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Pittsburgh in USA

Zoritza Petrova — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:32:05 +0000

They call it in many ways – “Steel City”, “City of Champions”, “city of bridges”. Pittsburgh is definitely among the most interesting cities in the United States. The modern cathedrals, neighborhoods with old buildings, guarding the secrets of creating a “New World” and impressive modern facilities, many places for adventure and fun are some of the things that you can see and explore the second largest city in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is one of the oldest cities in the USA. Their official status Pittsburgh received in 1758 was baptized by British statesman William Pitt. More about the town’s history and development of Western Pennsylvania can learn to be considered for historic landmark – Fort Pitt Museum & Block House. The Bastion is located in the city center, the Park Point State Warriors. According to local from there begin to lay the groundwork for Pittsburgh. One of the emblems of the city is the Cathedral of Learning. The building rises to 163 m altitude targets. 42-story building is the second highest building in the academic world. Located in the heart of the campus of University of Pittsburgh. The building houses classrooms, university administrative offices, libraries, computer center and restaurants. Cathedral of the doctrine has 2529 windows. In the city passed three picturesque rivers – Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio, which collect water in the city center, thus creating an extremely impressive sight. They form a triangular island, called by locals “Golden Triangle” which is actually located on Park Point State Warriors.
In the center are focused impressive tall buildings. The statistics alone speak of the beauty of the city – 446 bridges and over 150 skyscrapers are part of a memorable landscape of Pittsburgh. Among the architectural masterpieces of the city is Pittsburgh City-County Building, the buildings of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. Pittsburgh is definitely considered one of the world student cities. He has over 15 universities, which educate more than 100,000 students. Near the “Golden Triangle” is the museum complex Carnegie. It consists of several very interesting buildings, which house the Natural History Museum (Carnegie Museum of Natural History), where you can see a rich collection of dinosaur theme, the Museum of Art, the Library of Pittsburgh, the Scientific Center.
A globally recognized project of the Institute is the creation of Carnegie Museum of Andy Warhol (Andy Warhol Museum) in Pittsburgh in 1994 This is the richest museum, created in honor of the great American artist, whose hometown is Pittsburgh. The gallery contains over 4000 of his original works.
The natural hills of Pittsburgh have interesting engineering movement. It is a tram rails Duquesne Incline. Walk in comfortable cabins will allow you to view the panorama of Pittsburgh. In the beautiful Highland Park are the local zoo and aquarium. Green complex care for over 4,000 animals of 475 species, including endangered and 20. Modern facilities provide close access to animals and marine life. The fee for access is between 12 and 14 dollars. Pittsburgh is the largest aviary in the U.S. – National Aviary, where over 6,000 birds from 200 species.
Source of information: Travelinos.com

Costa Rica is one of the top destinations in the world

Zoritza Petrova — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:20:42 +0000

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is located in the southernmost part of mainland North America, better known as Central America. The northwest border with Nicaragua, Panama to the southeast. Costa Rica’s territory is 51,100 square kilometers Geographical situation and the reason is to be one of the most promising tourism countries in the world. It is located in sub-equatorial climate zone. Therefore, the conditions are suitable for year-round tourism. Northeast Costa Rica is facing the Caribbean Sea and the southwest – the Pacific Ocean. Proximity to the U.S. market makes them to be more attractive to American visitors. Costa Rica has sub-equatorial climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Change the country claims to be one of the best in the world. The capital San Jose has average daily temperatures of 24 to 26 ° C all year. Night temperatures are between 14 and 16 ° C. Therefore, the conditions are very easily affordable. From December to April rainfall is negligible. Rainy season is from May to November. Lemon City, which is located on the east coast has a daily average temperatures of 29 to 31 ° C. Night is about 20 ° C. Rainfall is heavy throughout the year. The climate is similar to the equatorial, but only the ocean shore. The interior are seasonal rainfall. There are rainy and dry season.
The change in Puntarenas also sub-equatorial. There are rainy and dry season. Is dry from December to April. Then a slight rain. Rainy season is from May to November. Precipitation is sudden and intense but brief. Temperatures are around 30 ° C throughout the year. Ocean breeze made conditions very pleasant and slightly tolerable. Warm and humid climate causes the dense equatorial vegetation that covers most of the country part. The rainforests are home to huge in its diversity of flora and fauna. There are many interesting species, such as small, colorful frogs, which have a deadly poison. These are some of the most poisonous creatures on the planet. They live in trees and bushes are not as closely related to watersheds. Poison tree frogs of these is so dangerous that the local Indians in January whitened their spears when they go hunting. Poison instantly decimate even the big booty. Costa Rica is a country in the world where the highest percentage of the population is defined as happily. Local residents have a good standard of living rely on quality care and enjoy high personal security. Unlike most Latin American countries that have high crime, here you could move very well on the streets, like the cities in Europe. Costa Rica has no army. The world is known as the Latin American Confederation. The atmosphere of Costa Rica is truly European. Capital of the country – San Jose – a typical image of the city from distant Europe. S Party (especially capital) is a regional educational center of great importance.
Costa Rica is one of the best fishing places. In the Western Hemisphere will certainly not find a more suitable destination for that purpose. For stable economic growth, the country relies mainly on tourism and agriculture. Worldwide exports coffee, bananas, pineapples, sugar cane, cocoa and other tropical plants.

The River Ganges in India

Zoritza Petrova — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:51:20 +0000

The River Ganges is located in northern India and Bangladesh. It ranks the 36th place among the longest rivers in the world – 2507 km. The river is characterized by extremely fertile catchment area, which was found 8% of the world’s population. Gang stems from the merger of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirati. From there the stream and extends through India and empties into the Bay of Bengal. The river is called ’sacred’. Some of the big cities as the Ganges, are Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Calcutta. Unfortunately due to high population density, it is seriously polluted with every passing day. Ganges River is eternal, constantly moving, constantly changing and both are the same – keep their memories, their singing triumphant songs talking their hopes, telling about their losses and to achieving long history of India. Traveling in this destination it is recommended to have a guide and use all inclusive holidays, because the natures are sometimes quite not hostable for foreigners.
Gangotri glacier, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern Uttar Pradesh is the place from which springs Bhagirati. He joins the Alaknanda to form the Ganges River in the town of stony Deoprayag. It turns out that fountains of Hindus and Brahmaputra are also geographically very close. The latter passes through Himachal Pradesh and extends across Punjab and Sind (Pakistan) in the Arabian Sea.

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.

Europe is top destination for tourism

Zoritza Petrova — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:54:18 +0000

Compared with other continents, Europe is the most attractive place for tourism because many historical sights, suitable climate and other characteristics, said Alan Vella, a member of Susan on Tourism at the European Commission. Vella took part in a seminar on “Structural Funds of the European Union for tourism in Bulgaria, which was held in Sofia. According to experts, 480 million tourists have visited Europe in 2006, 185 million – Asia and the Pacific islands, 142 million – North and South America. Due to the large number of tourists, Europe has won the 300 billion euros, North and South America – 122 billion. France is the most visited part of the Old Continent – with 79 million tourists annually. Bulgaria is in the middle of the list with 5,2 million tourists, Romania is one of the last places – by 1,4 million people.
The most profitable in the tourism business is Spain, which for 2006 is 40.7 billion of revenue. According to Vella, 8 million jobs in tourism in Europe has, but if you add all of the industry sectors, jobs are 24 million 11% of the total workforce on the continent.