Travel Abbaye aux Hommes: Travel the finest Romanesque Abbey Church in France

By Asad Russel – 

About the Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, France:
In the 11th century by the William the conqueror was founded the Abbaye aux Hommes or the Abbey for Men. In Caen the Eglise St-Etienne is the finest Romanesque abbey church.

The history of the Abbaye aux Hommes:
For the same reason the Abbaye aux Dames who founded the Matilda, cousin of the William the Conqueror for marrying her as the penance in 1067 was founded the Abbaye aux Hommes. In the church was buried himself the Conqueror. In 1202 the original Romanesque sanctuary was replaced by the Early Gothic choir, for many subsequent choirs it became the model. During the Wars of Religion in 1562 by the Huguenots was destroyed the tomb of William the Conqueror and was recovered a hipbone only. Then in the French Revolution was scattered the last dust of the William. In the 18th century were made the additions of the abbey and now of the City Hall are the parts of its elegant buildings. In World War II of the Allied invasion during the height, for protection in the St-Etienne Church huddled the residents of Caen.

At the Abbaye aux Hommes what to see:
From the local Caen stone which also used in the Tower of London, in the Westminster Abbey and in the Canterbury is made the church of the Abbaye aux Hommes and is the masterpiece of Norman Romanesque, with the Gothic spires topped by the twin Romanesque towers flanked with a severe unadorned façade, the “city of spires” the nickname of Caen to earn these helped. Over the crossing there is another tower of Romanesque. To Gothic on the way a transitional vault with a sexpartite vault of the 11th century there is a ling Romanesque nave inside. The site of the tomb of William the Conqueror marks in the choir an inscribed marble slab. There is other notable sights which includes the elaborate staircase of wrought-iron and the hand-carved doors of wood.

There are the abbey buildings on the south adjoining the church, in the 18th century which were rebuilt. By the Lycee Malherbe they were occupied after the Revolution and the Town Hall now houses. With the paintings of town’s collection, fine paneling and wrought-iron are decorated richly the abbey rooms. A large refectory there is also, of the church towers a nice view provides the cloisters.

Travel Golden Temple of Amritsar: Travel the holiest temple of Sikhism located in India

By Asad Russel – 

About the Golden Temple of Amritsar, India:
In Sikhism the holiest shrine is the Harmandir Sahib or the Hari Mandir which located in Amritsar of Punjab. This temple is commonly known as the Golden Temple, but in March 2005 this temple officially renamed as the Harmandir Sahib. From all over the world for the Sikhs one of the major pilgrimage destination is the Golden Temple or the Gurdwara, but it also popular as the tourist attraction and its popularity increasing day by day. With the sacredness and the fervor of religion is completely alive still this Golden Temple like many historical pilgrimage sites and in this experience to join are always welcomed the visitors. Although a great architectural and historical fact has the temple itself, for the believers of Sikh it is the spiritual meaning of the Golden Temple which is great and to the visitors it is also memorable. With the devotion which vibrant and rich exceptionally with that in a country the Golden Temple is one of the most spiritual place.

The history of the Golden Temple:
In 1574 the construction work of the Golden Temple was began and this land was donated by one of the richest and strongest Mughal emperor Akbar. By the Sikh Gurus of fourth and fifth was overseen this construction project. In 1601 was completed this temple, but over the next years were continued the embellishment and restoration. In 1760 after it was sacked substantially had to be rebuilt this Golden Temple. At the inverted dome of lotus shaped were applied the 100 kg of gold in the early period of 19th century and also added the decorative marble. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, under the patronage of him were took place all this work of marble and gold. For this beautiful shrine of the materials and money a major was the Maharaja Ranjit Singh who was a legendary warrior king and by the Punjabi people and Sikh community with the affection of so much is remembered.

At the Golden Temple what to see:
Like the other Sikh temples for the visitors the Golden Temple is open despite the status of great sacred. But drink alcohol, smoke or eat meat in this shrine is prohibited. Here the visitors can feel the truly welcome and anything to buy they are not pressured. The visitors can get helpful information and advice from the information office which located on the left side of the main entrance. On the Sikhism there is also a booklets. The Hari Mandir or the Divine Temple which also known as the Darbar Sahib or as the Court of the Lord is the most sacred part of the famous Golden Temple complex, with a large body of water at the center which is an amazing golden structure. White marble walls and copper cupolas features the gold-plated building and in the patterns of decorative Islamic style floral arranged with the precious stones.

