Every year, the first Sunday of September, the Historical Regatta comes back in Venice, the most traditional among the venetian events, which took place for the first time the 10th of January 1315 . The sumptuous event, organized in the Serenissima times to celebrate the military victories or to honour the foreign dignitaries, today is made up of two different parts: the historical parade and the rowing boat races. The Historical Regatta starts out with the colourful procession on the Grand Canal, formed by the Bissone, the Bucintoro and the boats of the venetian rowing clubs; the event commemorates the Queen of Cyprus, Caterina Cornaro, coming to Venice, which marked the beginning of the Venice rule over the Mediterranean islands. Venice and its lagoons is a Unesco World Heritage site.
There are more than 1,000 temples in Angkor which have been reclaimed from the jungle and some are magnificent architectural gems to rival the best around the world. Recent Satellite photos have revealed that Angkor spread over 400 square miles making it the largest preindustrial center in the world. Here are some of the best. The immense Khmer empire from the 9th to the 15th C century stretched over present day Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam all the way to India. At Angkor it created a sophisticated network of hydraulic canals and rice paddies that supported over a million people and left architectural monuments that are as overwhelming as ancient Egypt. The ruins of Angkor have been declared a Unesco World Heritage site. In 1431 enemy armies invaded and sacked Angkor. The population left , the region was abandoned and most of this incredible culture was swallowed up by the jungle.
http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/spain/barcelona - Visit for more information on Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona, the second largest and most cosmopolitan city in Spain, has a population of around two million people. The city’s tourism got a massive uptick in 1992 by hosting the Olympic games that translated the city into a very modern, yet very old city, celebrating the ancient.
What to see
* Sagrada Familia - A modernist church, most famous Barcelona landmark.
* Casa Mila – Antoni Gaudi’s unconventional buildings
* La Rambla – The most famous street in the city, always crowded
* Guell Park – A UNESCO world heritage site, also by Gaudi
* La Seu Cathedral – Built between 1298 and 1460, completed at the end of 19th century.
* Casa Batllo - Another Gaudi masterpiece with unique modernist interior and surreal exterior
* Parc de la Ciutadella – Home to a zoo, museums and the Catalan Parliament
* Montjuic – A hill that boasts many attractions, such as Poble Espanyol and the Calatrava Tower
* Magic Fountain - Animated with coloured lights during summer evenings
* Arc de Triomf - A triumphal arch built in mudejar style brickwork, originally built as the entrance gate of the Universal Exposition in 1888.
* Torre Agbar - One of the city’s tallest buildings with colourful cladding and an unorthodox shape.
Events
* Sonar Festival - A three-day music festival
* Festes de la Merce – A festival with human towers, fireworks and live music
* Festes de Gracia – Most important fiestas, filled with fun, excitement, colours, fireworks and music.
* Revetla de Sant Joan – A midsummer solstice celebration
* La Merce - A holiday filled with fun and activities, fountains and fireworks.
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Sian Ka'an is a non profit and non governmental organization biosphere reserve formed by a group of conservasionists in the municipality of Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, whose mission is the conservation of the biodiversity. It has been a Mexican national park since 1986.[1] and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
OneClimate Visitied the site during the UNFCCC COP16 Climate Change Conference that took place in Cancun, Mexico to report on the damage caused to the site by a changing global climate
http://www.oneclimate.net/cancun
Our Central Ottawa location is situated in the heart of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Within walking distance to the parliament, Museums, gourmet dining, and UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rideau Canal). This location is ideal for business professionals, singles and couples As well as those who are looking for romantic getaway, pampering and personalized service in an attractive suite, opposed to a more “standard” hotel room
Take a look into this former Imperial City and a current UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photos by @avlxyz, @robertlafond2009, @kevingodfrey, @Luu Ly, @Yves Picq, @Bernard Gagnon, @CommonismNow, @Tango7174, @marfis75, @ Tttrung, @--Patrick--, @ethan.crowley, @jacky.douchet, @midorisyu, @Str1ke, @b00ng, @Christian Haugen, @DanangMonkey, @MC MasterChef, @NTLam, @ThinhHoang, @Raul Tejero.
Rainy days.I left Italy(Udine)by train in the evening.Graz is the capital of the District of Styria Steiermark in German)in Austria is the second town in Austria for inhabitants. There are 6 University with about 40 thousand students. The city centre is one of the most preserved in Central Europe, thanks to that in 1999 Graz was added to the UNESCO World Heritage site. The journey was made by train on 6 March 1999.
The Fort Henry National Historic Site is located in Kingston, Ontario. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a popular attraction for both local residents and tourists alike.
Explore Fort Henry, and the numerous activities available on site -- including historical reenactments of military drills, and collaborative performances with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Silent Drill Platoon.
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Many of the buildings in the historic district of Old Quebec were built before 1850, and the area is recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Although Quebec City is a celebrated modern metropolis, the historic district remains among the most well-preserved areas of its kind -- having retained almost all its fortifications.
Join Heather Moores and Kurt Doyle, as they share their knowledge of the city and why it continues to be a popular destination for visitors the world over.
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is located in Alberta, Canada -- where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin to rise from the prairie, 18 km northwest of Fort Macleod.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, Head-Smashed-In features an interpretive centre that aims to educate both locals and tourists alike. Join Stan Knowlton on a tour of this popular site, and explore the First Nations history and culture from the region.
