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- Each one of us has different dreams who wants to be come true.
Someone wants to be famous, to be a singer or a great actress.
Another one wishes to become a painter, an architect, a doctor,
stay home or do weird and different stuff . I like traveling. If i
could, i would never stay home. I like seeing new landmarks, new
cultures, get information about different places all the world, but
also with me being in there. If I would have the possibility, I
wouldnt turn it down. This is my list of the landmarks I want to
visit :
- The inca city of Machu Picchu
- The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale
archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful and
enigmatic ancient sites in the world. While the Inca people
certainly used the Andean mountain top , erecting many hundreds of
stone structures from the early 1400s, legends and myths indicate
that Machu Picchu (meaning Old Peak in the Quechua language) was
revered as a sacred place from a far earlier time. Whatever its
origins, the Inca turned the site into a small but extraordinary
city. Invisible from below and completely self-contained,
surrounded by agricultural terraces sufficient to feed the
population, and watered by natural springs, Machu Picchu seems to
have been utilized by the Inca as a secret ceremonial city. Two
thousand feet above the rumbling Urubamba river, the cloud shrouded
ruins have palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and some 150
houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation. These
structures, carved from the gray granite of the mountain top are
wonders of both architectural and aesthetic genius. Many of the
building blocks weigh 50 tons or more yet are so precisely sculpted
and fitted together with such exactitude that the mortarless joints
will not permit the insertion of even a thin knife blade. Little is
known of the social or religious use of the site during Inca times.
The skeletal remains of ten females to one male had led to the
casual assumption that the site may have been a sanctuary for the
training of priestesses and /or brides for the Inca nobility.
However, subsequent osteological examination of the bones revealed
an equal number of male bones, thereby indicating that Machu Picchu
was not exclusively a temple or dwelling place of women.
- The Iguazu waterfalls
- Heralded as the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, the
Iguazu Waterfalls are a true wonder of nature. They are located at
the border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. While the Argentinean
side allows visitors to walk right around the water or explore
theNational Park; the Brazilian side is known for its panoramic
views and splendor. Today, the region is the border among three
countries: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, and can be reached by
plane or through the Asuncin-Paranagu highway. The Iguazu Falls
constitute one of the biggest and most beautiful falls of water in
the world, considered by some as the eighth wonder of the world.
The volume of water at the Iguazu Falls is nine times superior to
that of theNiagara Falls.
- The Taj Mahal
- Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world,
and some Western historians have noted that its architectural
beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful
monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj
Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural
beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and
sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a
foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when
viewed from across the Jamuna river.
- The Tasmania island
- Outdoor AdventureWorld class fly fishing, golf courses and
hiking are all on offer in Tasmania. Also You can cruise Our coasts
and waterways in luxury or if you prefer, from the Seat of a rack
or Kayak. The Benefit of Its size Means You can stand atop a
mountain and feel sand Between your toes on the same Afternoon.Food
and WineIn Tasmania, You can stop by road side stalls with lush
berries, shuck oysters fresh from the sea, sample fine Belgian
truffles and pick up a bottle of Bubbly from wine country so fine,
its rumoured to swear Second only to Champagne itself.Wilderness
and NatureThe Tasmanian World Heritage Area Greater faces a range
of Natural and Cultural Values Other than any Region on earth. With
40 per cent of the island as National Parks and Protected Reserves,
you do not have to travel far to swear walking through ancient
rainforest.WildlifeWith accessible Wilderness and Plenty of
Wildlife sanctuaries, Tasmania is the ideal destination to get up
close with Australian native Animals. See wombats, wallabies,
pademelons, endemic birds and more. Its Also the one place on earth
youll find a Tasmanian devil in the wild.
- The Sagrada Familia
- Even though the Sagrada Familia is far from finished, the
remarkable church is well worth a visit. You can visit the crypt
Were Gaudi is buried. A Museum Tells the story of this great
architect and the history of the church. Also You can visit the
towers. An elevator and a long walk Will Lead you to the top of a
tower from Where you have a Magnificent view over Barcelona. The
Climb is not recommended for Those with fear of heights or for
people with claustrophobia!
