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Located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Africa and part of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an island of contrasts, vivid and natural wealth. That is why it was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 2005.

Gran Canaria is an island of surprising diversity of landscapes. It is amazing to find in such short distances, arid dune areas with dense forests, towering cliffs or near endless golden beaches. Full of shapes and colors, Gran Canaria surrounds us by their prominence and joy.

Many quality beaches have made it famous in the world, including among them Maspalomas dunes and endless, the indomitable tourist Güigüi and Las Canteras. And that’s not all, because in the south of this island we lose any of its many coves and nudist beaches.
But this island offers even more. For example, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, capital of the island, we have at our disposal a large number of proposals to fill our leisure time, theaters, museums, sports, music … all at our fingertips.

The neighborhood sits right, beautiful ride to enjoy the view of the typical houses canary, with its beautiful wooden balconies. Here we can visit the Cathedral of Santa Ana, dated 1497, and the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno, which are exposed, works of artists both canaries as across the Atlantic.

The museum and its impressive collection Canario remains Guanches, the original inhabitants of the islands.

El Pueblo Canario created by the Canary artist Nestor de la Torre, which is located in the Park Doramas and shows the beauty of the Canarian architecture.

Canary Garden is botanical garden which is to protect native species of the islands.

Other parts of the city that we should not miss are: La Casa de Colón, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Benito Pérez Galdós Auditorio Alfredo Kraus.

And if we go south, enjoy the varied entertainment opportunities offered by the coast of Maspalomas, marinas, water parks, golf courses, underwater activities, etc.

Among the 21 municipalities of Gran Canaria up, each with charm and character, we find much to discover. Prominent among them Arucas, old city and proud of its extensive banana plantations, its Gothic cathedral and Arucas Mountain, where the view is magnificent; Telde illustrious city of steep streets, which counts among its treasures with over one hundred archaeological sites and over seven hundred ethnographic goods cataloged and Mogan, and beautiful scenery of flowers and fruits, Teror, and their “highways” by those who formerly spent their horses. In the latter town is situated appointed the beautiful basilica in honor of the Virgen del Pino and the House of Dona Teresa de Bolivar, wife of Simon Bolivar, colonial style.

Moreover, its cuisine is also a strong point that makes the tourists return to visit. It’s wrinkled potatoes, the “Ropa Vieja”, fish soup, watercress soup, rabbit in gazpacho or “Old boiled,” among other dishes. Delicious desserts such as Bienmesabe, and a wine appellation “Gran Canaria” convinced.

Gran Canaria is connected to both the Iberian Peninsula with the rest of the archipelago due to scheduled landing at Gando, its only airport. In addition the service also operates charter flights to various European cities.

If you want to travel with boat, there’s no problem. We can take one of the ferries or jetfoils linking the Puerto de la Luz de Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and beyond, with the port of Cadiz.

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.

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.