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Asia Minor (Anatolia)

Asia Minor (Anatolia)

2025-06-01 07:06

Asia Minor is a peninsula washed by four seas at once - Marmara, Mediterranean, Black, Aegean, as well as two famous straits - the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, which separate Europe and Asia. It is quite far, in comparison with other parts of Asia, pushed towards the west, and off its coast are Rhodes, Cyprus and other islands

Time difference with Turkey: useful tips for tourists

Time difference with Turkey: useful tips for tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Even if your region has practically no time difference with Turkey, you should make sure that acclimatization does not spoil your whole holiday experience

Self-trip to Montenegro: tips for tourists

Self-trip to Montenegro: tips for tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Our article will be of interest to those tourists who are thinking about how to go to Montenegro on their own. Of course, the easiest way is to use the services of travel companies, but many vacationers want to save money, so it's cheaper to act on your own. So, what you need to know about a trip to Montenegro? In our article, we will consider all the nuances of such a trip so that tourists understand what documents need to be issued and how much money to have with them, as well as many other issues

Hotel, Emelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk: description, reviews of tourists, how to get

Hotel, Emelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk: description, reviews of tourists, how to get

2025-06-01 07:06

Major international airports are usually located outside the city. And more and more often, in order not to be late for a flight, passengers prefer to leave early and spend the night in a hotel near the airport. The Yemelyanovo Airport Hotel offers its services to such passengers. Krasnoyarsk is located thirty kilometers from here, so this hotel is quite in demand

The best hotels of Mozyr (Belarus): names and addresses, reviews of tourists

The best hotels of Mozyr (Belarus): names and addresses, reviews of tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Mozyr is the second largest city in the Gomel region. It has several city-forming enterprises, the largest of which is an oil refinery. Many business travelers come here, so the issue of their accommodation is relevant. Mozyr hotels are pleased to offer you comfortable living conditions

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Belovsky waterfall - a unique place to relax in Novosibirsk

Belovsky waterfall - a unique place to relax in Novosibirsk

When planning a vacation in Novosibirsk, you should look through all the sights in advance and choose the most interesting ones. One of them, which is mandatory to visit, will undoubtedly be the Belovsky waterfall in the Iskitimsky district. This place captivates travelers not only with its beauty, but also with its unusualness. It is surprising that the waterfall is located in a flat area - this is a rarity in nature

Kotlin Island: general description, history and tourism

Kotlin Island: general description, history and tourism

Kotlin Island is a small piece of land with an area of sixteen square kilometers, located within the Gulf of Finland of the B altic Sea. Together with the city of Kronstadt located on it, it is an object of the historical and cultural heritage of our country

Vetluga - a river with an interesting history

Vetluga - a river with an interesting history

Vetluga is a river flowing in the Central part of European Russia and is a left tributary of the Volga. A reservoir 889 km long flows through the territory of the Republic of Mari El, Kirov and Kostroma regions

Vodka Museum. The history of the Russian drink

Vodka Museum. The history of the Russian drink

Vodka is an original Russian drink, which is part of the culture and traditions of Russia. During the history of its existence, many recipes have been created. Songs and poems have been written about vodka, everyone used it in different quantities: from a serf to royal people. It is not surprising that the first and only vodka museum in the world was opened in Russia

Resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea (photo)

Resorts of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea (photo)

What is Azerbaijan for tourists? It is definitely difficult to answer this question. An amazing country is ready to provide a European-style comfortable stay and meet you with oriental hospitality

Sosnovaya Polyana is a municipal district of St. Petersburg. History, description and attractions

Sosnovaya Polyana is a municipal district of St. Petersburg. History, description and attractions

Sosnovaya Polyana is a municipal district of St. Petersburg, which arose on the site of an old dacha village, as well as on the entire territory adjacent to it with picturesque forests. After the end of the Second World War, various enterprises began to appear here, so more housing was needed to provide workers

Metro "Taganskaya": from the history of the Moscow metro

Metro "Taganskaya": from the history of the Moscow metro

Metro Taganskaya, Okhotny Ryad, Chistye Prudy, Park Kultury - these names are known to almost all Russians and many foreigners, even those who have never visited the Russian capital. Most of them are familiar from childhood through songs and movies

