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The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is an ideal place for a holiday by the sea, tropical juices and listening to good music. One of the hooks to visit the Cape is its diversity of offerings tailored to every budget.

The seventies was the Cabo San Lucas, a fishing village took the leap and became a tourist destination. The bay is small and is surrounded by crystal clear waters are under the black coral and some sand underwater waterfalls, the ocean is really wonderful show.

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas was carved into the rock by the same waves that were breaking furiously upon them until there was this natural monument located in the peninsula of Baja California. This reminds me Bow your simile in Antofagasta, located in the home, I add a photo to compare it, that other arch located in Chile, was also carved by the waves.

Through the Arch of Cabo San Lucas waters cross the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean, on a surface you can see seals and sea lions sunning rolling.

Some trips to the Cape is made in glass-bottomed boats, to go looking at the sea floor, the colorful fish that come and go and all the flora and fauna.

In Cabo San Lucas is everything, if you like shopping you will find exclusive shops and busy nightlife, well, and it’s just a matter of guts.

Aarhus, the city of the Runes and the Vikings

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.

Sochi, the City of Sea and Mountains

Sochi is a city in southern Russia, known for being the resting place where in summer the former Soviet leaders and as the next city to host the Winter Olympics 2014. The city lies on the coast and is full of mountains.

Sochi is located in the region Krasnadar Krai, on the shores of the Black Sea. Since the city opened a stunning view over the Caucasus Mountains, it is often covered with snow. The city has a subtropical climate, and thus is a favorite place for locals to spend the holidays. The city is full of beautiful sub-tropical vegetation, all kinds of parks and monuments and buildings dating from the Stalinist era.

The central district of the city has an area of 32 square kilometers. Here are some of the buildings and monuments of the city, the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, a small church built between 1873 and 1891. The church was built at the end of the Caucasian War. Column of the Archangel was built in 2006 to commemorate the Russian soldiers who died in the Caucasian War and above all is a figure of the Archangel Michael, the patron of the city.

In the cultural landscape, the city is noted for its many museums and cultural sites. Sochi Art Museum is an impressive building dating from 1939. The museum, a neoclassical style, was built by Ivan Zholtovsky. You can also visiting the Ethnographic Museum Private Sochi.

Winter Theatre, a beautiful neoclassical building dating from the 1930s, stands out for its 88 majestic Corinthian columns. The theater, one of the best known in the panorama of interpretative works, is also decorated with three statues, designed by Vera Mukhina.

The film is a very important part in the life of the city. Every summer, this town is celebrated Russian film festival in the country over the Kinotavr.

The biosphere reserve of the Caucasus, which is north of the city, is also a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Near here are also some of the largest tea plantations in Europe.

Nature is a very important part of the city. Being a city with a pleasant climate for nothing for the stereotype of the Russian ice, with a view to the sea and mountains, it is logical that the city devote a large part of its territory to gardens and parks. The Arboretum is a huge botanical garden that brings together hundreds of species of tropical trees that come from many countries. The Alley of Mayors is the central avenue of the garden, and here is where historically the mayors of cities around the world who have visited the city have planted trees.

The Friendship Tree, planted by Otto Schmidt, is a lemon tree dating from 1934. The museum is associated with the tree has a huge collection of over 20,000 objects and gifts from all over the world.

One of the most outstanding parks is Riviera Park, which dates from 1898. The park is a popular destination for local and visiting those who want to relax in the city. The park is full of statues humorous and somewhat unusual, and highlights the Paseo de la Amistad, filled with magnolia trees planted by all Soviet cosmonauts.

Another place this city is famous for its Marine Passenger Terminal, a majestic building with a tower and four statues, each representing the cardinal points. The Terminal Railway is also one of the most recognizable buildings, since it is one of the first buildings that visitors see upon arrival in the city.

The region has numerous statues that are located along the promenade, many of the statues representing Neptune. The city also has several lakes and numerous mineral springs. Also noteworthy Agura Falls, a beautiful natural waterfalls.

Other districts near the city include the district Lazarevsky. In this part of northwest of the city is a dolphin. Nearby are the ancient palaces and mansions of the former princes. Even today there are still remnants of a medieval church that dates from the eighth century, which was later rebuilt and became strong. Other highlights include strong Golovinsky Fort, which was destroyed after the Crimean War, and Fort Godlike, of which there are only remnants and had a bloody history between the V and VIII. The village of Dagomys noted for its botanical garden. This place is also the summer residence of some political leaders.

The district stands out for Matsesta Khostinksy, an old spa that dates back to 1902. The nearby town of Kudepsta is one of the most frequented by summer visitors, and is famous for Vorontsoy caves, caves that taper along four kilometers.

Adlersky The district is also famous for its caves, and one of its caves, 160 feet long, have found traces of human activity dating back to 30.00 years ago. In addition, about this part of town is where Krasnaya Polyana.

Krasnaya Polyana is a favorite place for skiers, and is in the nearby mountains. Since the 1990s here you can go heli-skiing, ski jumping from the helicopter. These trails are frequented by celebrities of the country. Here it says that will be held skiing competitions in the upcoming Winter Olympics. The mountains have several different tracks of various difficulties and from the top of it beautiful open views of the city, sea and mountains.

Santorini, the Blue Domes and the Aegean Sea

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.