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Buenos Aires in Argentina

Zoritza Petrova — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:47:41 +0000

Buenos Aires – the most elegant and beautiful town of South America, called it another South American Paris. And very few words Argentina – the eighth largest country in the world, opened in 1516 by Spanish explorer Juan de Solis. Its name comes from the Latin word argentum – silver, because silver locals gave gifts to the survivors of the shipwrecked Spanish expedition, thinking they are gods. Hence the name of the river, which was built near the capital Buenos Aires – Rio de la Plata (Silver River). In Argentina, nearly forty million residents speak a colloquial dialect of La Plata. The language sounds more like Italian, whose descendants are most of the city. Indigenous tribes are Quechua, Guarani and charua. Nearly two thirds of the territory of Argentina is occupied by national parks and nature reserves. In Buenos Aires boiling life – a lot of theaters, cinemas, bookstores and dance halls for working around the clock. It is normal to have night cinema queues and not only young but very mature couples to walk in late or rather early added. The tour starts from the town square of Congress, the Cathedral or floating casino. Government Building – “Casa Rosada” is also worth seeing. Pink House dates back to early Spanish settlers, who painted the building with paint mixed with cow’s blood in order not to destroy the building from moisture. The theatre “column” is the cultural pride of the city and one of the three most famous theaters in the world. The picturesque neighborhood “San Thelma” – home of tango, the typical street “Fireplace” – the name of Carlos Gardel tango. Square May (Plaza de Mayo) is surrounded by palm trees and flower beds. The Italian neighborhood “La Boca” is so named because different colors painted tin houses and its historical value. They were built in different parts of obsolete ships. In the nineteenth century there settled Italian immigrants. Most of them worked at the port where your procurement and attractive building material for houses.
In “La Boca” and the stadium is one of the most famous football clubs in Argentina – “Boca Juniors”. It started his career legendary Maradona. In Buenos Aires and is the widest avenue in the world – “9 July”. There is the symbol of the city – an obelisk erected in 1936 on the occasion of 400th anniversary of the Argentine capital.

The Egyptian capital Cairo

Zoritza Petrova — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:09:57 +0000

The Fast-paced, energetic and cosmopolitan, the Egyptian capital Cairo is a fascinating metropolis and the largest city in the Middle East and Africa. Cairo is the administrative, economic, cultural and tourist center of Egypt. Located around the Nile River, the city tempts with its abundance of hotels, Universities, mosques and minarets and a bunch of interesting sights. Inhabited by over 17 million people metropolis ranks among the top 13 largest cities on the planet.
If you want to feel the beating heart of the Egyptian capital, will be needed at least a few days. Of course, the biggest attraction that brings tourists there are the famous pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You can give away and a jeep safari in the desert or a camel ride. If you have more days available, you must embark on an exciting cruise on the Nile River – the longest river on the planet.

Managua – the capital of Nicaragua

Zoritza Petrova — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:06:21 +0000

Each capital city has a large center, many sights, main street with restaurants, cafes and boutiques. All you said? Not really. Managua as none of these things, but is the capital of Nicaragua. They call it “resurrected city” because managed to survive a severe earthquake in 1931, second in 1972, bombing in 1979 and the devastating Hurricane Mitch in 1998, the capital of Nicaragua several times raze, but managed be lifted up again from the ruins. In the past, called the “pearl of the Spanish colonies, but today is more like a village than a city. This is the only city in the world that no center. It was destroyed by the second major earthquake and to this day not recovered. Impressive are the addresses, or rather the lack thereof. The streets have no names, and people used well-known places as the starting point and every description as the address is: ten steps from the factory lines in two streets with tree house, two blocks away where they stabbed Jose Lopez. And these addresses are listed on all official documents. Since the latter can come to the conclusion that the level of crime in the city is very high. The most dangerous neighborhood in the capital since the remaining time of the sandinism is named Georgi Dimitrov. Most Nicaraguans do not know who he is, but only mention of that name makes them bristle, because this neighborhood is going whatnot. To prevent such a crime in this city, most Nicaraguans walking with rifles or pistols in the streets. Here to walk the streets with guns is like to wear handbag. Moreover, one of the practicing profession is to guard. Each house has at least one, and he stands ever post with a rifle in his hands. I say at least one, because the rich estates may have only three entrances.
And as is typical Managua city, beautiful buildings are located only in the suburbs. There is only place where you can see clean streets, large houses with large courtyards and tall palms. Integral part of the furniture and the poor and the rich have a hammock and rocking chair. You’ll see a rocking chair in the yard of the mansion and the rich shabby hut with a roof of bamboo. Indeed, even if they have no money for a house, buy at least the Nicaraguans rocking chair and placed him under a palm tree. The Nicaraguans family are generally large and nationalists to demonstrate the houses and put their cars on the country flag. They do not miss the opportunity to spit the United States, while the maximum benefit of any U.S. assistance. For example, all public transport buses in the capital actually are old American school buses. But Nicaraguans do not know, because they can not understand what it means “school bus”, which appears in the yellow buses. They are so grate with English, they can not even understand what it means “stop”. Maybe because of all the characters stop writing “alto” (the same in Spanish). Indeed, road signs are a real landmark. They are white square panels, which in a small circle is painted the standard sign, but underneath it was written explanation in Spanish: “not anticipate” a maximum speed of 30 mph, etc. However, traffic is madness. In the capital there are no more than four hiking trails and a cross where he wants. Overpass built some time ago, but almost no capital to use it, because they are lazy to climb stairs. In addition, more cars in the capital are lorries, which often ride the whole family, and even some of the neighbors. Some of the passengers were gathered inside and the rest are piled together behind. One of the other attractions of Managua are markets. They are everywhere. Even junctions have become a small market. Every stoplight drivers were attacked by at least a dozen vendors – one offered water, another something to eat, others accessories car wash one glass begs another. The most famous market in town is Oriental. Do not be fooled by its name, there’s not only sell things from the Orient and everything everywhere. And when I say everything, do not exaggerate. The market represents dozens of stalls and labyrinthine his howling over 20 km. There you can find whatever you want, but if by chance what you are looking for, it will – we will deliver it for a few days, whatever it is – brand clothes, exotic animals or car. If you know the secret paths that will take you to the appropriate traders can buy an original “Harley Davidson” for tens of times lower than usual price. Else impresses in Managua are many children who work. Three years of begging, five-year wash windows at traffic lights, eight-year – newspapers, a ten year now turn their own business.

