Directions

"Dressed in Granite": Makarov Embankment

"Dressed in Granite": Makarov Embankment

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Starting from the reign of Catherine the Great, all St. Petersburg embankments began to dress in granite attire. Later, they were immediately erected from granite. One of the most famous embankments in St. Petersburg is the Makarov embankment

Mariana Islands. Mariana Islands on the map. Mariana Islands: photos

Mariana Islands. Mariana Islands on the map. Mariana Islands: photos

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The Mariana Islands offer a warm climate, evergreen forests and picturesque lagoons. The archipelago is surrounded by fantastically beautiful coral reefs, and the vibrant underwater world promises exciting adventures. This part of Micronesia is warm in summer throughout the year, the atmosphere of hospitality and celebration reigns

Boarding house "Solnechny stone", Crimea

Boarding house "Solnechny stone", Crimea

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The boarding house "Solnechny Kamen" enjoys considerable popularity. What is this base? What services does it offer? These questions are of interest to many travelers

Severnaya Zemlya Islands - features, description and interesting facts

Severnaya Zemlya Islands - features, description and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

In the cold, not fully explored Arctic Ocean, there is a cluster of islands called Severnaya Zemlya. Here, polar bears hunt on huge ice floes, summer lasts only two months a year, and the maximum temperature does not rise above +6 degrees. And there is absolutely no local population here, only a small border outpost and several ice bases

Peterhof Palaces: review, description, history and reviews

Peterhof Palaces: review, description, history and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

St. Petersburg and its suburbs are rich in architectural and historical sights. But the palaces of Peterhof are the undoubted leader in terms of tourist attraction. The fountains, the park and the complex of buildings of this residence are a real masterpiece of world-class architecture and park art

Jiangsu Province, China: description, economy, population

Jiangsu Province, China: description, economy, population

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Jiangsu is a Chinese province located in the east of the country. It is washed by the waters of the Yellow Sea and the Yangtze River. This region is one of the most important in the state. It occupies a leading position in many respects. For example, in terms of economic development in the agricultural and industrial sectors, and even in terms of the standard of living of the local population

Zvezdnaya metro station, St. Petersburg: description of the area

Zvezdnaya metro station, St. Petersburg: description of the area

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Worldwide, the metro is considered the fastest and most convenient form of public transport, unloading major cities from traffic. It enables people to get to their destination without traffic jams and stress, without inhaling exhaust gases from numerous cars and buses on the streets

Shchelkovskaya metro station: description and history

Shchelkovskaya metro station: description and history

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Shchelkovskaya station was opened for passengers back in 1963, on July 22, when the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line was extended to the north. Her name is not unique and is consonant with the name of the Shchelkovo highway, which is located not far from her. The name of the station has never changed throughout the whole time

Tulskaya metro station. Its features, ground infrastructure

Tulskaya metro station. Its features, ground infrastructure

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Tulskaya metro station has no ground lobbies, so to get to its platform, you need to go through an underground passage. From the northern vestibule you can go to Bolshaya Tulskaya Street, Serpukhovskiy Val and Danilovskiy Val Streets. From the southern vestibule you can go to the ZIL platform of the Paveletsky direction of the Moscow Railway. The famous shopping center "Yerevan Plaza" is also located here

Perm-Simferopol. Train "Perm-Simferopol". Direct flight Perm-Simferopol

Perm-Simferopol. Train "Perm-Simferopol". Direct flight Perm-Simferopol

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Little has changed in the lives of Permians who annually go on vacation to the Crimea. Direct train service "Perm-Simferopol" makes life easier for residents of the entire Urals, who make a change in Perm, after which they travel in comfort. However, there are alternative travel options

Amazing Guangzhou: attractions, history, travel tips

Amazing Guangzhou: attractions, history, travel tips

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Description of the city of Guangzhou as one of the tourist centers of China. Essay on some of its attractions

Highway E105: description, name, features and reviews

Highway E105: description, name, features and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Route E105, or E95, is better known as the road between St. Petersburg and Moscow, but this is only a small part of it. It connects three countries, hundreds of settlements and has a length of almost four thousand kilometers

