At the mention of religion in India, Hinduism is the first thing that comes to mind. But Tibetan Buddhism also flourishes here, especially in the mountains in the north of the country, located on the border with Tibet. Many such temples were erected in remote Indian states - Jammu and Kashmir (mainly in the area ...

If you need to name the most ancient landmark of Great Britain, most will remember about Stonehenge in Wiltshire in the south-west of England. But in the British Isles there are many megalithic monuments. These include the tombs of Newgrange in Ireland, numerous prehistoric ...

One of the most amazing, mysterious and conservative countries on the political map of Europe. England was formed, which is today part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, as a result of the unification of tribes that were previously warring among themselves, and received the name according to one of them - Old German ...

Small in area Switzerland is comfortably located among the Alpine peaks and green mountain valleys. Compared to other European countries, it does not have many large urban settlements. We will try to visit the most beautiful cities in Switzerland to consider all their cultural monuments and interesting ...

Hidden rooms, the headquarters of secret organizations and places that no one should know about. There are many mysterious objects. From secret government buildings to private estates. We present to your attention a list of ten mysterious places that no one should have ...

When we think of a prison, we imagine some kind of scary and gloomy place, devoid of any conditions. This is primarily a place designed to deter people from committing other crimes. But some prisons are the opposite of what we represent about them. Many prisoners ...

The homeland of Van Gogh and Rembrandt, Erasmus of Rotterdam, Paul Verhoeven and Anne Frank fought for their independence for 80 years, and received it in 1581. The Dutch are very hardworking people, and at one time they conquered part of the territory from the sea, because many cities stand on canals and dams. Spend ...

Cape Verde is an African country that has recently turned into a popular destination for exotic tourism. Endless white sand beaches and unusual lunar landscapes create all the conditions for an unforgettable vacation. Most tourists travel to the islands of Sal and Boa Vista....

Adventure tours to South America with trips to Peru, Patagonia, and through the Amazon rainforests most often come to mind when mentioning exotic trips. But Africa, the birthplace of the Big Five, millions of acres of savannah and picturesque ocean coasts, is much closer to Europe ...

Uzbekistan is in relative proximity with Russia, and more recently, we were parts of one country. But despite this, few people have been here as tourists. For some reason, it is customary for us to choose European countries or fly to warmer climes (Egypt, Thailand, etc.), ignoring this part ...

Belgium may be a small country, but it is full of interesting sights. UNESCO-recognized monuments in the capital alone range from the 4th century guild castles to the great architectural creations of the famous modernist Victor Orth of the early 20th century. In Bruges, the main ...

Amazing, beautiful lakes of natural and man-made origin attract travelers to the farthest corners of our planet. These are lakes of exotic Asia, distant South and North America, prim Europe and our Motherland. The most famous and picturesque will be discussed in this article. 1 Lake Baikal ...

Colombia has long been a center of drug trafficking, cartels and crime, but over the past two decades, this Latin American country has undergone significant changes for the better. The country has headed for the development of tourism and the economy. Despite previous problems, Colombians regularly ...

It rarely happens that people living in big cities feel happy. The metropolis is beautiful with many choices, where to relax, where to study, where to work, where to eat and how, but among this abundance there is so little real. Rarely do people from small villages and towns want to leave for a large ...

The British company Foster + Partners is developing the design of a number of Apple Store stores, whose products do not need to be introduced. Ahead of their competitors by several steps, Apple also cares about the presentability of its branded stores. We present you the 10 best works of Foster ...

Greece is one of the ten most visited countries in Europe. About 20 million foreign tourists visit it annually. Holidays in Greece will appeal to tourists with a wide variety of preferences, here "everything is there", starting from the magnificent blue seas, islands with charming Mediterranean architecture ...

From the center of the capital of France in a clockwise direction spreads many areas and quarters of the city. Each of them is characterized by unique architectural buildings, designer shops, famous restaurants. From Bohemian Montmartre to the majestic Great Boulevards - beautiful ...

Initially, fountains had a purely practical use. Connected to canals, plumbing or aqueducts, they were used to provide citizens with drinking water, as well as water for bathing and washing. Until the end of the 19th century, most fountains operated only due to gravity. For this above ...

The countries of the world differ in terms of living standards, tourism infrastructure, economic development, and, naturally, in terms of crime. It is clear that the crime rate, the value is inconsistent, but many sociological polls and studies indicate that it is better to refrain from traveling ...

The first villas appeared during the Roman Empire. A rural country house was also common in Rome. Over the course of the 20th century, it became fashionable in England and America to have luxury villas in the countryside. Almost every rich person has a country villa. The villas we are talking about are the most ...