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Santorini is a Greek archipelago is characterized by its white buildings with roofs painted and decorated in shades of blue. The island is one of the major summer destinations of Europe, a popular destination for its beaches.

Santorini is located in the Aegean Sea, hundreds of miles from the main islands of Greece. Santorini was formed in the explosion of a volcano. In the center of the islands has formed a lagoon surrounded by numerous beaches of sand, stones or rocks. After the lava formed at the different parts of the island, Santorini is now several beaches formed by rocks or sand of different colors. Therefore, tourists can visit beaches as varied as Red Beach, Playa Blanca and Playa Negra.

In the center of the island is a large central lagoon, about 12 by 7 miles. For three of its four sides, the huge oval of water is surrounded by cliffs that can reach 300 meters. The harbor waters are so deep that ships cannot anchor, but will have to attach the floating buoy floats.

Cities and towns are known on the island Fira, the capital, and Oia, a traditional village. Oia is located in the Maritime Museum, with a large collection of nautical objects and models of ancient vessels, also noteworthy Emporio, Kamari and Perissa, among others.

Highlights one of the archeological sites of the island, the region of Akrotiri, where most of the remains found date from the Minoan era. Apparently, the city was covered by a layer of lava after the explosion of the volcano, but unlike Pompeii, the city population managed to escape. Today, the ruins have revealed houses full of murals, grandiose buildings and an amazing level of wealth at the time. Most findings are in the museums of Santorini.

Fira is the heart of Santorini and is located 260 meters above sea level. To reach the city, visitors can ride a mule or take the cable car, although some prefer to walk up to watch the beauty of the island. Here you will find many hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants. Orthodox Metropolitan Church Fira, a nineteenth century building spotless and the Catholic Church of San Juan Bautista. Here you also find the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, full of objects of everyday life of people who inhabited the archipelago for centuries. Many of the artifacts come from the city that was covered by lava, Akrotiri. The Conference Center of Petros M Nomikos also hosts a multitude of interesting exhibitions. It also highlights the Archaeological Museum in Fira, which is famous for its large collection of statues.

The small town of Immerovigli is just 2 kilometers from Fira. For here is a kind of huge stone or hill known as Scar, where for over 600 years was an old castle, which now only ruins remain. Also nearby is the village of Firostofani, where there is an ancient Byzantine monastery. The monastery is dedicated to St. Nicholas and other saints, and XVII century.

The landscape of the island is full of cultivated fields, where they grow delicious cherry tomatoes and Katsouini, a kind of local cucumber. The islands also have created their own small wine industry. The wine of the region uses three varieties of grapes, Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani. Most vineyards are very old, but they survive thanks to the volcanic soil porosity.

From the magnificent beaches of the island are open views to the Aegean Sea. From Fira Skala can go up, the old port. Visitors will have to go up and down more than 550 steps to reach the goal. In addition, from places like Fira you can see some of the smaller volcanic islands, such as Nea Kameni.

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.

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.

In our previous article we have come from the beautiful Mexican city of Oaxaca. We propose then join us to continue to discover this “baroque jewel of southern Mexico. Another tourist attraction is the main street Macedonio Alcala. This picturesque pedestrian paved with green stone is considered the “walker tour of Oaxaca. Macedonio Alcalá joins the main square of Oaxaca with the glory: the church of Santo Domingo de Guzman. The temple is part of a religious complex built by Dominicans in the sixteenth and seventeenth

Within this architectural complex stands the Regional Museum. It is a room where it is shown the treasure of the tomb number seven of Monte Alban, which contains a great wealth of the Mixtec culture. It also highlights the Rosary Chapel, attached to the temple. It dates from the early eighteenth century and contains a fine plaster work in addition to displaying the allegories of the fifteen mysteries of the rosary.

Returning to the church of Santo Domingo we can highlight its facade exhibits a baroque ornamentation careful way altarpiece bill. This highlights the reliefs of Saint Dominic and St. Hippolytus. Two strong towers flanking this superb home built on a sleek body and supported by heavy buttresses. Its interior reveals multiple workshops anonymously plasterers and plasterers who have left their work full of feeling.

We can highlight the temple inside the beautiful pictorial work depicting passages from the Old and New Testaments. For this and much, much more so the Temple as the city of Oaxaca were declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1979.