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.
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Heidelberg stands out like a diamond in the sand against the background of most Germanic cities. Heidelberg is romantic, for philosophers and all who can enjoy the picturesque scenery and historical treasures. It is difficult to say what will first impress Heidelberg. By imposing Heidelberg Castle, rising against the backdrop of mountains and flowing river at the foot of them. With its architectural heritage preserved traces of several eras and diverse styles. Germany or the typical order and tranquility, which streams from each street and building in the city. Heidelberg City – leads in many directions. Here are found the remains of the first form of human life in Europe. Here is the first university in Germany, Ruprecht-Carlsen (thanks to which the city is known as universal center of the country. 8 of its graduates are Nobel Prize winners). And again in Heidelberg is housed first library in Germany – Palatine. Vicinity of the Heidelberg are equally fascinating, and peace maintained its uniqueness. In each city, you expect many pieces of culture and history. Century-old cathedrals, monuments and ruins – they expect you to leave you breathless. Trip to this part of Germany will make you fall in love at a glance.
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Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan city. It is located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. It is believed that the city was founded in 7. century. Over 10. century it was conquered by the Toltecs and the mid-11. century became the capital of the South American country. In 1178 was defeated by the combined forces of the three countries Mayyapan, and Ushmal Itsmal. In the middle of 16. century, during the Spanish conquest, sank at Chichen Itza ruins. Overall, Central and South America are one of the coolest destinations, which are intertwined culture and modern life among the tropics and mountains full of history. And if you visit Central and South America will undoubtedly see the wonderful views, great monuments and fortresses, and history of some of the oldest civilizations in the world.
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