The Amrit Sarovar or the Pool of Nectar is the sacred pool of the Hari Mandir which also surround this temple. The visitors also can explore the Guru’s Bridge which is a spectacular marble causeway, a magnificent silver door which known as the Darshani Deorhi and to the bridge also the gateway, the dining hall to fed about 35,000 people for free at a time the Guru-ka-Langar and at the main entrance the Central Sikh Museum.

Travel Baha’i House of Worship: Travel the temple of Baha’i Faith in USA

By Asad Russel – 

About the Baha’i House of Worship, Wilmette, USA:

Over the Lake Michigan when rises the sun, in Wilmette one of the best glimpses catches the Baha’i House of Worship. The Dawning Place which called appropriately and affectionately, one of the most pristine wonders of architecture in Chicago is the temple. In the sprawling landscape in the Chicago there is a dot of the Baha’i temple. However, into the sky about twenty stories it reaches, above the ornate dome of the building in a delicate point ending. 

The history of the Baha’i House of Worship:

In the mid-1800s in Iran was founded the Baha’i Faith, but now of the world in every corner can be found the Baha’i Faith, being no exception with the United States, it is one of the largest and oldest communities of the Baha’i of the US. In this suburb of north-Chicago better felt than there is the presence. Worldwide among the seven temples of the Baha'i Faith’ the oldest one is the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, and in the Western Hemisphere is the only one. By the Louis Bourgeois of Canada it was designed, on 1st May, 1953 the building was dedicated, of this faith the prophet founder son of Bahaullah by the Abdul Baha was laid after the cornerstone over thirty years. As part of the Kingdom Project of the Baha’i funded various renovations of seen and unknown today is undergoing this temple. 

At the Baha’i House of Worship what to see:

The Baha’i House of Worship as with all, nine sides has the Wilmette, a dome which towering and of reflecting pools to a garden what is colorful brilliantly there is the centerpiece, high junipers and also the tulips of endless. Indeed, of the cast concrete the lacelike exterior the building and in the country to any garden the central sculpture of the most striking is the Baha’i House of Worship which make from the quartz. Although in the basement it is located, there is the necessary stop of the visitors center. Of the temple a visual history as well as of the Baha’i works a bookshop houses in the lower level and of the faith representations. The basement upon entering, to the Foundation Hall the doors first see the visitors. The original structure is the Foundation Hall and stands the current temple atop of which the meeting area. 

However, of the lower level in the corner there is a small room, of a large cornerstone to the side sits quietly a white rocking chair which is antique. For the building laid it was the part not only because of that so significance is the cornerstone because by the son of Bahaullah the Abdul Baha it was done. The connections of Abdul Baha also has the rocking chair, in Kenosha, Wisconsin which is nearby with the Baha’is during his stay it was used and owned by him. From the 1890s to 1920s for the faith of Baha Faith a major leader and propagator was the Abdul Baha. There are many architectural beauty you can see in this Baha’i House of Worship. 

Travel Al-Azhar University: Travel the oldest Islamic University situated in Egypt

By Asad Russel - 

About the Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt:
In the world one of the oldest university is the Al-Azhar University which located in Cairo. To the historic and amazing Al-Azhar Mosque is connected the Al-Azhar University.

The history of Al-Azhar University:
In honor of Fatima Az-Zahraa who was the daughter of Muhammad from whom was gained descent the Fatimid Dynasty are named the university and mosque. In 971 AD the mosque was built and it took about two years. As the Islmaili Shia school in 988 was founded the madrassa or the school of theology with it which connected. But later period this school became a school of Sunni’s and still now it remains there. In the world to the oldest Islamic university it claims the honor, but in Fes of Morocco by the Kairaouine Mosque the Al-Azhar University is disputed. For over almost a millennium remained same much of the life of core academic of the Al-Azhar University, in detail the Quran and the law of Islam studies its students, there are also other subjects they study there like the rhetoric, grammar and of the moon the lunar phases how to calculate. By the rote memorization and of a sheikh at the feet in a halqa or circle by listening the lectures is done most of their studies. With the teachers in Socratic dialogue many engage the students and their juniors they can instruct as the advance of the students.

