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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Castlerigg, Keswick, England, UK


Castlerigg dawn 4, originally uploaded by bingleyman2.
It was such a great mood that I think it justifies multiple images. A 5000 year old sight.

Castlerigg Stone Circle (alt. Keswick CarlesCarlesCarsles or Castle-rig) near Keswick in England is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria. Every year, thousands of people make the short journey from Keswick to the plateau of Castlerigg Fell and to Chestnut Hill, on which the monument stands. This plateau forms the raised centre of a natural amphitheatre created by the surrounding fells and from within the circle it is possible to see some of the highest peaks in Cumbria:HelvellynSkiddawGrasmoor and Blencathra.



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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Rome, Piazza Venezia


Rome, Piazza Venezia, originally uploaded by Antonio Lupetti.

The Piazza Venezia is a piazza in central Rome, Italy. It takes its name from the adjacent Palazzo Venezia, the former embassy in the city of the Republic of Venice.
The piazza is at the foot of the Capitoline Hill and near the Roman Forum. It is dominated by the imposing Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. In 2009, during excavations for the Rome C Metro Line, ancient remains of what has been identified as emperor Hadrian's Athenaeum were unearthed in the middle of the square.

source and more info @: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Venezia

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Strait of Gibraltar


Strait of Gibraltar, originally uploaded by Zanthia.

The Strait of Gibraltar (Arabic: مضيق جبل طارق, Spanish: Estrecho de Gibraltar) is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa.
The name comes from Gibraltar, which in turn originates from the Arabic Jebel Tariq (meaning "Tariq's mountain"), albeit the Arab name for the Strait is Bab el-Zakat or "Gate of Charity". It is also known erroneously as the Straits of Gibraltar, or STROG (Strait Of Gibraltar), in naval use and as "Pillars of Hercules" (Greek: Ηράκλειες Στήλες) in the ancient world.
Europe and Africa are separated by 7.7 nmi (14.3 km; 8.9 mi) of ocean at the strait's narrowest point. The Strait's depth ranges between 300 and 900 m (980 and 3,000 ft) which possibly interacted with the lower mean sea level of the last major glaciation 20,000 years before present when the level of the sea was believed to be lower by 110–120 m (360–390 ft).
Ferries cross between the two continents every day in as little as 35 minutes. The Spanish side of the Strait is protected under El Estrecho Natural Park.
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Iran it's beautiful

Travel Inside Iran from Flo14wer on Vimeo.

For me Iran is a beautiful, magical country, a monument for the grandor of human civilization. Iran is a place where dazzling architecture is set amid desolate expanses of desert or steppe; where snow-capped mountains plunge dramatically to a seacoast of steamy lushness; where nomads guide their flocks to seasonal pasturelands; where tombs, temples, castles, and mosques bespeak the richness of the Persian past. High and dry for the most part, the land is sectioned by great mountain ranges, dotted with venerable villages of mud and stone as well as modern cities, and has a cultural fabric woven of many different threads, Persian,Turkish, Kurdish, Baluchi, ...

Monday, November 8, 2010

Galway, Republic of Ireland

Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) or City of Galway (Cathair na Gaillimhe) is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the fifth largest and the fastest-growing city inIreland. It is also the third largest city in the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the River Corrib betweenLough Corrib and Galway Bay. The population of Galway city and its environs is 72,729 according to the 2006 census.



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Saturday, November 6, 2010

45 Romantic Getaways In Europe

Perhaps just to spend a few days with your loved one in the popular city such as Paris, Barcelona or Rome.

If you don’t like busy cities & prefer some relaxing places, Lake Como is beautiful, Santorini is romantic.

This list of wonderful places in Europe is just for you & your lover.