Alexandria – the capital ot Egypt

Zoritza Petrova — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:38:39 +0000

Alexandria is the capital of muhafassa Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and is – the country’s largest port (pass through it 80% of imports and exports of Egypt). Egypt holidays sharm el sheikh is the place where you can see amazing places for travel. The Alexandria combines luxury holidays and cheap hotel reservations in the heart of the Egypt life. The town is 4 110 015 citizens (data from 2006.), And its area is 2 679 sq. km It is divided into six parts – Montaza, Eastern Alexandria Middle Alexandria (a town center), Amreya, West Alexandria and Gamrok. The city stretches 32 km of coastline. Alexandria was founded around 334g.pr.Hr. Alexander the Great. The town’s history is very rich, hence it follows that there can be very little visit. A headlamp is the island of Pharos, built in the III c. BC – One of the 7 Wonders of the ancient world, the catacombs of Kom el Shokafa (Kom el Shoqafa) – one of the wonders of the medieval world, the mast of Pompeii (ruins of Serapeuma) – located in the ancient acropolis of Alexandria. There are 41 religious buildings, including Catholic and Orthodox churches, cathedrals, and mosques. Museums you can visit are the Greco – Roman Museum, Royal Jewelry Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and National Museum of Alexandria.
Sister cities of Alexandria Bratislava – Slovakia, Odessa – Ukraine Klevarlend and Baltimore – U.S. Kazanlak – Bulgaria, Kosntantsa – Romania, Durban – South America, St. Petersburg – Russia and Shanghai – China.

Havana – tha Capital of Cuba

Zoritza Petrova — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:47:47 +0000

Havana is the capital of Cuba, is also the largest city in the country and the Caribbean. The city is one of the 14 Cuban provinces. Havana is located close to Florida, allowing free travel to the state and vice versa. Often visited Miami. Havana offers every visitor to see impressive architectural achievements, museums, squares, palaces, churches and fortresses. The city is rich from the cultural manifestations – ballet, theater, dance, theater, festivals. The town is attractive, has preserved its essence and nature of Cuban society. Many lovers of exotic and beautiful weather have visited Cuba, and remained fascinated by the beauty of this country. Really impressible building, atmosphere, style and whatever you can imagine.
If you are part of the people, who dream to see Cuba, Havana is the place where will be able to see the natural Cuba’s life, but keep away from the danger of the provinces.

Prague – the medieval kingdom

Zoritza Petrova — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:27:09 +0000

Prague is the capital and the largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the River Vltava, one of the most visited destinations in Central Europe. Media Center is a World Heritage by UNESCO. Over the river is the largest medieval castle in the world – Prague, located in the Minor party and before it passes the most famous bridge – Charles, decorated with many religious statues. On the other side started the Old Town. There are Tyn Church and the astronomical clock, which once exported whole day performance. Interesting to visit are the Jewish ghetto, where there are preserved many ancient synagogues and the Dancing House. In Prague is one of the best zoos in Europe.
The city is full of history and the architecture is presenting one really amazing city, full of museums and galleries and so on.