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Cefalù, on the north coast of Sicily 60 km from Palermo, is a splendid village declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2015.
With strong Arab-Norman characteristics in architecture and traditions, it is known for the Norman cathedral, the Madonie Park that surrounds it and the wonderful sea.
During the summer season, the small town gets to triple its population, which fills the most important squares and streets of the town.
The atmosphere is truly suggestive, among ancient houses facing the sea, breathtaking sunsets and timeless architecture.
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Cefalù, sulla costa nord della Sicilia a 60 km da Palermo, è uno splendido borgo dichiarato Patrimonio dell'umanità dall'UNESCO nel 2015.
Dai forti caratteri arabo-normanni nelle architetture e nelle tradizioni, è nota per la cattedrale normanna, il Parco delle Madonie che la circonda e il meraviglioso mare.
Durante la stagione estiva, il piccolo comune arriva a triplicare la propria popolazione, che riempie le piazze e le strade più importanti del paese.
L'atmosfera è davvero suggestiva, fra case antiche fronteggianti il mare, tramonti mozzafiato e architetture senza tempo.
The dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963.The tubers were grown as a food crop by the Aztecs, but this use largely died out after the Spanish Conquest. Attempts to introduce the tubers as a food crop in Europe were unsuccessful.
In 1967, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park. Formed within a volcanic cone, today Hanauma Bay offers a pristine marine ecosystem after the City and County of Honolulu laid out a plan in 1990 to restore the bay, after years of use from the millions of visitors who visit and love to snorkel Hanauma Bay. Voted Best Beach in the United States in 2016, volunteers have a booth located on the beach level to help visitors learn about conservation of the reef and the types of fish that live there.
In 2002 a marine education center was opened for visitors and part of the conservation plan requires first-time visitors to watch a 9 minute video before entering the park so they can learn about the marine life, preservation and safety rules for the park.
Florence (Firenze) is a city on the Arno River, at the foot of the Apennines, is the capital of Tuscany.
From 1115 the city gained the status of an independent city, and in 1183 Florence declared itself a municipal council. In 1252, the minting of gold coins - florins, which quickly became the main coin of Europe. At the turn of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, it was one of the largest cities in Europe with over 100 000. residents.
From 1434 the city was ruled by the Medici family, who led the city to the greatest economic and cultural power. The city was enriched with a large number of great works of art and numerous buildings. Their rule, with slight interruptions, lasted until 1737.
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Florencja (Firenze) to miasto nadrzeką Arno, u stóp Apeninów, jest stolicą Toskanii.
Od 1115 miasto uzyskało status niezależnego miasta, a w 1183 Florencja ogłosiła się komuną miejską. W 1252 rozpoczęto bicie złotych monet – florenów, które szybko stały się główną monetą Europy. Na przełomie XIII i XIV wieku było to jedno z największych miast Europy z ponad 100 tys. mieszkańców.
Od 1434 miastem zaczął rządzić ród Medyceuszów, który doprowadził miasto do największej potęgi gospodarczej i kulturalnej. Miasto wzbogaciło się o znaczną liczbę wielkich dzieł sztuki oraz liczne budowle. Ich rządy, z niewielkimi przerwami, trwały do 1737 roku.
The monastery of San Juan de la Peña is a religious complex in the town of Santa Cruz de la Serós, at the south-west of Jaca, in the province of Huesca, Spain. It was one of the most important monasteries in Aragon in the Middle Ages. Its two-level church is partially carved in the stone of the great cliff that overhangs the foundation. San Juan de la Peña means "Saint John of the Cliff".
The lower church includes some mozarabic architectural surviving elements, although most of the parts of the monastery (including the impressive cloister, under the great rock) are Romanesque. After the fire of 1675, a new monastery was built. The old monastery (built in 920) was declared a National Monument on 13 July 1889, and the new monastery in 1923. In the 11th century the monastery became part of the Benedictine Order and was the first monastery in Spain to use the Latin Mass.
