The most interesting and unusual hotels in the world
It seems that in our time it is very difficult to attract a tourist to any country, a modern person will not be surprised at anything. This is actually not the case. We offer you to go to the most interesting hotels in the world that will not leave anyone indifferent.
NORWAY
Our journey will begin with a recollection of the tale of H. H. Anderson, “The Snow Queen”. If you want to find yourself in an ice palace, then you will not regret staying at the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, located in Norway. The main feature of the hotel is that it is completely built of ice blocks and snow, which allows it to fit perfectly into the unusual landscape of this country. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is the most beautiful and only ice building in the world. Continue reading
The scariest places in the world
There are many mystical places on earth that cause fear and horror in people. They are filmed in photos and videos, legends tell about them, make ratings of the worst of them, and travel companies even sell tickets to such places. Many of them appeared as a result of natural disasters, and some became the result of human life.
Mystery and mystery, different spirits and ghosts were attractive at all times. They are relevant today. We will name some of them.
Horn of Africa or Afar Basin located in the countries of Somalia and Ethiopia. The geological activity here is such that the earth constantly moves and shudders from earthquakes, there is active volcanic activity, abysses suddenly form in different places. Continue reading
TOP 10 most beautiful temples in the world
ST. BASIL’S CATHEDRAL
It is a religious building of the XVI century and the most recognizable temple in the whole world. A recognized fact was that Italian architects were invited to Russia to build this cathedral. The craftsmen in the construction used the then-famous jewelry: “kokoshniki”, “arrows”, “beads”, “crosses”, “snakes”, the general combination of which looks harmonious. All the elevations of the temple are completely individual, giant figured bricks made of burnt clay, which is a great delicacy. If you look at the cathedral from above, you can see that the churches located near the central one form an eight-pointed star – a symbol of the Virgin. Continue reading
Interesting facts about the Coliseum
The ancient building for mass shows – the Colosseum, located at the base of two of the seven hills of the city – the Capitol and the Palatine, is considered one of the symbols of Ancient Rome, and since 1979 it has been protected by UNESCO.
HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT WHICH YOU PROBABLY DO NOT KNOW:
The Colosseum might not have been built, but the Roman emperor Flavius Titus Vespasian (senior) decided to eliminate the traces of the reign of Claudius Nero. Construction began on the site of a pond with swans in the year 70. The opening of the Coliseum was in the year 80, under the rule of the son of Titus, who was the representative of Flavius (dynasty of emperors). Therefore, often in historical documents the Colosseum was called as “Flavian Amphitheater.” Continue reading
Beautiful island Greece (Thassos and Skiathos)
Greece is famous among many tourists for its picturesque islands and the warm Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean seas. Thousands of tourists relax in such famous Greek resorts as Athens, Halkidiki, Peloponnese, but not many are aware of the fact that Greece owns more than 1400 islands, of which about 16% (227 out of 1400) are inhabited.
EMERALD TASOS
Every year, tour operators open up new destinations for island holidays in Greece. One of these areas is the island of Thassos. Locals gave it the name “Emerald Isle.” The fact is that the island is really green: olive plantations are located on the coast, and the mountains and hills of the island are covered with magnificent forests. Ship pines are located along many of the resort’s beaches. Continue reading