For the Islamic law to be the most honorable school by most of the Sunni’s is considered the Al-Azhar University and in the Muslim world as the highest scholars are seen the Al-Azhar University’s scholars.  The Arabic language and of the Islamic culture the propagation the objectives it’s stated. On the Islamic questions to judge a committee of ulemas it maintains, for the Quran printing an establishment of printing. By the Supreme Council is run the Al-Azhar University, the general policy which establishes, headed by the ‘Sheikh Al-Azhar’ who is a Grand Imam.

At the Al-Azhar University what to see:
A grand structure is the Al-Azhar University, many previous centuries’ architectural styles which reflects. The Barber Gate of 15th century is the entrance where traditionally heads shaved the students. Into the great sahn or the courtyard this entrance leads, from the 10th century this courtyard dates and by the three minarets of stately is overlooked. The white façade of the courtyard, by the panels of keel arched and rosettes was accented, from the Fatimid period came most of them. From the Mamluke period dates on the right side of the madrassas the residential quarters of the latticework screened. For the visitors these are open very rarely, but into the prayer hall may enter the visitors and tourists, by the alabaster pillars which is supported and carpeted warmly. For the visitors is not open the library of the university, in 1897 the library was consolidated, it’s a very important place which is rich with the huge number of manuscripts and Islamic books. There are many precious rare books and manuscripts consists of about 595,668 volumes of 99,062 books and there are also some old books which dates about 8th century.

Travel Great Temple of Petra: Travel the largest structure of ancient Petra

By Asad Russel –

About the Great Temple, Petra, Jordan:
The Great Temple in Petra is one of the largest Nabatean complex, which dating from the 1st century BC and is a structure of two level. By the archaeologists of Brown University in 1992 it was discovered, still today this side who are excavating.

The history of the Great Temple:
At the site what is found according to the style of fragment, the archaeologist tries to date this site and they think in 1st century BC at the last quarter was built the Great Temple. Until 5th century when started the Byzantine period the temple continued to be used. As indicates its name, to be a temple is assumed generally this structure, and of Petra to the principal deity probably it was dedicated. But within the complex of a bouleuterion or a small theater by the discovery archaeologist found more information of that period in Petra and that was a popular assembly with the valuable written records, and it was actually a huge palace with the large assembly hall the possibility opens. Until 1992 under the rubble and dust remained hidden this temple, by the archaeologists of Brown University it was rediscovered then. In 1993 began the work of excavation and restoration and still going on.

At the Great Temple what to see:
In Petra uncovered still now among the freestanding building the Great Temple is the largest one, about 7,560 square meters the area it covers. Above the Colonnaded Street about 25 meters this temple rises, through the center of this ancient city runs the main street. About 19 meters or 57 feet rose the temple itself indicates the evidence of archaeological. A Lower Temenos consists the complex, by the steep staircase was accessed, and the temple proper which contains the Upper Temenos. With the stones of hexagonal shape is paved the Lower Temenos and on the west and east side was enclosed by the colonnades which are astonishing and about 96 to 120 columns it contained.

Into an exedra or a small apse lead the colonnades each of them. In the temple especially an important role seems to have played the West Exedra, several times it was reconstructed and with the several artifacts like the ceramics, coins and lamps was full. Of an elephant a carving was discovered here and it surprised the archaeologists, because in Petra it is unique, it was in the West Exedra on a capital. Just behind the East Exedra was found a large cistern. The temple proper or the assembly hall flanking of the west and east walkways consists the Upper Temenos. There is the theatron or the puzzling odeon in this area at the center, with the seats of five rows which is a semi-circular shape place of the assembly. About this important structure of ancient time more information will reveal the ongoing excavation and on its purpose and use more light will shed. The Great Temple is a ruin temple site perhaps a palace of Nabateans style and by the UNESCO the Great Temple was announced as a World Heritage Site.    

