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Palazzo Barberini: history, description, photo

Palazzo Barberini: history, description, photo

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In Italy there are many amazing historical buildings that have passed through many centuries and give us the opportunity to have an idea of u200bu200bbygone eras

Camera on the border with Finland. Crossing the border and queuing at the border

Camera on the border with Finland. Crossing the border and queuing at the border

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From St. Petersburg to the border with Finland, only 140 kilometers. Therefore, residents of the Northern capital and the Leningrad region often visit the Finns. In the Leningrad region there are three checkpoints for crossing the land border with the Republic of Finland. These are "Torfyanovka", "Cowberry" and "Svetogorsk". You can get to them on the federal road A-181 "Scandinavia"

A memorable Ferris wheel in Izmailovsky Park

A memorable Ferris wheel in Izmailovsky Park

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For the International Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow in 1957, a Ferris wheel was built in Izmailovsky Park. During this time, the name of the Partizanskaya metro station has changed three times. More than a million people rode the wheel. In all the years of its work, it has never broken

Palm Jumeirah, UAE. Description of the artificial Palm Island in Dubai

Palm Jumeirah, UAE. Description of the artificial Palm Island in Dubai

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The newest 21st century must-see attraction in the United Arab Emirates, the Palm Jumeirah has already earned itself the title of modern technological wonder of the world. We will talk about it in detail in our article

Amazing Dubai - a photo worthy of a family photo archive

Amazing Dubai - a photo worthy of a family photo archive

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"United Arab Emirates and Dubai" - a photo that has recently appeared more and more often in family photo albums. And this, perhaps, is not surprising. Our fellow citizens, having conquered Egypt and Turkey, having visited Bulgaria, Spain and Italy, are trying to discover a new direction for themselves. So why not go to one of the Arab countries?

"Millennium" (bridge): architectural masterpieces from different countries

"Millennium" (bridge): architectural masterpieces from different countries

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Man has always tried to overcome rivers and lakes by building artificial crossings over them. The bridge is an ancient invention that allowed people to move from one point to another over water. Every year, the engineer's talent was honed, and the structures turned into real architectural works, admiring their technical perfection. Today we will talk about several original sights built by talented engineers with the same names

Kingdom of Denmark: history, flag, attractions, information for tourists

Kingdom of Denmark: history, flag, attractions, information for tourists

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Every child in childhood read the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen and dreamed of finding himself in the magical streets of Copenhagen with a box of matches or seeing with his own eyes a fragile little mermaid sadly looking at the gray waters of the bay

Gulf of Tonkin (Bakbo) of the South China Sea off the coast of China and Vietnam

Gulf of Tonkin (Bakbo) of the South China Sea off the coast of China and Vietnam

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The Gulf of Tonkin is located in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam and China. On the eastern side, it is separated from the sea by the Leizhui Peninsula and the small island of Hainan, and from the mainland by the Hainan Strait

Seoul, South Korea. What you should know about it

Seoul, South Korea. What you should know about it

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One of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its sights and architectural features

National parks and reserves of Baikal. Reserves of Baikal

National parks and reserves of Baikal. Reserves of Baikal

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Reserves and national parks of Baikal, organized in most of the territory adjacent to the lake, help to protect and preserve all this pristine and sometimes rare fauna and flora

Where in Abkhazia is it better to relax with children. Tips & Tricks

Where in Abkhazia is it better to relax with children. Tips & Tricks

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Abkhazia is very popular among Russian tourists. Mountain air, gentle sea, interesting culture, mineral springs and close territorial proximity have provided this country with increased attention of our fellow citizens. Where in Abkhazia it is better to relax with children, this article will tell

Origin of Lake Chany (Novosibirsk Region)

Origin of Lake Chany (Novosibirsk Region)

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In the Novosibirsk region is the largest lake in Western Siberia - Chany. This is a s alty sea in Russia, which is located in the Baraba lowland on the territory of five districts: Barabinsky, Chanovsky, Kupinsky, Zdvinsky and Chistoozerny

City of Adelaide, Australia: sights, photos and climate

City of Adelaide, Australia: sights, photos and climate

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In the southern part of the smallest continent, on the coast of the sea bay, the city of Adelaide is located. Australia can be proud of this settlement, its inhabitants and history. The city today is famous for its athletes, festivals and progressive reforms

Ancient Basilica Cistern - heritage of the Byzantine Empire

Ancient Basilica Cistern - heritage of the Byzantine Empire

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The Basilica Cistern (Istanbul), which was built in the 2nd century, has survived to our time in good condition. I must say that there were many such storage facilities, because the state of siege, in which the city often found itself, forced the townspeople to make huge reserves of water. The ancient Basilica Cistern, with its underground stone reservoir, resembles a scene from science fiction films with its mystical atmosphere