The cloister, built ca. 1190, contains a series of capitals with Biblical scenes that originally were arranged in chronological sequence, a design found elsewhere in the region.[1]
The monastery is built beneath a huge rock sometimes associated with the legendary "Monte Pano". The second floor contains a royal pantheon of kings of Aragon and Navarre. The present room, with its marbles and stucco medallions recalling historic battles, is mainly a design built during the administration of Charles III of Spain in 1770. It contains the resting places of the following kings of Aragón: Ramiro I, Sancho Ramírez, and Peter I of Aragon and Navarre
Legend said that the chalice of the Last Supper (Holy Grail) was sent to the monastery for protection and prevention from being captured by the Muslim invaders of the Iberian Peninsula. It is alleged to be the same cup that was presented in 1438 by Alfonso V of Aragon to the Valencia Cathedral. See Santo cáliz for further details.
The monastery is the namesake of the Chronicle of San Juan de la Peña, which was partially researched and composed there.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
It's also the longest church of Portugal .-XII Century .
On the territory of the Cistercians
started an intense reclamation and colonization ,as well as orchards , the main growing arca .Were planted vineyards producing wines appreciated .
Dichiarato Patrimonio Mondiale dell'Umanità' dall'UNESCO .
E' anche la chiesa più lunga del Portogallo -Xii Secolo .
Sul Territorio i Cistercensi avviarono un'intensa opera di colonizzazione ,oltre ai frutteti ,principale coltivazione della zona ,furono impiantati vigneti che producono vini apprezzati .
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The town was declared a national cultural-historical site in 1985. Its main attraction is the Cathedral, begun in Romanesque style around 1230. It reflects an unusual mixture of styles: Gothic in the nave and the aisles, and Baroque in the its 18th-century towers. The polychrome statue in the high altar, called Nuestra Señora la Inglesa (the English Madonna) was rescued from St Paul's Cathedral in London during the Protestant Reformation of Henry VIII of England.
Peggy's Cove has been declared a preservation area to protect its rugged beauty. The Peggy's Cove Commission Act, passed in 1962, prohibits development in and around the surrounding village and restricts development within Peggy's Cove. The area comprised about 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) stretching from Indian Harbour to West Dover and includes barrens, bogs, inland ponds, and rocky coastline.
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TEMPORAL EN EL MEDITERRANEO- ESTE FENOMENO SE PRODUJO A FINALES DEL MES DE ENERO, DESTRUYENDO LAS PLATAS Y PASEOS MARITIMOS DE LA COSTA LEVANTINA, QUE FUE DECLARADO COMO ZONA CATASTROFICA, AFORTUNADAMENTO YA SE ESTAN REPARANDO LOS DAÑOS OCASIONADOS.
TEMPORARY IN DIESER PHÄNOMEN Mediterraneo- OCCURRED AM ENDE JANUAR, Straende ZERSTÖRT und die Küste Strandpromenaden LEVANTINA , DIE AREA KATASTROPHALEN erklärt wurde, zum Glück repariert SCHADEN zu sein.
TEMPORARY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN- THIS PHENOMENON WAS PRODUCED AT THE END OF THE MONTH OF JANUARY, DESTROYING THE PLATAS AND MARITIME WALKS OF THE LEVANTINA COAST, WHICH WAS DECLARED AS A CATASTROPHIC AREA, LUCKY AND THE DAMAGE IS REPAIRED.
Peggys Cove has been declared a preservation area to protect its rugged beauty. The Peggy's Cove Commission Act, passed in 1962, prohibits development in and around the surrounding village and restricts development within Peggy's Cove. The area comprised about 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) stretching from Indian Harbour to West Dover and includes barrens, bogs, inland ponds, and rocky coastline.
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Spreewald - geographical region of Lower Lusatia. In 1991, Brandenburg was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Spreewald is a unique example of a lowland river-landscape. It is the result of the last ice age, which poszarpało the river Spree. Among the many branches of the river are farmland. For some of them can only be reached with the help of the boat.
