildings and Tower Euratechnologies Lille Europe. The Port of Lille is also an important center in the city.

One of the most important monuments of the city is the Cathedral of Lille, known as the Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille de Lille. This cathedral is one of the largest in the country, which was begun in the nineteenth century and takes its name from a statue of the Virgin Mary XII century. Also, here is the Bishop of Lille.

The city is noted for his love of nature, as it has several botanical gardens, such as El Jardin Botanique of the Faculté de Pharmacie part of the Faculty of Pharmacy of Lille 2 Universided. This botanical garden has many trees and plants that come from all over the world. There are thousands of species of plants, and the territory of the garden there is also a tropical greenhouse. This garden dates from the 1970s.

According to historical records, the city had botanical gardens since 1596. The Jardin des Plantes de Lille, 11 acres, and the Jardin Botanique Nicolas Boulay, are two extremely important botanical gardens. The Jardin des Plantes de Lille is a park full of different plants, many of them coming from the Mediterranean.

The Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille, the Palacio de Bellas Artes de Lille is without doubt one of the most important museums throughout France and one of the jewels of the city and built according to the current architecture of the Belle Époque. The palace began to be built under Napoleon I in the early nineteenth century. During that time, thousands of works of art were confiscated from the churches and some territories occupied by French troops. All these works ended up in major museums in the country and confiscated works continue to attract thousands to the palace devoted to art. Highlight many of the works of such influential artists and painters such as Raphael, Donatello, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Goya and Delacroix. The museum also has a large collection of statues and sculptures.

Lille is full of small markets and shopping streets such as Notable former Place du Concert markets and the Vieille Bourse. In the oldest part of the city, recognizable by its stone streets, numerous boutiques hidden in the houses traditional flamenco style. The Grand Chaussée is one of the most important streets of the city center. This city is one of the best cheese shops in the country, among many other delightful gourmet shops.

Aarhus is a town in Denmark and is the sixth largest city in Scandinavia. This city is also the oldest in Europe and the oldest in Scandinavia.

The city’s name comes from Goldeneye, when it was known as’ the mouth of the river. ” Århus Little River runs from the city. The city is located near some woods, and expands to the port. In view of the city there are many mountains, and part of the center is located on a hill. The city also has its own beach, Den Permanente.

The city first appeared in the year 951, according to some ancient writings, and even today you can see some of the ruins of the Vikings from the year 700. Glass beads were found remains of houses and other everyday artifacts dating back to the VII and IX. The city has always been important for trade with other countries in Europe and other ports, but despite that did not begin to expand until the nineteenth century.

The Aarhus Cathedral Domkirke is higher and longer than all of Denmark, and most important of the city. Its construction began in the twelfth century, although parts of the cathedral were damaged by storms and had to be rebuilt several times. They emphasize its frescoes, its great altar that represents different images that change according to the church holidays and model-scale ship that decorates one side of the church and represents the memory of all those who lost their lives at sea.

The oldest church in the city, the Church of the Holy Trinity dates from the year 900 and was built on the ruins of the place where the pagans used to bury the bodies. Another church that stands out is the church Vor Frue Kirke, the Church of Our Lady, noted for its crypt that was not discovered until 1950. The church was for a time, the largest cathedral in the city.

Since an advertisement was published in 1930, the city is known as “City of Smiles ‘or’ The smallest big city in the world.” The city is a relatively young city with thousands of students who live here all year round. The Aarhus Universitet or Aarhus University is one of the oldest in the country. The downtown streets are filled with all sorts of bars, restaurants and nightclubs, and there are hundreds of entertainment options for everyone.

The Radhus Aarhus is the city council, and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the region. Constructed in 1941, the city known for its tower, 60 meters high, and its facade covered with marble. The old town hall, dating from the nineteenth century, it has now become the Kvindemuseet i Danmark, the Feminist Culture Museum. It also highlights the Statsbiblioteket, one of the oldest libraries in the country.

The Den Gamble by the Old City today has become an outdoor museum. Visitors can see 75 houses and other original buildings from different eras and cities. There is a Museum Watches and clocks dating from 1500, a Museum of Toys with eighteenth-century toys and Textile Museum with all kinds of embroidery. There are also five beautiful parks and gardens with a variety of plants.

Music also forms an important part of the culture of this city. Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium is a conservatory and one of the most important classical music and orchestra. Some of the most popular sites which are usually held festivals or concerts are Vestereng Park Atletion or stadium. Each year in this city is celebrating the International Jazz Festival and Aarhus Aarhus Festuge, which is considered one of the most famous festivals in Scandinavia.

