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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.

All passengers enjoys a starry night: watching the sky and see the stars. It’s an opportunity to be surprised at how tiny we are facing the vast universe.

Tourism astronomical independent of the season we meet, is in constant growth, and Chile is one of the best places to appreciate it.

The Region of Coquimbo, in Chile, is also known as the “Region Star” capable of providing a clean sky for astronomical observation. This allowed the proliferation of observatories in the area, in turn boosting its tourism edge. They can use large telescopes and all the instrumentation with which scientists have given life to these places.

Observatories
Some visitors will be fleeting: Certain sectors, in which astronomers are working every day, will be open to the public so that we know what it is.

For example, the International La Silla Observatory, located in La Higuera, we can make use of telescopes ready, every Saturday afternoon throughout the year (except June and July because of the weather conditions). The tours are free and are assisted by specialized guides.

Another interesting place to visit is the Inter-American Observatory Cerro Tololo, in the province of Elqui, at 2200 meters above sea level. Annually receives many visits from students in the investigative framework, and also welcomes travelers who want to learn about their facilities, on Saturday morning and afternoon.

Astronomical Observatories
On the other hand, there are other tourist character observatories have been created especially for the enthusiastic traveler can feel an expert overnight. For this it has adapted facilities and some even have a museum where you can learn more about the subject.

Pangue Observatory, in the Elqui Valley, has 30 degrees south latitude, allowing it to boast of one of the best views of the heavens that surround it. As in most of these establishments, visitors can use the computerized telescopes and enjoy tours and observing sessions.

For those who want to take pictures of what they see, you can visit the Observatory collowara in Churqui hilltop at 1300 meters above sea level. The premises have prepared a telescope to capture images. Other features include direct observation decks outdoors, and an auditorium where visitors can enjoy audiovisual material.

The astronomical map
It’s large number of observatories, both scientific and created for tourism that can be distributed over the region of Coquimbo, both the province and in Choapa of Limari, through the province of Elqui.

Beyond the wonders of the sky, the Coquimbo region has beautiful valleys, mountains, spas, and various attractions such as cultural centers, museums, exhibitions and churches. It also has several offers of accommodation and local cuisine.

Venice is an Italian city, famous for its elegant canals, gondolas and romance older; it can even rival that of Paris. The city is filled with numerous attractions, squares, churches, bridges and extraordinary views.

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.

Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. The nation consists of two islands, is known as a tourist destination in the world far away and exotic.

On these islands there are no indigenous people, as most were destroyed by various reasons other than during the colonial era. Today, the majority of the population are descendants of African slaves who came to work in sugar plantations, although more and more people from other nearby islands. Many retirees from around the world have also been installed on these lovely islands.

Religion is very important for the locals, so there are a variety of churches and other places of worship. Stresses the Cathedral of St. John’s in Antigua, undoubtedly one of the most prominent.

The Cathedral of St. John’s is an Anglican cathedral. The present cathedral dates from 1845, as the two previous structures were destroyed by earthquakes in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Fences stand, decorated with figures of St. John of Patmos and John the Baptist.

Antigua is the main island, and owes its name to a picture of Santa Maria de la Antigua in Seville Cathedral. The island is a popular tourist destination. The largest city is the capital city, St. John’s. The city has a large bay where they spend many cruises. Other major towns are All Saints and Liberty, about 3,000 people each. All Saints is located next to the first sugar plantation, Betty’s Hope. Now this plantation is an open-air museum.

The Antigua Sailing Week is one of the most famous races. Other major sports on these two islands that stand out for its mix of cultures are the cricket, which is considered the national sport, and surfing. The main stadium is the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

English Harbor is located on the southeast coast and is known to be a popular destination for yachts. In the past, here was a former British shipbuilder, the Nelson’s Dockyard.

St John’s is the capital of the country. The city is the most important port in the region. Many of the tourist and cultural attractions are in this city. Among these stands the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. This museum located in Court House, a 1747 colonial building that is in place the first market of the city. The museum has a large collection of art and artifacts from the Arawak and colonial times. There is even a full size replica of an Arawak house, as well as several models of sugar plantations.

Another important museum is the Marine Art Museum, with exhibits of volcanic rock, petrified wood and an impressive collection of over 10,000 shells. There are even remains of British ships were lost at sea.

The Botanical Gardens are a small park that is filled with locals and tourists. The park is located next to the Cathedral of St. John’s. Another landmark is the lighthouse of St. John’s Antigua Light, which monitors the bay of the city.

There are several forts scattered throughout the island. Beside the bay is Fort James Fort, a fort that dates back to 1706. There are traces of guns and from these stunning open views towards the sea. Also include Fort George, Fort Charles and Fort Shirley.

Barbuda is the second island. The main town is Codrington, where the Codrington Castle. Some of the attractions of the island include the Martello Tower and the old mansions in Palmetto Point, Coconut Point and Castle Hill.

In Barbuda is Fregata Bird Sanctuary, located in the Codrington Lagoon. Highland House, a beautiful eighteenth century mansion that belonged to the Codrington family, is one of the sights of the island. Another prominent Indian Cave is where you can see petro glyphs made by ancient inhabitants of the island.

The islands are also known for its carnival. The carnival, which takes place every August, commemorates the end of slavery across the region. We organize concerts, contests and people hit the streets in disguise to dance to the beat of calypso and soca music.

Antigua and Barbuda also has its own cuisine, based on the ingredients that once abounded in the island. The most popular entrees are dukun, a sweet dish made from potatoes, corn and various spices.