Tract Shushmor: history and photos

Tract Shushmor: history and photos

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The Shushmor tract belongs to one of the mysterious places in Russia, where mysterious disappearances of people have been taking place for more than 100 years, which is why this place was nicknamed the "Bermuda Triangle of the Moscow Region". According to the testimony of old-timers and travelers, there is an ancient temple here, consisting of a stone hemisphere and pillars with images of the King of Serpents. Scientists and esotericists explain all these secrets and mysterious phenomena in different ways, and researchers continue to search for lost megaliths

The hostel "Heart of Altai": rest, description, services

The hostel "Heart of Altai": rest, description, services

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

On the banks of the swift mountain river-beauty Katun, in a secluded place, but not far from the actively visited Lake Aya, the Heart of Altai camp site awaits tourists and vacationers all year round

Washington State, USA

Washington State, USA

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

In the article you will find information on such aspects: history and modernity of the most northwestern US state, Seattle tourist attractions

Havana is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Cuba

Havana is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Cuba

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Cuba is a unique state. This is the largest island in the Caribbean. Someone probably already knows the name of the capital. Havana is a vibrant and colorful travel destination. The city itself has a complex history, especially in the last hundred years. But before Havana and Cuba hit the headlines, the cities were very different when the Spaniards were there

Season in Vietnam. Vietnam: holiday season. Holidays in Vietnam in May

Season in Vietnam. Vietnam: holiday season. Holidays in Vietnam in May

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Vietnam has recently opened its doors to foreign tourists. But it has already managed to attract many travelers from all countries. Here is fabulously beautiful nature, gentle sea and sun. People come here to get acquainted with the history of the country, admire the most beautiful mountain landscapes, and go in for water sports. The beach and sightseeing season in Vietnam is open almost throughout the year

Mount Fisht - the highest peak of Lagonaki

Mount Fisht - the highest peak of Lagonaki

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Geographical features and climatic conditions of the location of the Fisht-Oshtensky mountain range and its highest peak - Mount Fisht

The narrowest street in the world from the Guinness Book of Records

The narrowest street in the world from the Guinness Book of Records

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The article names the three narrowest streets in the world with a description of the features of the structure and origin. These are: Spreuerhofstrasse, Vinarna Certovka and Pparliament Street

Why is Rome the eternal city?

Why is Rome the eternal city?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Rome is a city over which neither time nor civilizations have power. It proudly rises on seven hills, dispassionately looking at the life of a modern metropolis

The Sturgeon River is a unique river in Russia

The Sturgeon River is a unique river in Russia

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Only the Oka can compete with the Sturgeon River in terms of the diversity of fish species. The shores of the Sturgeon amaze with the beauty and diversity of the relief. There are many natural and historical monuments here

Holy places of Russia: pilgrimage, trips, tours and excursions

Holy places of Russia: pilgrimage, trips, tours and excursions

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Holy places of Russia… Probably, there are not so many people who would never have heard of such places

The capital of Indonesia - Jakarta

The capital of Indonesia - Jakarta

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The capital of Indonesia is located on the island of Java and is the main gateway to the country of twenty thousand volcanic islands. Many tourists look for climbing volcanoes, coral reefs, snorkeling pleasures, and virgin rainforests

Acapulco (Mexico) - a city that delights

Acapulco (Mexico) - a city that delights

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

There is no place on earth like Acapulco (Mexico). Entertainment for different tastes, attractions and beach holidays will return your taste for life and brighten up the dullness of your everyday life

Marquesas Islands. Islands in the Pacific

Marquesas Islands. Islands in the Pacific

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Look at the globe. You will see that the Marquesas Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, in its very center. To Mexico (the nearest mainland) - 4800 km. To Tahiti - 1371 km. This place is one of the most inaccessible on the planet

Wenceslas Square in Prague: photo, address, how to get there

Wenceslas Square in Prague: photo, address, how to get there

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Wenceslas Square in Prague is one of the most visited tourist sites in Europe. Here is the National Museum and the monument to St. Wenceslas. In addition to historical architecture, many shops and restaurants, this square embodies the spirit of the Czech capital and the state as a whole

Sights of Russia. Lake Nero

Sights of Russia. Lake Nero

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Lake Nero is a unique landmark of Russia. Here, pleasant recreation and entertaining fishing are combined with picturesque landscapes that caress the eye