For tourist attractions in the region include tours of the canals of the Spreewald, pursued in canoes, set in motion with the help of long tyczek.i use the helmsman.
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Spreewald – kraina geograficzna Łużyc Dolnych. W 1991 Spreewald został uznany za rezerwat biosfery UNESCO.
Spreewald to unikatowy przykład nizinnego krajobrazu rzeczno-dolinowego. Jest on efektem ostatniego zlodowacenia, które poszarpało rzekę Szprewę. Między licznymi odnogami rzeki znajdują się pola uprawne. Na niektóre z nich można dostać się wyłącznie przy pomocy łodzi.
Do atrakcji turystycznych w tym regionie należą wycieczki po kanałach Spreewaldu, odbywane w czółnach, wprawianych w ruch przy pomocy długich tyczek.
Panorama of a beautiful landscape in Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been declared a tiger reserve on the northern side of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India. Clear blue sky, greenery and still water of this tiny lake was a very appealing view. Tranquil and pretty, it was a place to sit alone to enjoy each moment of solitude!
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Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. The stems are leafy, ranging in height from as low as 30 cm to more than 1.8–2.4 m. The majority of species do not produce scented flowers. Like most plants that do not attract pollinating insects through scent, they are brightly colored, displaying most hues, with the exception of blue. The dahlia was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963. Dahlias are perennial plants with tuberous roots, though they are grown as annuals in some regions with cold winters. While some have herbaceous stems, others have stems which lignify in the absence of secondary tissue and resprout following winter dormancy, allowing further seasons of growth. As a member of the Asteraceae, the dahlia has a flower head that is actually a composite (hence the older name Compositae) with both central disc florets and surrounding ray florets. 33566
The Cathedral of Palermo is one of the most characteristic monuments of the city: visiting it is like leafing through a history book of Sicily.
It is the main place of worship in the city of Palermo and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its highly original mix of styles, with elements of Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, Catalan and Gothic art, is a direct consequence of the presence of multiple populations that, over the centuries, have alternated on Sicilian soil.
The style of the twelfth century prevails over all, the Norman one, although the appearance of the church as we see it today is due to modifications and additions from the eighteenth century.
A highly suggestive experience is the visit of the roofs of the Cathedral, thanks to which it is possible to discover the artistic and architectural elements of the external walls of the monument and admire Palermo from above.
"Found a big MotherPearlShell which I declared as being my new and colourful bedroom.
One of my big brothers placed a glass upon me, fortunately one with a big hole which let me breathe the air I need
Although I'm tiny I can't do without!"
[Dedicated to CRA (ILYWMAHASAM)]
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Cruising Grey Lake in Torres Del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.
Located inside the Torres del Paine National Park, the lake provides one of the most impressive postcards of Chile. A declared International Biosphere Reserve, its waters covered by ice sediment and huge floating icebergs will leave you breathless.
Its deep grey waters at more than five hundred meters of depth, let you kayak and canoe across it. Capture the moment with your camera and behold the rocky masses leading to the Southern Ice Fields that surround it.
Durga Puja was declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, in 2021. “Durga Puja is a religious festival that has become a cultural and secular event. It has also become a space for social and artistic activities.
For more information
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The beach of Basilicata Maratea, the only commune on the Tyrrhenian coast and is one of the few places in the region for a beach vacation, with a population of just under 5500 its ranks swell considerably when the warm weather moves people to a costal cool down. Pictured here is the view of sunset from the road leading to the statue of Jesus on top of the mountain just like the one in Rio de Janeiro Brazil except on a little less grand scale and quite conveniently located near our wonderful accommodations La Locanda Delle Donne Monache.