Travel Charleston: City with beauty and history at South Carolina in the USA (Part – 4)

By Asad Russel – 

After Part – 3
What to see at the Charleston: 
● The Gray Line of Charleston – For the charming and historic city Charleston of guided minibus tours for you offers the Gray Line of Charleston. Into the well preserved past of the city an informative look and more fun will give you these yours.
● The French Huguenot Church – In France from the persecutions of Protestant by the Huguenot refugees about 1681 was formed, in 1687 at the present site was built the first church.
● The Circular Congregational Church – this congregation was founded in Charles town at the original settlement by the French Huguenots, Irish Presbyterians and Scotch, the Congregationalists at the 150 Meeting St about 1681 as the Independent Church which known. The Meeting Street named this street because at the White Meeting House they met.
● The First Baptist Church – About 1683 was organized, in 1699 was donate the recent site. In the South it is the oldest Baptist site and of the Southern Baptists as the mother church often considered.
● The St. Philip’s Episcopal Church – By the St. Michael at the present occupied site about 1681 was organized.

● Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim – In 1749 it was organized, in the world among the surviving Reform it is the oldest one.
● The Trinity United Methodist Church – In 1791 it was organized at the 273 Meeting St.
● The St. Mary’s Catholic Church – In 1789 it was organized at the 89 Hasell St.
● The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist – In 1821 it was organized at the 120 Broad St.
● The Second Presbyterian Church – In 1809 it was organized at the 342 Meeting St.
● The St. John’s Lutheran Church – In 1742 it was organized at the 5 Clifford St.
● The Citadel Square Baptist Church – In 1854 it was organized at the 328 Meeting St.
● The St. Matthews Lutheran Church – In 1840 it was organized at the 405 King St.

Explore the Charleston:
There are many things to do at the Charleston such as the Carriage Tours, Walking Tours, relaxing in the beaches, Angel Oak for the nature lover, Knot Stressed Charters and Hydrofly Watersports. All the year round many festivals organized in Charleston. In January here celebrated the Lowcountry Oyster Festival and Charleston Marathon, in February Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition, from mid-March to mid-April the Walking Garden and House Tours, from Memorial Day to mid-June the Spoleto Festival USA, from Memorial Day to mid-June the Spoleto Festival USA, from the Memorial Day to mid-June the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, in October the Taste of Charleston and in December the Christmas in Charleston. You can shopping here freely, on South Market Street you can enjoy Hyman’s Seafood. The Bowen’s Island prefer the local people, or they prefer The Wreck in Mount Pleasant near the Folly Beach. There are many cheap restaurant in Charleston like the Persimmon Café, Melvin’s Barbeque, Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale, Sticky Fingers, Suang Xi, Moe’s Downtown Tavern, Wild Wing and The Kickin Chicken. Explore this historic town and enjoy your travel to Charleston.

Travel Charleston: City with beauty and history at South Carolina in the USA (Part – 3)

By Asad Russel – 

After Part – 2
What to see at the Charleston: 
● The Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site – It is located of the Ashley River on the west bank off the US 171, from the downtown it is almost 3 miles northwest.
● The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum – In the Mt. Pleasant alongside of the Ravenel bridge it is located, for the warfare an amazing collection and display shows this part of Charleston which includes the destroyer USCG Ingham, the USS Laffey, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown and the submarine USS Clagamore. There are also a camp of Vietnam era which reconstructed and an aircraft.

● The College of Charleston – In 1770 the College of Charleston was established, in this state of South Carolina it is the oldest higher education institution and among the other oldest college of United States it is the thirteenth.
● The Citadel – In 1842 the Citadel was founded which is a historic college of the military. To the public while school are open and the school is in the session generally every week in Friday afternoon occur the parades of full dress. For the visitors typically open this school campus and which located in the Bond Hall by the Admissions Office stopping and the school by calling can be arranged the tours.