Gogolevsky Boulevard in Moscow

Gogolevsky Boulevard in Moscow

One of the most beautiful places in the capital of Russia, which has historical value - Gogol Boulevard. It is one of the components of the famous Boulevard Ring of Moscow, consisting of 10 boulevards, and keeps the names, destinies and titles dear to all of us

Afghan capital Kabul

Afghan capital Kabul

Thousands of merchants and shoppers, with the indispensable habit of oriental bazaars haggling before buying, all this is Afghanistan's exotic trading capital of Kabul. The old, noisy part with the cries of barkers, peddlers, water carriers, chasers and donkey drivers

Route M-7 "Volga": direction, description, condition

Route M-7 "Volga": direction, description, condition

The M-7 highway is a fairly long road with a lot of attractions along its length, but it will be useful for every driver to know its features

Federal highway M20: description

Federal highway M20: description

The article tells about the M20 federal highway: its route, advantages and disadvantages, features and attractions located next to it

The towers of the Moscow Kremlin: a long history

The towers of the Moscow Kremlin: a long history

The Kremlin was rebuilt to protect the princely residences. The towers of the Moscow Kremlin were built from selected oak, but wooden buildings were short-lived, often burned and destroyed from floods

Sights of Sofiyskaya embankment in Moscow

Sights of Sofiyskaya embankment in Moscow

Muscovites and guests of the Russian capital are very fond of strolling along Sofiyskaya embankment. After all, here you can not only see many architectural sights, but also admire the beautiful panoramas of the Moscow River

Sofia waterfalls: description, features, photos

Sofia waterfalls: description, features, photos

Sofia waterfalls are the most popular and picturesque attraction of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. They are located in the valley, not far from the village. Arkhyz (Western Caucasus). Arkhyz, in addition to the settlement, is also called the mountainous region, which is located on the northern border with the Main Caucasian Range. Scientists consider this object unique in structure and appearance, which adds to its special significance

Bolotnaya Square: a landmark of Moscow with a long history

Bolotnaya Square: a landmark of Moscow with a long history

Everyone knows the Kremlin and the Tretyakov Gallery, but not everyone has heard of Bolotnaya Square. And by the way, this is no less famous attraction with a long and rich history. Everyone who came to Moscow should visit this place

Switzerland Park, Nizhny Novgorod

Switzerland Park, Nizhny Novgorod

Worth visiting this place? If you are a nature lover, then definitely yes. Such beautiful views can not be found in every city park or forest. And for the sake of enjoying beauty, you can also endure some inconvenience associated with the lack of amenities of the object

Pushkinsky Reserve "Mikhailovskoe": "Greetings, desert corner!"

Pushkinsky Reserve "Mikhailovskoe": "Greetings, desert corner!"

Pushkinsky reserve Mikhailovskoye is located in the center of the Pskov region, among the forests, away from the bustle of the city. This is a particularly valuable cultural monument of the peoples of the Russian Federation since 1995. It is believed that here is the poetic homeland of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837)

Hollywood Walk of Fame - an open-air museum of stars

Hollywood Walk of Fame - an open-air museum of stars

The first thing we associate with the American film industry and famous blockbuster stars is Hollywood. This area of Los Angeles has a record number of celebrities per square meter. The main monument and part-time open museum of the achievements of the entertainment industry is the Hollywood Walk of Fame - a place that everyone who has ever been to Los Angeles should visit

Gold Souk in Dubai: how to get there, description

Gold Souk in Dubai: how to get there, description

The Gold Souk in Dubai is an amazing place where you can buy any piece of gold. We will talk about it in the article

The most beautiful beaches in Dubai

The most beautiful beaches in Dubai

Dubai is one of the most enticing emirates, where ordinary people, politicians, and world stars come to relax all year round. Both people and nature itself provide comfort and cleanliness here, so no one wants to leave this resort. The beaches of Dubai themselves are snow-white wide strips of sand, surrounded by the clearest sea