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is located in Alberta, Canada -- where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin to rise from the prairie, 18 km northwest of Fort Macleod.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, Head-Smashed-In features an interpretive centre that aims to educate both locals and tourists alike. Explore the First Nations history, and culture from the region through the museum -- and stay for a night to camp out in a tipi.
Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival blends traditional and contemporary folk music on the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Talented locals performers and visiting musicians alike have graced the stages and streets of Lunenburg during this annual event.
Join in the fun -- explore the music, workshops, readings, and children's programs which are all part of the festival's activities.
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L'Anse aux Meadows is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the only known Norse village in North America (outside of Greenland). Explore the unique cultural offerings that this archaeological site has to offer.
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The Avid Cruiser visits Gammelstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents the best-preserved example of a "church village." Villages like Gammelstad were once found throughout northern Scandinavia. The 424 wooden houses that radiate from the early 15th-century stone church, were used only on Sundays and at religious festivals to house worshippers from the surrounding countryside who lived too far away from home to return on the same day. Gammelstad is fewer than 20 minutes by car or bus from where the cruise ships dock in Luleå.
http://www.AmbarTravelBlog.com This the old ruins of Ayutthaya Old City which is protected and recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nestled in western Honduras are the Maya ruins of Copan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this video, you'll learn about this incredible site and how its artistic details differentiate it from other Maya cities. This video was filmed at the Copan ruins in July 2009, in conjunction with the Honduras Institute of Tourism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uoRwZ-KT4o
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Sardinia gives Tourists the Relaxing Feeling of being Off the Beaten Track
Sardinia is one of the best places for a great Mediterranean island vacation as it is not very well known to international travelers and has not been spoilt by the ravages of tourism. This is the only place around Italy that does not have any motorized traffic.
There are many old towns, old ports, beautiful landscapes and grottoes here. Su Nuraxi di Barumini in Sardinia has been named a world heritage site by UNESCO and every tourist should definitely visit it. Tourism is the main source of revenue in Sardinia. Our travel guide will help you to explore this wonderful and beautiful island, for the vacation experience of your life.
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia and has a large beautiful beach. Alghero, Bosa, Nuoro, Olbia, Oristano and Sassari are other important cities in Sardinia. The dunes of Pistis and Piscinas and the ...
Quebec City offers beauty, fine dining and delightful diversions. And that's just in the train station.
My three-hour train journey from Montreal to Quebec ended in what has been called 'the most beautiful train station in North America.'
Reminiscent of similar grand terminals in Europe, Quebec City's train station attracts those who come here not only to travel by rail but also to dine at the best steak house in town, according to our cab driver. The train station also houses a few shops and even a dentist office, should you want to dash in for a quick cleaning before the conductor calls 'All Aboard.'
Quebec has been called also been called ‘the most European city in North America’ and the "most romantic city in Canada." Add to those: one of my all-time favorite cities.
Quebec is a city of superlatives. Here’s another: Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico where the walls still exist. Within the city walls, Quebec City ...
In January of 2007, my wife and I visited Belize and Guatemala. Our focus was the ruins of Tikal in northern Guatemala. The unique thing about Tikal is that it is surrounded by dense jungle. We saw a variety of wildlife including monkeys and toucans.
Tikal is actually a National Park and has been designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Tikal is one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. It was the ceremonial center and contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside. You can learn more about Tikal's status here: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/64. The combination of Belize and Tikal in Guatemala make an ideal one-week trip for a couple in need of a getaway.
I have posted three Episodes and an overview here: http://OurDistantJourney.com/northamerica/tikal-guatemala
Macedonian movie from 1954 - Ohrid is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia. Ohrid is notable for having once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. In 1980, town Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
AKKO -israel ACCO- ACRE: A BRIEF LOOK
The city of Acre designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most dramatic and captivating of Israel's towns. It boasts a colorful port, architecturally marvelous mosques, exquisite small khans, as well as archeological digs, with excavations that range from the Canaanite period to the Ottoman Empire. It is a city replete with history, in which one can walk through labyrinth lanes, and on fortified walls, offering a spectacular view of Haifa, the Galilee and the Old City of Acre
The Grand Hotel Excelsior is ideally located on the doorstep of a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the City of Valletta. Web Site : http://www.excelsior.com.mt also visible at http://www.bestof-malta.com and you can locate the hotel on http://www.livemap.tv (world tourist Channel) More videos about malta on http://www.maltaonline.tv
This is a 50-meter-tall temple devoted to the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site, also. I went to Bodhgaya with a couple of friends on January 22, 2008.
Westminster Abbey in London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In and around Trafalgar Square, The 18ft high statue of Nelson sits on 151ft of granite. The column was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The English Chamber Orchestra gets it's name from Trafalgar Square's St Martin-in-the-Fields church, in which its first concert was performed. For all you classical music fans, this is where Sir Neville Marriner started! Copyleft music by Rogg Maddeford Duo. More than a day trip from Thornbury Castle, and certainly worth the travel! (You can view this video, and other travel videos in full-size and near-DVD quality, travel stills and more at www.jpmeyer.com). Thornbury Castle is part of the von Essen Group of hotels, "a private collection of individual country house hotels in the UK, each with a distinctive style and character of its own" according to www.vonessenhotels.co.uk, but we think of it as Real People having Real Fun!