● The Longitude Lane – On a longitude line was built the colonial cobblestone lane in the E Bay St.
● The Randolph Hall – At the College of Charleston the Randolph Hall is located and in 1828 it was built. It is a famous site of movie making of Civil War.
● The Gibbes Museum of Art – Of fine arts about 10,000 works collection houses the Gibbes Museum since 1905, with the connection of Southern or Charleston this collection basically the American works.
● The Fort Moultrie – On the neighboring Sullivan Island Fort Moultrie is the fort of Revolutionary and Civil War.

● The Water Park – Along with the Cooper River in south from the Vendue Range to Water St. the Waterfront Park is located. The views of the terminal of cruise ship offers the wharf of the Vendue Range and as well as the views of Ravenel Bridge.
● The Arthur Ravenel Bridge – Over the Cooper River in 2005 was completed the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, in North America which is the longest cable stay bridge.
● The Liberty Square – By the Cooper River fronting of Calhoun St. at the east end the Liberty Square is located. In this square houses the Fort Sumter National Monument Visitor Center and the South Carolina Aquarium.

● The Fireproof Building – in 1827 was constructed this historical national monument at the 100 Meeting Street and in the United States for the fireproof construction as the oldest building this is believed. This amazing piece of architecture was the work of Robert Mills, as an architect to be trained who was the first native American. He was the local man of Charleston and like the Benjamin Latrobe and Thomas Jefferson which are considered as the early important architecture of America he work with those projects. For the Washington Monument as well as many other public building Mills was responsible. In a Greek Doric style which is simple by the solid masonry primarily consists the building. Lit by the cupola a staircase of cantilevered stone contains an oval hall. For the South Carolina Historic Society as the headquarters serves this building. In 1856 was founded the South Carolina Historic Society which is a non-profit private organization.

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Travel Charleston: City with beauty and history at South Carolina in the USA (Part – 2)

By Asad Russel – 

After Part – 1
What to see at the Charleston: 
There is a Visitors Reception and Transportation center in the Charleston and this is the best place for start the travel in Charleston. From the downtown terminus of I-26 which located in northwest it is not so far. You can find the travelers map and guides from the visitors center and information about a tour to a museum which is small but related and also dedicated to the history of Charleston, there are also few book about the other tours and for the cost of $2 over Charleston an introductory film you can watch.

● The history tours of Charleston – With the guide you can explore the beauty, tradition, culture, art, architecture and history of the Charleston and the guides whose knowledge is unmatched about the Charleston will help you. It’s a walking tour of about 2 hours but you can customize the tour according to your interest, the unique photographs for capturing you can choose various locations, you can also choose cobblestone streets, sites of Revolutionary and Civil War, slave history, secret passageways, and magnificent mansions with architectural beauty, graceful gardens and also the graveyards which are mysterious. For the cost of $23.50 you can learn the tips of photographic and the perfect shot how to capture.

● The Charleston Museum – From the visitors center across the street in 260 Meeting St. is located the Charleston Museum. If you want to know about the history of the Charleston you should start your travel with this museum. This museum is open daily and an admission fee of $10 will cost for the adults.

● The Battery and White Point Gardens – With the amazing views in the Charleston peninsula at the southern tip is located this park, especially by the Cooper River along with the Battery Promenade. Along the Promenade the historic mansions which are elegant you should not miss those. For about $20 million some of those have sold.

● The French Quarter – Once located where the English colonial between the waterfront and Meeting, Tradd and S. Market now is located the French Quarter. For the historic architecture, French Huguenot Church, St. Philips Church and for the art galleries of its is well known.

● The Fort Sumter – For start of Civil War as the site and as the National Monument Fort Sumter island site is well known and famous. In Mt. Pleasant from the Patriot’s Point or in downtown from the Liberty Square for the cost of extra charge a ferry you must board to reach in this site. It will take about 30 minutes by ferry to reach. Now this site is in ruins condition, but used to be where the things there are markers for the visitors and a museum too.

● The Market – Located at the Market St. it is a shopping district and old too. But here the wares still sells the vendors. According to the legend, a slave exchange was never this Market. However, away of a few blocks are located for an old slave market the remnants.

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Travel Longmen Grottoes: Amazing Buddhist Caves and Temples

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Longmen Grottoes, China:
In the south of the Luoyang City the Longmen Gottoes are situated. Between the Mount Longmen and Mount Xiang and face of Yi River they are located. In China’s inscriptions as the most famous three treasure houses Longmen Grottoes, Mago Caves and Yungang Caves are well known.