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1. Salzburg (Austria)
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Panorama #1 [ Photo by Roby Ferrari / CC BY-SA 2.0 ]

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Salzburg (Austro-Bavarian: Såizburg; literally: "Salt Fortress") is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. Salzburg is on the banks of the Salzach River, at the northern boundary of the Alps. The mountains to Salzburg's south contrast with the rolling plains to the north. The closest alpine peak—the 1972 m Untersberg—is only a few km from the city centre. The Altstadt, or "old town", is dominated by its baroque towers and churches and the massive Festung Hohensalzburg. This area is surrounded by two smaller mountains, the Mönchsberg and Kapuzinerberg, which act as the green lungs of the city. Salzburg is approximately 150 km east of Munich, 281 km northwest of Ljubljana, and 300 km west of Vienna. Around 15 BC the separate settlements were merged into one city by the Roman Empire. (based on a wikipedia article / cc by-sa)

2. Ghent (Belgium)
Historic centrum of Ghent, Belgium
Historic centrum of Ghent, Belgium [ Photo by Karelj / public domain ]

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Ghentis a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe. Today it is a busy city with a port and a university. The municipality comprises the city of Ghent proper and the towns of Afsnee, Desteldonk, Drongen, Gentbrugge, Ledeberg, Mariakerke, Mendonk, Oostakker, Sint-Amandsberg, Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Sint-Kruis-Winkel, Wondelgem and Zwijnaarde. With 237,250 inhabitants in the beginning of 2008, Ghent is Belgium's second largest municipality by number of inhabitants. (based on a wikipedia article / cc by-sa)

3. Dalmatia (Croatia)
Photo of Bol town on island Brac, Dalmatia, Croatia.
Photo of Bol town on island Brac, Dalmatia, Croatia. [ Photo by Marin0110 / CC BY-SA 3.0 ]

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Dalmatia (Croatian: Dalmacija, see names in other languages) is a historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It spreads between the island of Rab in the northwest and the Bay of Kotor in the southeast. The hinterland, the Dalmatian Zagora, ranges from fifty kilometers in width in the north to just a few kilometers in the south. Dalmatia today lies mostly in Croatia, also with smaller parts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Neum Municipality) and Montenegro (around the Bay of Kotor). The Adriatic Sea's high water quality, along with the immense number of coves, islands and channels, makes Dalmatia an attractive place for nautical races, nautical tourism, and tourism in general. Dalmatia also includes several national parks that are tourist attractions: Paklenica karst river, Kornati archipelago, Krka river rapids and Mljet island. (based on a wikipedia article / cc by-sa)

4. Český Krumlov (Czech Republic)
The town from the castle
The town from the castle [ Photo by Rubel / CC BY-SA 3.0 ]

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Český Krumlov is a small city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, best known for the fine architecture and art of the historic old town and Český Krumlov Castle. Old Český Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was given this status along with the historic Prague castle district. The city is named Český Krumlov ("Bohemian Krumlov") to differentiate it from Moravský Krumlov ("Moravian Krumlov") in the southeast of the country. Construction of the town and castle began in the late 13th century at a ford in the Vltava River, which was important in trade routes in Bohemia. In 1302 the town and castle were owned by the House of Rosenberg. (based on a wikipedia article / cc by-sa)

5. Prague (Czech Republic)
Bridges over the Vltava River, as seen from Letná
Bridges over the Vltava River, as seen from Letná [ Photo by che / CC BY-SA 2.5 ]

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Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Nicknames for Prague have included Praga mater urbium/Praha matka měst ("Prague – Mother of Cities") in Latin/Czech, Stověžatá Praha ("City of a Hundred Spires") in Czech or Zlaté město/Goldene Stadt ("Golden City") in Czech/German. Almost one-half of the national income from tourism is spent in Prague. The city offers approximately 73,000 beds in accommodation facilities, most of which were built after 1990, including almost 51,000 beds in hotels and boarding houses capable of satisfying all categories of visitors. Situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state for more than 1,100 years. (based on a wikipedia article / cc by-sa)

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Underwater Sculpture | Fubiz™

Découverte d’une des dernières installation sous-marine de Jason de Caires Taylor “The Silent Evolution” avec plus de 350 statues moulées à partir de véritables personnes. Des sculptures très réalistes plongés dans la mer dont voici plusieurs exemples dans la suite de l’article.

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