People have always loved the wonderful setting of Maratea with its rocky coastal views, back stop of mountains, hillside forests and over 20 beaches in the commune it has much to offer so has been inhabited since the 15th century BC. The Romans took over in the 2nd century BC and then the Byzantines after the fall until the 7th century when this area and the sea came under Saracen control, apparently they were not great neighbors so the coastal population moved into the hills establishing a fortified town that became modern Maratea soon after their takeover.
The Normans conquered southern Italy in the 11th century and Maratea was buffeted by the winds of change throughout the millennia from factions vying for control of the south until the 18th century dawned and with it the golden years for the town coinciding also with the golden period for construction when most of the 44 churches were built. Maratea’s fortunes were soon to turn though when Napoleon declared himself King of the South and the town refused French rule putting it on the hitlist for the French to pacify.
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The fort declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has rich history and witnessed multiple dynasties like Mughal, Lodhi, Suri and British empire.
Present structure was built in 1565 AD by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
An evening thunderstorm envelopes Cancún. To give you a sense of scale, the tiny spire on the left of the horizon is the control tower of Cancún's airport. Flights were grounded until the storm had passed and Gesundheit was declared :) Thanks for viewing! Bless you :)
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Durga Puja was declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, in 2021. “Durga Puja is a religious festival that has become a cultural and secular event. It has also become a space for social and artistic activities.
For more information
www.unesco.org/en/articles/durga-puja-inscribed-unesco-re... !
DSC04950. Castillo Templario de Ponferrada. Declarado Monumento Nacional de Interés Histórico y Artístico in 1924, el castillo es el resultado de una larga serie de ampliaciones, reformas y adiciones que van desde el primero llevado a cabo cerca de la planta cuadrada a principios del siglo 12, hasta las últimas zonas construidas a finales de los siglos 15 y principios de los 16. Tan pronto como Ponferrada pasó a depender de la Orden del Temple en 1178, por el regalo de los Reyes de León, los caballeros templarios encontraron una pequeña fortaleza que en un principio actuó como un asentamiento celta. Los caballeros reforzaron y reconstruyeron el recinto amurallado con el fin de proteger y guardar el camino de los peregrinos de Santiago y defender la entrada a la zona noroeste de la península. El castillo alberga ahora la exposición permanente "Templum Libri" en libros y facsímiles. Esta es una de las mejores colecciones del mundo de su tipo.
Declared a National Monument of Historic and Artistic Interest in1924, the Castle is the result of a long series of enlargements, refurbishments and additions ranging from the first one carried out near the square ground plan in the early 12th century, up to the last areas built in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. As soon as Ponferrada became dependent on the Order of the Temple in 1178, by gift of the Kings of León, the Templar knights found a small fortress that originally acted as a Celtic settlement. The knights reinforced and rebuilt the walled enclosure in order to protect and guard the Way of St. Jame’s pilgrims ad defend the entrance to the Northwest area of the peninsula. The rehabilitates palace suites host now the permanent exhibition “Templum Libri” on books and facsimiles, graphic cart and authors collections. This is one of the world’s best collections of its kind.
Kodachadri is a mountain peak with dense forests (elevation - 1,343 metres above sea level) in the Western Ghats in South India (Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State). It is declared as natural heritage site by Government Karnataka and it is 10th highest peak of Karnataka.
Kodachadri | Karnataka | Sept '15
Teggiano (Sa) – hamlet of Piedimonte
An ancient medieval village, the historic center of Teggiano (SA) is located on an isolated hill overlooking the Vallo di Diano, in Campania .
Teggiano, with Vallo di Diano, has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
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Teggiano (Sa) - Fraz. di Piedimonte
Antico borgo medievale, il centro storico di Teggiano (SA) è situato su un colle isolato che domina il Vallo di Diano, in Campania.
Teggiano, con il Vallo di Diano, è stato dichiarato patrimonio dell'umanità dall'UNESCO.
It was a welcome sight, but oh too brief....
We have not had rain for many weeks now and a drought has been declared and a hosepipe ban. Then we had a small cloud burst and enough rain to kiss the roses. I loved the little pool that had collected on these rose petals.