When the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) Emperor moved his capital to Luoyang then the building works of the grottoes were started around the year 493 and until the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) during the 400 years were continuously built. From north to south the scenery measures 1,000 meters (about 1,094 yard) and there are more than 2,300 niches and holes, 100,000 statues, 40 dagobas, 2,800 steles and 1,300 caves. Most of them were built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) the age flourishing. In the Longmen Grottoes contains many historical materials which includes religion, art, calligraphy, music, costume, architecture and medicine.

Fengxian Temple:
During the time of Tang Dynasty Fengxian Temple was built and in the Kongmen Temple it is the largest one which length is 41 meters (about 136 feet) and width is 36 meters (about 118 feet). In the temple for various temperaments and appearances there are nine major figures in accordance their relationships by the artists and with the rite of Buddhist that were built.

On the eight-square lotus throne the Vairocana Buddha sitting cross-legged statue is the most impressive figure of this temple. The total height of this statue is 17.14 meters (about 56.23 feet), the height of its head is 4 meters (about 13 feet) and in length the ears are 1.9 meters (about 6.2 feet). In the sutra all things illuminating means the Vairocana. The Buddha has an elegant smile, a kindly and sacred expression and a very well-filled figure. In the ceremony of Introducing the Light took part the Empress Wu Zetian with her subjects, according to the epigraph record.

There are two more statues beside the Vairocana Buddha’s who were his disciples, Ananda and Kasyapa, both of their statues expressions are devout and wearing prudent. In the temple can also be found the figures of Bodhisattvas and devans. While others are the fiery and majestic expressions some have genial and dignified expressions too. The high crystallization of the people’s wisdoms as well as the Empire Tang’s spiritual strength and powerful material are representing by the various delicate designs and appearances.

Wanfo Cave:
In 680 Wanfo Cave was completed. This cave has square flat roof, two rooms and of the Tang Dynasty a typical chronological cave. In the northern and southern walls of the cave chiseled 15,000 small statues of the Buddha for this reason its name is Wanfo Cave. On the lotus Sumeru throne sits the main Buddha Amida, with a solemn and composed expression. With 54 lotuses is carved the wall behind the Amida and with various expressions and different shapes there are 54 Bodhisattvas.

On the wall there are charming and pretty dancers and singers lifelike reliefs as an addition. By various kinds of instruments the singers are accompanied and to the music gracefully and lightly the dancers dances. A cheerful and lively atmosphere has created in the whole cave by the model. Outside the cave a statue is carved on the southern wall of Kwan-yin which height is 85 centimeters, in the left hand holding a pure bottle and in the right hand there’s deer tails. Among the Longmen statues of Tang Dynasty regarded as an example of Bodhisattva this figure is designed. There are some more famous caves in the Lohgmen such as Guyang Cave, Binyang Cave and Lotus Cave also known as Lianhua Cave for the visitor.

According to the China Odyssey Tours every year 1.1 million people visits this place. In addition there is Prescription Cave and on the wall 140 prescriptions engraved which is the proof of ancient China’s medical achievements. Other temples and caves in the Longmen Grottoes can attract the visitors as the example the Huangfugong Cave, Qianxi Temple and Xiangshan Temple.

Travel Tulum: The historical ruins with wonderful beaches in Mexico

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Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico:
The combination of town, archaeological site and beach is the Tulum Mexico. There are three distinct zones in Tulum for the people who visit this place. From being a small junction to stop for the residents and visitors Tulum Pueblo grew in numbers. On the Tulum Beach Road staying somewhere to a number of exciting activities of outdoor puts you in close proximity, especially in Mayan culture and history if you are interested. From Cancun you get the further away things become the more laid back, for example of this, Tulum is perfect.

Ruins of Tulum:
About 130 km south from the Cancun the ruins of Tulum are situated. The first distinct zone is the “Tulum Archaeological Zone”. Either in a rental vehicle or in a colectivo/bus along highway 307 the visitors can’t miss the ruins driving. On the corner there is a pink hotel which is big and numerous signs too.