- The Neuschwanstein castle
- The Neuschwanstein Castle Fairytale really looks like a castle.
Neuschwanstein is a castle of the paradox. It was built in the 19th
century in Bavaria, in a time When no longer hadd Castles
strategical and defensive purposes. While Neuschwansteins look is
that of a Medieval castle, It was equiped inside with state of the
art technology at that time.For Example on Every floor of the
castle Were there toilets with automatic flushing system, as well
as an air heating system for the Whole castle. Was water supplied
by a spring Nearby situated at only 200 meters Above the castle.
Neuschwanstein castle facing a very beautiful Inner Walled garden
surrounded by a courtyard. It faces an artificial cave Eve.
Neuschwansteins interior is as beautiful as Its Outside. Though
only 14 finished rooms Were Before Ludiwg IIs Sudden Death in 1886,
These Were majestically decorated rooms. The two story room Throne
Was Designed in Byzantine style, with wall Paintings depicting
angels. Ironically, there is no Throne in the Throne Room, nor
Ludwig died Before it Was Completely finished. This Fairytale look
of the Neuschwanstein castle Walt Disney Inspired to Create the
Magic Kingdom.
- The Louvre museum
- Originally a royal palace, the Louvre becam a public museum at
the end of the 18th century. It is Located in the 1st
arrondissement, at the heart of Paris. here are about 35,000
objects on display, spread out over three Wings of the Former
palace. The museum runs a diverse collection ranging from the
antiquity up to the mid 19th century. Do away part of the
collection consists of European Paintings and Sculpture. Other
rooms contai Roman, Egyptian, Greek and Oriental art. There is Also
a section with Objects dArt, Where Such objects as clocks,
furniture, tapestries and China are Displayed. Some Of The Most
Famous works of art in the museum are the Venus of Milo, the Nike
of Samothrake, the Dying Slave by Michelangelo and Leonardo da
Vinci of course the Mona Lisas.The most recent addition to the
Louvre Was the Louvre Pyramidconstruction of the glass pyramid,
Which functions as the museums Main Entrance. The Pyramid Was Built
in 1989 by the renowned American architect IM Pei. The glass
pyramid allows the sunlight to come in on the underground floor.
The modern addition Originally Received mixed reviews, as it
contrasts sharply with the classical design of the surrounding
buildings, But today it is generally not a Clever Accepted Solution
qual Given the museum faces a Spacious Entrance plant without the
need to touch the historical patrimony.
- The mont Saint-Michel
- Mont-Saint-Michel is a commune of France, south- western
department of Manche and region of Lower Normandy. It takes its
name from the rocky island dedicated to St. Michael where stands
the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. The architecture of Mont Saint-
Michel and its bay make it the third most visited tourist site in
France (behind the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles) with
over three million visitors each year. The site as a whole, is
since 1979 on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
- The carnaval of Rio
- Carnival is the most popular holiday in Brazil, the carnival of
Rio de Janeiro and the richest known, attracting thousands of
domestic and foreign tourists. Every year, the Carnival season, the
city of Rio de Janeiro for five days breathes an enviable air of
joy. Cariocas forget problems and obligations and surrender to the
gigantic spectacle of dance and magic. The culmination of the
festival is the Parade at Marqus de Sapuca where different Samba
schools compete for the title of Carnival Champion.Samba, vivid
colors, splendid costumes and beautiful women are the main
ingredients of this great dispute. The date of Mardi Gras varies
from year to year depending on Easter. Generally Bash occurs
between the end of February and early March. The official start of
Carnival is always on a Saturday and end at noon the following
Wednesday, called "Ash Wednesday". However many people are starting
the festivities on Friday. It is said that the very year in Brazil
officially starts only after the Carnival. During most of the
nineties, the carnival was reduced to the samba school parades and
dances in the great private clubs. The famous and traditional
"street carnival" in which people play spontaneously without paying
an admission fee, had been abandoned. In recent years, however,
this form of celebration is being recovered. The Carnival has many
possible sources that lead to thousands of years before Christ. The
word carnival may have its origin in the Latin expression "carrum
novalis" used by the Romans to open their celebrations. Or perhaps
the word "carnelevale" which means "farewell to meat" in Milanese
dialect, a reference to the beginning of Christian Lent.