Cities of Greece: plunge headlong into the beautiful atmosphere of antiquity

Cities of Greece: plunge headlong into the beautiful atmosphere of antiquity

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The cities of Greece and their resort areas are annually visited by about 20 million tourists. Why is Hellas so attractive? Let's find out by looking at the 4 most popular tourist sites among Russians

Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The Shetland Islands are located in the northeast of Great Britain between the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea. They are a fairly large archipelago. They include more than a hundred islets of various shapes and sizes, of which only twelve are inhabited

Petergof highway. History and modernity

Petergof highway. History and modernity

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Peterhof highway connects St. Petersburg with the main suburbs - Strelna, Perergof, Oranienbaum. It was here that in ancient times the royal families spent time relaxing from the bustle of the city

Cover the distance from Moscow to Novosibirsk by car

Cover the distance from Moscow to Novosibirsk by car

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Every year, a lot of travelers arrive in the capital of Russia, and many tourists leave Moscow. One of the busiest destinations going to Siberia from the heart of the country is the way to Novosibirsk

Quebec is a city in Canada: sights and interesting facts

Quebec is a city in Canada: sights and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The focus of our article today will be the city of Quebec (Canada). Photos of this metropolis give the impression of a romantic and very beautiful place. And not in vain. Seventy thousand tourists visit Quebec every year. In this article you will find not only a description of the numerous sights of the city. We'll give you some useful tips on where to stay, how to get around and what to try in Quebec

Rhodes - excursions for every taste and a wonderful beach holiday

Rhodes - excursions for every taste and a wonderful beach holiday

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Every corner of Greece is beautiful in its own way. Island holidays are especially different, because, for example, Corfu and Crete are completely different from each other. Rhodes, excursions to which are very interesting, is one of the most popular regions among tourists. The article is devoted to the most favorite places for travelers of different ages and hobbies

Bird park in the Kaluga region - educational leisure in nature

Bird park in the Kaluga region - educational leisure in nature

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

There are a lot of places in the capital and its environs that will be interesting to visit for both adults and children. Meanwhile, it is quite difficult to combine an educational trip and outdoor recreation. The bird park in the Kaluga region provides such a unique opportunity. About what this place is, is described in the article

Corfu: attractions of the island

Corfu: attractions of the island

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Greece has something to love for: magnificent beaches, warm sea, gentle sun, excellent cuisine, friendly relations with Russia, one faith. The list can be long enough. And if the Peloponnese peninsula, the islands of Rhodes and Crete have already been visited by many, then not everyone knows about Corfu, whose sights are no less interesting for tourists

Catacombs of Rome: history, review

Catacombs of Rome: history, review

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

The Eternal City, dating back several millennia, is the most mysterious city in Italy, in which the pages of a historical novel come to life. Not only Orthodox pilgrims, but also vacationers, eager to get acquainted with something new and unknown, the roads will lead to the catacombs of Rome, which are an extensive network of tufa labyrinths, in the walls of which niches for burials are carved

Where is the cleanest river in the world?

Where is the cleanest river in the world?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Where does the cleanest river in the world flow? It's time to get acquainted with Voncha - an inconspicuous Russian river located in the Republic of Mari El, which bears this honorary title with dignity

What is travel? Hiking. Leisure. By car in Europe

What is travel? Hiking. Leisure. By car in Europe

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

In this article you will learn what travel is, how long ago it appeared, what types of travel exist today and where you can start your own introduction to outdoor activities

Maryina Roshcha district, Moscow (SVAO): description, history

Maryina Roshcha district, Moscow (SVAO): description, history

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

About what the area of Maryina Roshcha (Moscow) is, what is its history and what you can do in it today, read here

On Elbrus by car: what to see and where to go, entertainment, reviews

On Elbrus by car: what to see and where to go, entertainment, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-24 11:01

Who among us hasn't thought about spending a vacation in the mountains, or hasn't envied beautiful photos from social networks or magazines with images of conquered peaks? To enjoy the beautiful nature, recreation and sports in the mountains, it is not at all necessary to prepare a tidy sum and a passport: we suggest going to Elbrus