Towards the coast approximately 1 km east of the highway 307 are the ruins of Tulum. As well as few assorted stores and fast food restaurants, a large craft market is located there. The Mayan pole Flayers dot the pole flying immediate on your right towards the ruins along the road. Visitors can sit and watch the performance and throughout the whole day they perform. Among the Caribbean beaches one of the most beautiful beach the Tulum ruins has. At Tulum ruins visitors can jump in the water and to the Boca Paila can swim to the north. On the ruins beach to swim out it is quite an experience for the ruins visitors who come here for first time and from the water of sea can watch the view of ruins and to cool off on a hot summer day it is a great way.

By visiting the ruins of Tulum visitors can pass several hours. There are many available thing for the visitors to pass their hours such as they can explore the Mayan ruins, Relax or swim in the beach, Visit the craft market, Watch the Pole Flyers, Walk in the Tulum Beach Road and get something to eat. For Tulum ruins in recent year a large parking lot has been built, from that place visitors can access in the 307 highway. In this place the restaurants and the craft market located. And approximately 1 km away for the ruins. For the visitors all day here run a little train which transports the visitors back and forth.

The Beaches of Tulum:
By the all-inclusive resorts has yet to be invaded the Boca Paila and in the Riviera hedonistic culture one of the most popular bastions remains. For rent visitors can find inexpensive cabana’s along the beach. Here is not that good the snorkeling because there is lots of weeds and sand. Through a number of points the beach of Tulum can be accessed. Via the road the visitors can walk which take them to the ruins. When it hits the ruins the road to south just keep following and to the Punta Allen and Sian Kaan Biosphere takes you the same road. Through an opening by walking to the beach you can access or from the road access point.

For the Tulum Pueblo there is also the access. Is the visitors drive south through the highway 307 visitors will find a traffic signal which point the roads of Coba Chemax – Chichen Itza. Towards the coast the visitors will go to by the left (east). If the visitor go to the right it will take them in the jungle to the Coba ruins and if the visitors go straight it will take them to the Tulum Pueblo. Until the road turn right follow the road, the visitors will on the Beach Road after the turn and for miles along the coast that runs, Sian Ka’an to Punta through all the way. There are no private beaches here, all are for public.

Short preview:
According to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) annually almost 1.1 million visitors come to the Tulum, in Yucatan province, Mexico. By the wall is place is surrounded on the south, west and north and Caribbean sea is in the eastern side. This is a Mayan civilization city and around 1200s the city reached in its highest peak. This city has an airy open feel. There are frescoes, carvings, walls and temples in the Tulum and over the centuries by hurricanes and salty sea air have been battered but this place is easily accessible for the tourist by a prime Riviera Maya location.  

Travel Machu Picchu: One of the most visited ancient ruin site in Peru

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About Machu Picchu, Peru:

Machu Picchu is a well-known visiting place for the visitor all over the world which located in Peru. Visitor visit this place with high expectation to experience the past historical days. In the number of total visitors from home and abroad no other South American archaeological come close to this place. Only Sacsayhuaman is comparable with Machu Picchu for the architectural audacity and sheer scale which usually known as a part of this site.

As any on the planet the visitor will find this site as engaging and enchanting with the right approach and by a careful planning. A 550 year old citadel is the draw of Machu Picchu which was built by the vastest and advance pre-Columbian society between the two forest-clad Andean peaks of a saddle in the spectacular setting which has been enough to recognize a city. Above the sea level its height is 7,973 feet. This is large and the size of the ruins almost like a village combined with the Wilderness Park and adjoining forest. The UNESCO described it as the “historical sanctuary”. The area of this site is about 116 square miles. The functions of this city were partly religious and partly residential but we can only guessing about its academic importance and about its cosmic position, and for that this city is counted as a mysterious place.

In the humid subtropical forest the Machu Picchu is located, for several endangered spices, ferns and palms and notably the spectacled bear provided a habitat which is protected.  