DPRK. Deciphering the abbreviated name of North Korea

DPRK. Deciphering the abbreviated name of North Korea

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Legally since 1953, and practically since 1948, the Korean people are divided into two parts. South Korea (or the Republic of Korea) has a market economy. There are other attributes of a democratic society: a multi-party system, unemployment, and US military bases. None of this exists in North Korea

Galapagos Islands: tours, flora and fauna, excursions, reviews

Galapagos Islands: tours, flora and fauna, excursions, reviews

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The Galapagos Islands, or the Colon archipelago, located in the Pacific Ocean, attract connoisseurs of the exotic from all over the world. This resort cannot be described in words, you need to see and feel it for yourself, but we will still try

Tyn Church, Prague

Tyn Church, Prague

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Tynsky temple impresses with light and spacious interior decoration. Among the most interesting relics is the altar painted in the early baroque style by Karel Škreta in 1649. It depicts the ascension of Mary to heaven. In the right nave is the world-famous enthroned statue of the Tyn Madonna from 1420. The church boasts the oldest organ in Prague from 1673, a tin baptismal font from 1414 and a Gothic stone pulpit from the 15th century

Naples: beaches outside the city

Naples: beaches outside the city

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Don't let the fact that the beaches of Naples are a peculiar phenomenon scare you, but there are many sights and features characteristic of the "new city" here. The spirit of Italy hovers here, it is here that the indigenous people of the country come, considering the city the personification of the Italian lifestyle

Best saunas (Novorossiysk)

Best saunas (Novorossiysk)

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Sauna has been considered since ancient times as a place where you can relieve stress after hard working days. Such a holiday is extremely popular among the residents of Novorossiysk. This is confirmed by a whole mass of establishments of a similar plan, concentrated in the city. Let's look at the best saunas in Novorossiysk with a photo

Where is Trafalgar Square in London?

Where is Trafalgar Square in London?

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Trafalgar Square is one of the most popular and famous places in all of England. It is located at the intersection of three main streets in London: the Mall, Strand and White Hall. This is a place where rallies, parades, demonstrations are held. The square is a landmark in London on a par with Big Ben, the British Museum

Need the best unforgettable vacation? Then Hot Key, Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory

Need the best unforgettable vacation? Then Hot Key, Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory

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Holiday soon? An excellent option for rest in Tuapse. The Goryachiy Klyuch resort will welcome you warmly: the sea, sanatoriums, sights. Beautiful nature, water, forests, as well as a large number of monuments and museums

Sights of Yakhroma: description, photo

Sights of Yakhroma: description, photo

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On the Canal named after Moscow and on the river of the same name, there is a city with an amazing name - Yakhroma. The sights of this small town are monuments of history and religion. Fans of outdoor activities know Yakhroma as an excellent ski resort

Republic of Korea: symbols, history, sights

Republic of Korea: symbols, history, sights

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When we talk about Korea, by this name we can mean not only the Korean Peninsula, but also the two countries located on it. One of them is located in the north, and the second in the south. The first one is North Korea. This abbreviation stands for Democratic People's Republic of Korea. But most often, speaking of Korea, they mean the country that is located in the south. Its official name is the Republic of Korea

Prison castle in Tobolsk and other famous prison castles

Prison castle in Tobolsk and other famous prison castles

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The ancient castles that were used as prisons, for the most part, look gloomy, but majestic. Many of them have been turned into museums and are very popular with tourists

Arshan - balneological and mountain-climatic resort (Buryatia). Treatment, reviews

Arshan - balneological and mountain-climatic resort (Buryatia). Treatment, reviews

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Many beautiful holiday destinations are now available to tourists around the world. There are many of them in Eastern Siberia. The Republic of Buryatia is ideal for tourism. The purest mountain air, beautiful landscapes and healing mineral springs attract tourists all year round. One of the most visited places in Buryatia is Arshan. This resort receives about 100 thousand tourists annually

Severny Settlement: a common toponym. Microdistricts of the same name in Krasnodar and Kursk

Severny Settlement: a common toponym. Microdistricts of the same name in Krasnodar and Kursk

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"Northern" is a fairly common toponym all over the world. So named residential neighborhoods in many Russian cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, settlements in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine. This name was given to some of the islands in Severnaya Zemlya and even to an artificial peninsula in Chicago. This article provides a brief overview of the villages of the Northern

The amazing river Elbe in Saxony

The amazing river Elbe in Saxony

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Undoubtedly, the Elbe River is the best decoration of Dresden, its main attraction. Its rapid course remembers many events from the past, and how many of them are yet to come! The shores of this truly beautiful waterway of the land of Saxony are filled with majestic castles, emerald parks, elegant bridges

