Was founded in 1555 to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. They say that the architect was blinded, so he couldn't create another masterpiece like this one.
The canyon chronicles 2 billion years of history, like an encyclopedia of Earth. A great combination of steepness and deepness, its colors are also simply unforgettable. Read more.
Apparently it takes days to get to this site to adjust to the altitude. Still worth the hike! One of the most breathtaking and mystical sites in the world.
Chichen-Itzá was voted one of the New Seven Wonders Of The World. Sacrifices, rituals and, erm, ball games all took place here. Whisper at one end of the Great Court and you’ll be heard 500 feet away.
If you enjoy a little bit of adventure, pay a little extra to go inside the Great Pyramids and have fun climbing and crouching through the low-height tunnels
Make sure you have a good set of walking boots. The Great Wall can be really steep in places.
don't forget to take that cheesy picture where it looks like you're holding the tower up from falling. everyone does it! lol
This famous building is a must-see if you love history and stunning architecture. One of the largest palaces in the world, this is home to the famous Hall of Mirrors. The Palace opens at 9am.
Even if you won't replay Anita Ekberg cult scene from "La Dolce Vita", feel the irresistable romance of one of the most spectacular fountains of the World.
Watched the sunrise over the beautiful temple. Excellent location for photography! Get a guided tour of the temple, it has an amazing history behind it.
Don't be afraid of the line, it moves quickly. Highly recommend going up in the bell towers to see the gargoyles and for one of Paris' best views.
The iconic bridge (opened 1894) still gives priority to river traffic, and is raised on average 3 times a day. In 1997 it split the motorcade of US President Bill Clinton, causing some alarm.
TRAVEL FACT: Dating back to 125 AD, the Pantheon was studied by many architects of the Renaissance era.
The grand site of Ancient Olympia! The best way to get the most out of your visit is to race in the stadium like the athletes used to do
The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen
An incredible place. With such unparalleled preservation, it is hard not to imagine what it was like as a bustling city of 250,000 in the first century BC. Fabulous digs!
You need more than a day to explore Ephesus. I recommend you to spend 2 days for this extremely beautiful antic city. You won't regret it
Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.
This 1962 TIME cover captured the mood of a newly partitioned city. "Seldom in history have blocks and mortar been so malevolently employed."
Отели со стороны моря дороже. Отойдите на соседние улицы, там дешевле. Например, Пеликан за 50 евро на двоих с завтраком!
Download the free podcast by Rick Steves for a great guided tour of this impressive site.
The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located in the USA. near the Arizona border on the slopes It is famous among hikers for its colorful, undulating forms and the rugged trackless hike
Il Nepal ha ordinato una nuova misurazione dell'Everest per determinare una volta per tutte la sua altezza. È alto 8.848 metri, ma Cina e Stati Uniti hanno più volte contestato questo dato
skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. It was very busy, with hundreds of skaters on the ice. The skyline of the city of Groningen
Try to visit here at the warmer season, like June/July. Don't expect too much if u decide to join any cruise.
Kuta is located in the southern island of Bali, is one of the forerunner to the development of tourism in Bali. This place was once a fishing village with a growing tourism in Bali and Indonesia and B Read more.
Pra Pathom Chedi - the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. The golden tiled dome (pagoda) of the Chedi towers almost 120 m. into the sky and can been seen from miles away.
Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. The city in its entirety is listed as World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon.
Tallest in Africa, a national park, waterfalls and other great attractions to start off or try out at it's foot before climbing.