Travelling time:

In July and August Machu Picchu is become the busiest place and it is the peak season for the visitors and at the not quite so wet season also. In the Andean foothills it is never totally dry and at some stage of the visit to the peaks mist clinging and probably get showers. Here the rainy season stay from November to April, the wettest months are the January and February, so if the visitors want to avoid the crowd the months from November to April is the perfect time but should be aware of rain.

Trip on budget

Around the Peru visitors can do an independent trip, they can visit the Cuzco and Lima and after that to walk the Classic Inca Trail visitors can join with an English speaking group. On the trail on journey in Latin America visitors get three nights, using the porters and tents, the Dead Woman’s pass crossing over which height is 13,780 feet, and near Machu Picchu a fourth night which cost per person £614.

Some workout

The visitors who trust their things only for them the High Inca Trail. It’s a tough mountain hike to cope with the sleep patterns and lungs. Including stays in the sacred valley in Ollantaytambo and Pisac, in Cuzco, along the so-called path of Salkantay path a seven day hike what is lung-busting, using porters, horses and tents al of the itinerary offered by the Exodus and for the Classic Inca Trail with the latter part this walk joins. From £2,379 per person including flights the 16 day package starts.

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According to the Peruvian Times; Smithsonian every year about 1 million people visit this archaeological site. A quick train ride can take the visitors. Around the 1400 A.D the construction of this city was began, 2011 was the 100th anniversary of this city’s discover by researcher Hiram Bingham and this place got a million visitors and about the site’s preservation concerns the voiced, the visitors number limits in future to 2,500 per day and 912,500 per year by the authorities.  

Travel Masada: An archaeological site with thrilling story

By asad russel -

Masada, Israel:
In Israel among the most frequently toured places and most exciting places Masada is the top which related with the story of faith, surrender, tragic end, ambitions, power and perseverance. With flaming arrows and rocks as well as human spirit of the battles where battles were waged Masada is the place.

With steep sides and like a parapet on a flat on the top of the mountain Masada is situated overlooking to the west the vast panorama and to the east the Dead Sea. The defenders of Masada's courage and against the conquering Romans their battle reveals by the thrilling story of this site. Against the ancient panorama background the story was related, as the Hollywood movie it was thrilling and with struggle, love and tension was filled with.

By King Herod in the year 30 B.C. was built the fortress of Masada, throughout the country have left their mark by those architectural feats. In the year 68 B.C against Rome at the beginning of the great revolt, by a group of Jewish zealots the site was conquered, and their last stronghold became the Masada. The Romans besieged the Masada in the year 72 B.C. and on its western side a huge earthen ramp after constructing in reaching the steep fortress the Romans were succeeded. At the top of the Masada in the year 73 was living 960 Jewish zealots, into the hands of the Romans rather than to fall alive they chose to commit suicide. As a saga of martyrdom, heroism and courage a saga left behind by their deeds.

The condition of the fortress of Masada are remains well preserved and to its heroic inhabitants and to the site to pay homage in an effort the site have been reconstructed. King Herod’s northern palace is the most impressive structure on the Masada, overlooking to below gorge it was built on the three terraces. With walls which are decorated with murals and with colorful mosaic a large Roman style bath house is located near the palace. There are many building in this site which related to its history such as the mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), watchtowers, synagogue, and storerooms and of course the luxurious western palace, with the artifacts when viewed especially like as the coins, scrolls, containers and decorated pottery.

By the Italian experts for years to come to preserve the beautiful murals and embossments on Masada on the walls of the buildings what were discovered were restored. Still today among the remains siege camp of the Roman the most complete and largest is the Masada. This place is located in an extremely high place, by the winding ‘snake path’ on foot can be ascendant or from the tourist center which located at the feet of Masada by a cable car visitors can reach at the top. About the thrilling story of the site also features a movie the tourist center, for the archaeological findings an exhibit and a model of Masada.

The visitor can feel an exciting and thrilling experience by the visit in Masada. According to the WEILL every year almost 786,000 visitor come to visit this thrilling place. For preserve the magnificent past story of the site and to keep the special atmosphere contributed the archaeological remains and the chilling story. As the best site for tourist in the world Traveler Magazine rated Masada of its type in the year 2000 by the readers, and as a World Heritage Site it was declared by UNESCO in 2001.