Happiness is a walk in the park with both of your humans. We walked at the local riparian preserve on Saturday morning. Jasper loves it there. So many things to sniff. After a nice long walk, as we neared the parking lot, Jasper none-too-subtly steered us another direction. "We're staying longer!", declared Jasper. OK. A little bit longer, Jasper. Hard to say no, when it clearly makes him so happy. 52 weeks for dogs, emotion or expression challenge
DON JUAN DE NARBONA 1732
It was declared a National Historic monument.
It was a property of Juan Narbona who exploited it like limekiln.
In the year 1738 there was constructed an oratory and a chapel that were the only ones between Montevideo and Villa Soriano
The Estancia de Narbona, (Narbona’s Farm), built by Don Juan de Narbona in 1732, is an archeological relic. Its Chapel and Oratory were the only ones that existed at those times between Montevideo and Villa Soriano. They were related to the Camacho family, and they are near the Camacho Bridge, surrounded by a beautiful park.
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The Park Güell is a public park system composed of gardens and architectonic elements located on Carmel Hill, in Barcelona (Spain). Carmel Hill belongs to the mountain range of Collserola — the Parc del Carmel is located on the northern face. Park Güell is located in La Salut, a neighborhood in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. With urbanization in mind, Eusebi Güell assigned the design of the park to Antoni Gaudí, a renowned architect and the face of Catalan modernism. The park was built between 1900 and 1914 and was officially opened as a public park in 1926. In 1984, UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site under “Works of Antoni Gaudí”.
The Yonghe Temple Palace of Peace and Harmony, also known as the Yonghe Lamasery, or popularly as the Lama Temple, is a temple and monastery of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism located on 12 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. The building and artwork of the temple is a combination of Han Chinese and Tibetan styles. This building is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in China proper. The current abbot is Lama Hu Xuefeng. Building work on the Yonghe Temple started in 1694 during the Qing dynasty on the site where originally stood an official residence for court eunuchs of the Ming dynasty. After the Chinese Civil War ended in 1949, the temple was declared a national monument and closed for the following 32 years. It is said to have survived the Cultural Revolution due to the intervention of Premier Zhou Enlai. Reopened to the public in 1981, it is today both a functioning temple and highly popular tourist attraction in the city. 1681
❁ CAMPOAMOR TEATRO - Centro Habana, Cuba ❁
☛ Detail of the once famous Campoamor Theater, now in ruins and represented as a historic site in Havana. Fortunately, there are ongoing restoration projects. Havana was founded early in the sixteenth century by the Spanish and was declared the capital of Cuba in 1607.
☛ Détail du jadis célèbre Théâtre Campoamor, maintenant en ruine et représenté en tant que site historique à La Havane. Il y a heureusement des projets de restauration en cours. La Havane a été fondée au début du XVIe siècle par les Espagnols et a été déclarée capitale de Cuba en 1607.
☛ Detalle del una vez famoso Teatro Campoamor, ahora en ruinas y representado como un sitio histórico en La Habana. Afortunadamente, hay proyectos de restauración en curso. La Habana fue fundada a principios del siglo XVI por los españoles y fue declarada capital de Cuba en 1607.
Walking under the Jugfraujoch , the Mönch Mountain ,the Jungfrau mountain and the Glacier of the Eiger.Canton of Bern, Switzerland. No. 1385.
"The Jungfrau (German: "maiden/virgin"; 4,158 metres (13,642 ft)) is one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps, located between the southern canton of Bern and the northern canton of Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch. Together with the Eiger and Mönch, the Jungfrau forms a massive wall overlooking the Bernese Oberland and the Swiss Plateau, one of the most distinctive sights of the Swiss Alps.
The summit was first reached on August 3, 1811 by the Meyer brothers of Aarau and two chamois hunters from Valais. The ascent followed a long expedition over the glaciers and high passes of the Bernese Alps. It was not until 1865 that a more direct route on the northern side was opened.
