Chalkidiki is a peninsula in the northern part of mainland Greece. The peninsula is said to resemble a hand with three fingers, or legs, as the Greeks call them. This unusual shape creates an expanse of coastline covering almost 560 km. Holidays in Greece in Halkidiki will appeal to everyone, you just need to choose the direction and location
The Chechen Republic consists of five cities and three villages. In addition to them, there are about 200 villages, among which there are officially abandoned ones. The cities of Chechnya differ among themselves in terms of population. Grozny ranks first with over 200,000 people. The rest are far behind it, being cities with less than 60 thousand people
The metro station "B altiyskaya" is located on the red line of the St. Petersburg metro. Like all metros in Leningrad, it was opened in 1955. This is the most beautiful station of the Soviet era, crowned with portraits of the great Russian admirals of the B altic Sea. Today it is deservedly a historical landmark of the city
Katowice, despite its architectural and cultural heritage, is not as popular a tourist destination as its neighbors Krakow and Wroclaw. Nevertheless, the city, and indeed the entire Silesian metropolis, has many interesting museums and attractions that make this city unique
Many Russians prefer to arrange their holidays within the country. We have enough interesting old and modern places that are worth paying attention to. It is not uncommon to travel with children. Family vacation involves attending events organized specifically for children
The Krasnodar Territory is rich in legends, rich in unique places. One of them is a mysterious gorge, called Dantovo. It is located near the resort town of Goryachiy Klyuch, and the fame of this healing and slightly mystical place has spread throughout the country
Assortment of goods from the central market in Feodosia. The location of the market on the map and the mode of operation, how to get to the Feodosia central market in the Crimea. Market features - product range, row arrangement, product prices
When a week or two of vacation is issued, and there is a person nearby with whom I would like to share my leisure time, the first thing that pops up in the imagination is places for a romantic getaway
Russia is rich in unique places. One of them is the capital of the Kamchatka Territory. Both the history, the location and the surrounding nature of this city are unusual and interesting, which makes this place a source of pride for the population and an object of desire for tourists. Let's talk about the features of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, its climate, structure and attractions
The pearl of Belarus and the city of Grodno, one of the oldest architectural monuments of Eastern Europe - the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier. The history of the temple from construction to the present day. External and internal decoration. The famous icon of the Mother of God of the Student and the main altar
This is a fairly closed Muslim state, which has huge reserves of natural gas. This, perhaps, ends everything that most people know about the country called Turkmenistan. Meanwhile, the eastern state is rich in oddities and unusual sights. Not so long ago, they opened their own resort here. Moreover, the Avaza resort in Turkmenistan is of interest to Russians
The question of where to relax with the whole family in Germany is asked by some Russians. The answer is simple: choose an amusement park that can amaze not only with amazing rides, but also impress with its beauty and unique design
It is easy to succumb to the charm of the island of Grancanaria, from which the name of the entire archipelago comes, which is called the archipelago of eternal spring. It has so many attractions that everyone will be impressed by this place with something of their own. Some will be enchanted by the nature of Grancanaria in the Canary Islands with its unique landscapes, others by its beautiful beaches, others by exciting excursions through volcanic mountain ranges
Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, bordering Laos and Cambodia to the east, Malaysia to the south, and Myanmar and the Andaman Sea to the west. The length of the coastline is more than 2600 kilometers. Coasts are flat. The largest islands are: Phuket in the Andaman Sea, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand. Hua Hin is a tourist city located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 200 km south of Bangkok
Thailand is currently one of the best places to dive: colorful coral reefs, a wide range of courses and dive centers, and most importantly - warm water. No need to wear a huge wetsuit, as you can always dive even in a swimsuit. And one of the most popular places for diving is Pattaya, where the conditions are most favorable for this activity
The article tells about the history of the creation of the Everglades National Park. A detailed description of the routes within the reserve is given, it is told about the types of landscapes and the flora and fauna of this protected area. Briefly reported on the indigenous population that inhabited these lands before the arrival of European colonialists
Thebes in Greece is a city with a rich and very interesting history. In the Bronze Age it was an important Mycenaean center, in the classical period it was a powerful city-state. Participated in both the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. He was the main rival of ancient Athens. Today the city is the largest settlement of the regional subdivision of Boeotia. And also a very attractive place for tourists coming here from almost all over the world
Recently, tours in the South Asian direction have become very popular. Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar attract tourists with their exoticism, warm humid climate, fascinating natural beauty, ancient sculpture and architecture, as well as the depth of the Buddhist worldview. Here you can find a holiday exactly according to your taste: lazy and relaxing or, conversely, active and even extreme
Where is the Moskvich Sports Palace located in the capital? What classes are held there and at what ages are they designed?