- White immensity of Antarctica
- Icy Antarctica is the continent at the South Pole. It is
Covered by permafrost (Permanently frozen ground), is surrounded by
water, and is about 1 1 / 2 times Larger than the United States.
The worlds larges desert is on Antarctica. 98 Percent of the land
is Covered with a continental ice sheet, the remaining 2 Percent of
land is the burden rock. Antarctica runs about 87% of the worlds
ice. Antarctica is more welcoming Tourist-orientated cruises and
Ferries to the Region Every year, and Facilities areDeveloping
continually, with more Accommodation, Culinary and travel options
available. There is now ample Opportunity to ascend Mount Erebus,
the southernmost active volcano on Earth; to fly via helicopter or
by boat to venture Penguin colonies, and to really make the MOST of
a Terrain That teems with Wildlife, with a multitude of birds,
Seals , albatrosses and enormous whales, and so on. One of the MOST
appealing aspects of Antarctica is Its Wildlife. Although there are
only a Few native species, that Those have adapted to thrive in the
harsh environmentally numbers farther away. Penguin populations are
counted in the tens of thousands in Some rookeries.
- The Bora-Bora island
- Bora Bora is a volcanic island located in French Polynesia in
the South Pacific, 260 km from Tahiti. Out of the water there are
13 million years, the volcano has gradually pushed for now bordered
by a beautiful lagoon and a coral reef. Otemanu Mountains (727 m),
Pahia (661m) and Hue (619 m) overlooking the magnificent spectacle
of color of the lagoon. The island was formerly called Vavau.
Roggeveen discovered by the browser in 1722, Cook landed there in
1769 and named Bora Bora (in fact Pora Pora), name meaning can be
"born in the first," referring to the fact that the god would have
created Taaroa immediately after Raiatea . The history of Bora Bora
is marked by wars between different clans of the island or against
neighboring islands. In 1820, Protestant missionaries landed on the
island and the first temple was opened in 1822. In 1888 as Bora
Bora and all the Leeward Islands were annexed by France. Another
important fact of contemporary history of Bora Bora, the presence
between 1942 and 1946 U.S. troops in Operation Bobcat was left on
the island many remains as anti-aircraft batteries, blockhouses,
but especially the runway was long the longest in Polynesia and is
still used today. Since opening its first hotel in 1961, the island
has ceased to grow with the construction of hotels and their famous
overwater bungalows. Despite this development, the island has
retained its atmosphere and continues to dream the travelers from
around the world.
- The great canyon of Colorado
- The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado
River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely
Contained Within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first
National Parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt
Was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and
visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the Scenery. The
Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km)
wide and attains a depth of over a mile (1.83 km) (6000 feet).
Nearly two billion years of the Earths history Geological Have Been
Exposed as the Colorado River and Its tributaries cut through layer
After Their channels layer of rock Was While the Colorado Plateau
uplifted. While the specific geologic and timing Processes That
formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists,
recent evidence suggests the Colorado River Established Its course
through the canyon at Least 17 million years ago.Since that time,
the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to the
point We see it at today. Before European Immigration, the area Was
Inhabited by Native Americans Who built settlements Within the many
canyon and Its Caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon
a holy site and made pilgrimages to it. The first European Known to
have viewed the Grand Canyon Was Garca Lpez de Crdenas from Spain,
Who arrived in 1540.
- Traveling is one of the most beautiful activities. I guess a
lot of people share the same opinion with me . Anisa Ramadani 11 /
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