City Orel: population, description, sights

City Orel: population, description, sights

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Orel is a city of administrative significance. The date of its foundation falls on 1566. The fortress was built by order of Ivan the Terrible. “And Ivan the Terrible founded a fortress on the Oka River to protect the southern border of the Russian state. And there was no name for the fortress until an eagle flew in, and they decided to call that fortress the Eagle

Chkalovsky beach in Sochi

Chkalovsky beach in Sochi

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In the Adler area, along Prosveshcheniya Street, a beach called "Chkalovsky" stretches. Entrance to the territory is free. On site there is everything that a vacationer might need: eateries, cabanas, sun loungers and parasols, and if you wish, you can even take a Charcot shower

How long does it take to fly to the Bahamas from Moscow, what are the options?

How long does it take to fly to the Bahamas from Moscow, what are the options?

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There are different ways to fly from Moscow to the Bahamas and back. Depending on the route chosen by the tourist, a different amount of time will be required. You can choose a flight with one transit stop or two. The second option is cheaper

"Green Island" in Berdsk - park and recreation center

"Green Island" in Berdsk - park and recreation center

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Along the coast of the Ob Sea, as Berdsk residents often call the Novosibirsk Reservoir, there is a vast park, which at one time received the name "Green Island". It perfectly describes what opens up to the eyes of guests who wish to spend their weekend here

Nerl Volga River: description, attractions

Nerl Volga River: description, attractions

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The Nerl River (the right tributary of the Volga) is not the only one in the Russian Federation with this name, but the most significant of the same names. It originates in the Yaroslavl region on Somin lake, and flows into the Volga in the Tver region in the Klyazma reservoir

Korkinskoye Lake - the pearl of the Vsevolzhsky district

Korkinskoye Lake - the pearl of the Vsevolzhsky district

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Korkinskoye Lake is located near St. Petersburg. But the nature here is amazingly pristine. Fresh air and clear water, sandy beaches and places for fishing, various types of recreation and entertainment - everything seems to be created in order to have a wonderful time with he alth benefits

Kaldy - a lake for good fishing and a wonderful holiday

Kaldy - a lake for good fishing and a wonderful holiday

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Kaldy is a lake in the north of the Chelyabinsk region. It owes its origin, like most of the reservoirs of the Urals, to a tectonic shift. The lake is small, its area is a little over 1.5 thousand hectares. Oz. Kaldy has an elongated shape: length - about 6 kilometers, width - more than 4

Glittering river Tsna: a brief description of the water body

Glittering river Tsna: a brief description of the water body

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The Tsna River belongs to the Volga drainage basin. It is the left tributary of the Moksha. It flows through the territory of the Tambov and Ryazan regions. The name of the river was given by the Mordovian tribes living in this area since the time of the Great Migration of Peoples. From the Finno-Ugric "Tsna" means "shining"

Lake Sinara - the pearl of the Chelyabinsk region

Lake Sinara - the pearl of the Chelyabinsk region

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Freshwater lake Sinara is one of the largest mountain lakes in the Chelyabinsk region. The reservoir has elongated shapes: length - 9 kilometers, width - 4. The total area of u200bu200bthe lake is about 2.5 thousand hectares. The average depth of the lake is 8 meters. The water is clear, visibility is more than 3 meters

Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region). Recreation and fishing

Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region). Recreation and fishing

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Lake Akakul (Chelyabinsk region) is located in the Argayashsky district. It has an elongated shape: from the northwest to the southeast. The lake is quite large: length - about 5 kilometers, width - 3, the area of the water surface - more than 10 km2. Akakul is a sewage reservoir, through a system of canals, streams and swamps, it discharges its waters into Ulagach

Description of Lake Smolino in Chelyabinsk

Description of Lake Smolino in Chelyabinsk

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To have a good rest and gain strength, it is not necessary to go to overseas lands. It happens that where you live, there are places just as good. But not everyone knows about them

Shershnevskoe reservoir: description, rest, photo

Shershnevskoe reservoir: description, rest, photo

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The Shershnevskoye reservoir was created in the 60s in the city of Chelyabinsk. It stretches to the Sosnovsky district. The name was given to him in honor of the village, which is located next to an artificial reservoir. It was assumed that the reservoir would be a source of water for Chelyabinsk itself, nearby areas and villages

The Peloponnesian peninsula and its sights

The Peloponnesian peninsula and its sights

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The Peloponnese is located in the very south of Greece, and, according to historians, the peninsula received its name in honor of Pelops, a mythological character who ruled in this region. The climate here is wonderful, and the nature is amazing. Beaches with the purest sand, lush southern vegetation, amazing landscapes, tiny quiet villages on the hillsides - everything is conducive to the perfect vacation