Art also plays an important role in the cultural life of the city. One of the most outstanding art museums is ELAR Aarhus Kunstmuseum, museum of 10 plants. The museum has a large spiral staircase that raises nine floors, and the colors represent the nine circles of Dante’s Inferno Alghieri. There are several collections of art, mainly Danish and European, which are permanent, while there are other temporary exhibitions that pay tribute to artists like Andy Warhol or several prominent architects. Another museum of art is the Aarhus Kunstbygning, a museum specializing in contemporary art and current and galleries devoted to photography, painting or sculpture.

Other museums are the Museum Moesgår includes a museum near the city which is full of ancient artifacts and ruins of the first centuries of our era. And there are also reconstructed ruins of a traditional church, the remains of the ‘Man of Graubelle’ and several runic stones. The Viking Museum is the place where archeological remains were discovered Viking ruins.

The Botanisk Have, the Botanical Garden was founded in 1875. There are many types of plants with their names in Danish and Latin. Visitors can also enjoy a tour through the tropical greenhouses. The city also has an amusement park, Tivoli Friheden, a popular destination for tourists.

Marselisborg Palace Palace is the summer residence of the Danish Royal Family. The building dates from the eighteenth century and has a huge park of 32 acres with several ponds.

Aarhus Theatre is the most important theater of Aarhus, and was built to replace the old theater that was running very small while the number of people going to the theater in the nineteenth century was increasing. The building dates from XIX century and has an Art Nouveau style.

Aarhus, the second largest city in the country, is the main port of Denmark. It is located in the region of Jutland, and is considered the capital of the region. From the city, travelers can catch a ferry that will take them at record speed to the capital, Copenhagen, or other smaller cities such as Sjællands Odde or Kalundborg.

The city of Petra is one of the most famous cities in Jordan. The city of Petra, founded centuries ago, is known for its incredible buildings and tombs carved directly from stone.

Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city was known as a lost city in the western world, until it was rediscovered in 1812. Petra is located near the town of Wadi Musa in the desert where the sand creates a contrast with traces of red rocks. The city is known for its natural geological structures, and the distinctive red color of the stone.

The historic archaeological VI century BC, and is considered the symbol of Jordan. The town is considered World Heritage by UNESCO. In the West, no one knew anything about this city until a Swiss explorer; Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered the great city of mysterious red stone.

Al-Siq is the main gateway to the ancient city, a corridor formed naturally due to water erosion. The entrance is very narrow and the hallway, about 1.6 kilometers long, reaches Al Khazneh and cash flow. Near the entrance is a reservoir, which looks much like another dam built centuries ago by the Nabataeans. Even today some old ruins are preserved in a huge arc that was in this place. Formerly, caravans used this post to enter Petra, and have found two huge sculptures of two merchants carrying a camel each.

Al Khazneh is the treasury, one of the most elaborate buildings of the ancient city. The structure is carved directly from the rock of the mountain. A curious aspect of the building is its architectural style, reminiscent of the buildings of ancient Greece. This building, over 2000 years old, also has its own legend that many centuries ago; pirates hid their treasure on the second floor of Al Khazneh. There are still more elaborate sculptures of human beings in the local mythology figures representing life after death. Inside the building there are several tombs.

Qasr al Bint is a temple dating from the time of the Nabataeans, dedicated to his God Dushara. The temple has three parts, and the roof is accessible by a staircase in the back of the building. The building is the best preserved in the city of Petra.

There is also a former theater carved directly into the mountain, which was rebuilt by the Roman and could hold more than 7,000 people. Al Deir, the monastery is located in the western part of the city. To reach the building you have to climb 800 steps, but the effort is worthwhile. From the top we can see magnificent views across the ancient city, including the Lions Triclinium and Wadi Araba.

In the Deir Qattan the remains of water pipes. The walls are full of Nabataean inscriptions. Still kept what appeared to be remains of an old bathroom. The Triclinium of the Lions is another smaller temple with an elaborate facade decorated with two enormous statues of two lions. Inside the temple there are two graves.

In Petra there are several museums dedicated to history and archeology. Highlights include the Museum Al Habees and Petra Archaeological Museum. There are also a large number of tombs, though some are only ruins. Some of the tombs include the Obelisk Tomb, near the Siq and the Tomb of the Palace.

The city, located in the desert and near several settlements of the Bedouin, was the intersection of several trade routes in the time of the Nabataeans. The place, full of history, has several buildings of historical interest that were carved from the mountains directly. Near the city there are several settlements of the Bedouin. From the other side of Petra magnificent open views towards the mountains.

In this area are often organized excursions by camel. About Petra there are other places like Jerash, an ancient Roman city that was built in 300 AD. Amra Cheese is a castle built in the desert, dating from the eighteenth century and still retains its beautiful murals and an old hammam.