For true connoisseurs of art, the Nesterov Museum in Ufa (address: Gogol St., 27) is a golden treasury, where all the best that man has created over the centuries is located
The name "Sennaya Square" is not original. There are such names in Kyiv and Odessa, and in translation into various languages - in many cities of Europe
Western High-Speed Diameter St. Petersburg is an intracity toll highway of international importance. Unique road building. Brief description of the technical characteristics of the Southern, Northern and Central sections. Highway fares, payment methods
There are many different cities in Russia: from megacities to small settlements. Many of them have begun to develop actively in recent years. Thus, Tyumen became a major industrial center with a population of 700 thousand people
Agia Pelagia - a former fishing village on the northern coast of Crete in Greece, which eventually became a famous resort due to its magnificent natural conditions and ancient historical monuments
This German city, whose unique atmosphere is celebrated by all tourists, harmoniously combines past and present. Located between Stuttgart and Munich, it is an important economic center of the country. On the left bank of the Danube is the glorious Ulm (Germany), which will be discussed in the article, and on the right - its twin city, modern New Ulm. A hospitable and vibrant city, saturated with the spirit of the times, attracts at first sight, and for this it is adored by travelers from all over the world
Georgia is located in the southeastern United States. Officially, it is called the "Imperial" and "Peach" state. The capital of the state of Georgia and its largest city is Atlanta. The population here is 9.8 million people
Religious buildings have always been impressive in size. Orthodox churches and bell towers are no exception. Some of them soar up to 100 meters or more. The height of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the bell tower of Ivan the Great can compete with the highest Orthodox churches
Vorobyovy Gory has been a favorite vacation spot for Muscovites from time immemorial - both ordinary citizens of the Soviet era and princes and tsars of pre-revolutionary Moscow. The present times are no exception. A favorite vacation spot for residents of the city and guests of the capital of Russia are Sparrow Hills, the address of which is not necessary to know exactly. Moskva River and Moscow State University will serve as landmarks
In search of a better life, settlers went and go to America. However, the US population density is still significantly lower than in other developed countries (with a few exceptions)
Aseev's estate (Tambov) is one of the most remarkable places in the city. The building has several names: "Aseevsky Palace", "house of the merchant Aseev" and "Aseev's estate". As the name implies, once (the end of the 19th - the beginning of the 20th century) this building belonged to a we althy Russian manufacturer Mikhail Vasilyevich Aseev
In the north of the Russian Federation, west of the Ural Mountains, the Komi Republic is located. About a thousand kilometers from west to east or from south to north will have to be overcome by anyone who wants to get to know this interesting region. The Komi capital on the banks of the Sysola River has settled and is proud of its ancient history
Overview of public transport available to tourists in Prague. Description of the main routes and fare. Ticket system. Night routes by public transport. How to quickly get to the airport
According to the reviews of tourists who have already traveled the entire route to Montenegro by car from Moscow, the best option is a bunch of Belarus-Poland-Slovenia-Montenegro. In between, you will have to cross the borders of other European countries that are part of the European Union. What awaits tourists on the route. What documents are needed. What can you see on the road
One of the most popular and important attractions in Germany, according to tourists, is the Nuremberg Fortress. It is also called the Kaiserburg, since in fact it is not one building, but a whole complex of fortresses and other structures located in the German city of Nuremberg. The oldest building dates back to the thousandth year of our era
In a small Hungarian town with a hard-to-pronounce name Hajdúszoboszló is the country's most popular resort with balneological thermal springs. Moreover, it is considered the best in comparison with the rest, because in Hungary there are more than enough similar places
From the east side of the popular island of Java, owned by the state of Indonesia, an archipelago with a hundred islands has spread. Ten of them are the largest, the rest are smaller, many are not inhabited. Most of the territories are decorated with mountain ranges with cone-shaped volcanoes. Their slopes are covered with a carpet of bright green jungle, and impenetrable thickets conceal the secrets of local flora and fauna, because it is here that the world's largest flower grows - a unique rafflesia
St. Petersburg is conveniently located in the central part of the Leningrad region. From it, in a couple of hours, you can easily reach many settlements. The distance from St. Petersburg to Luga is 150 kilometers. It can be reached by train, bus, car. Timetable for the movement of electric trains and buses. Travel time. Features of different flights
One of the most famous castles in world architecture is the Bavarian Neuschwanstein. According to legend, it was he who became the prototype of the castle, which is drawn on the screensaver of the W alt Disney cartoon company. The unusual and tragic fate of the Bavarian king Ludwig II is inextricably linked with this building. But the fate of the castle itself is quite happy. We will tell you about the history of this architectural gem, as well as where Neuschwanstein Castle is located and how best to get there
The city of Afula (Israel) is located in the north of the country and is one of the rapidly developing cities. Several new residential quarters, infrastructure facilities are being built here and jobs are being created. How does Afula live and what interesting things can be seen in the city?
The Canary Islands have consistently attracted tourists. La Gomera is an integral part of the archipelago. Despite its modest size, it is visited by many tourists. The island is interesting to travelers for its pristine nature. Green landscapes with steep slopes are amazing. The difficult terrain of the island makes it incredibly difficult to communicate between settlements. Much of the land is still in pristine condition