The construction of the Jungfrau railway in the early 20th century, which connects Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch, the saddle between the Mönch and the Jungfrau, made the area one of the most-visited places in the Alps. Along with the Aletsch Glacier to the south, the Jungfrau is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 2001.
Die Jungfrau ist ein Berg in der Schweiz. Sie ist mit 4'158,2 m ü. M. der dritthöchste Berg der Berner Alpen und bildet zusammen mit Eiger und Mönch eine markante Dreiergruppe.
Am 13. Dezember 2001 wurde die Jungfrau zusammen mit südlich angrenzenden Gebieten als Schweizer Alpen Jungfrau-Aletsch in die Liste als UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe aufgenommen.
La Jungfrau (toponimo che significa la Vergine) è una montagna delle Alpi Bernesi a cavallo tra il Canton Berna ed il Canton Vallese, la cui altezza è di 4 158 m,. È la terza vetta più elevata delle Alpi Bernesi dopo il Finsteraarhorn e l'Aletschhorn.
La montagna, insieme ad un'ampia zona delle Alpi Bernesi tra cui spiccano il Ghiacciaio dell'Aletsch ed il Bietschhorn è definita come Sito Patrimonio dell'Umanità.
La Jungfrau est un sommet individualisé des Alpes situé entièrement en Suisse dans le massif des Alpes bernoises. Il culmine à 4 158 mètres d'altitude."
Wikipedia.
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Mapungubwe National Park, previously known as Vhembe-Dongola, was declared a World Heritage Site in July 2003. Mapungubwe protects a corridor of mopane veld adjacent to the Limpopo River bordering Botswana and Zimbabwe. With its outstanding botanical, ecological, geological and geomorphological merit, it is envisaged that the park will eventually form part of the proposed Limpopo/Shashe Transfrontier Conservation Area, which will incorporate the Tuli Circle in Zimbabwe and the Mashatu Reserve in Botswana.
The terrain south of the Limpopo River is flat with sandstone and conglomerate ridges and koppies. Closer to the Limpopo River, the flat landscape changes into rugged mountainous terrain.
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Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) is unfriendly on four counts. First it is a declared weed; second, it grows prolifically in paddocks and bush in southeast Queensland; third, it grows in my garden; and four, it drew blood three times when I tried to photograph it. Still, it makes a striking image.
La Iglesia de San Valentín es la parroquia católica de Kiedrich, construida en estilo gótico al final del siglo XV, dedicada a San Valentín y lugar de peregrinación de enfermos de epilepsia. Alberga reliquias del Santo procedentes del antiguo monasterio de Eberbach. Fue declarada Basílica menor por el Papa Benedicto XVI en Junio de 2010.
Valentine's Basilica Tower in Kiedrich.
The Church of St. Valentine is the Catholic parish of Kiedrich, built in Gothic style at the end of the fifteenth century, dedicated to St. Valentine and place of pilgrimage for the sick of epilepsy. It houses relics of the Saint from the ancient monastery of Eberbach. It was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in June 2010.
Kiedrich. Hesse. Alemania.
Plitvice lakes, Croatia,
were declared as a national park in 1949.
The area of Plitvice lakes is situated in a valley where are sixteen marvellus lakes with very intensive blue-green water.
Lakes are fed by small brooks and spill into each other in many cascades and waterfalls.
The area is open for tourists.
The footpath on a wooden trail leads through the park, around the lakes and below the cascades and waterfalls.
The Plitvice lakes were entered in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
Ciudad Encantada, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, España.
La Ciudad Encantada es un paraje natural español de formaciones rocosas calcáreas o calizas formadas a lo largo de miles de años. Se localiza cerca de Valdecabras, en el término municipal de Cuenca (España), en una amplia zona de pinares de la parte meridional de la serranía conquense y a una altitud de 1500 metros.
Fue declarada Sitio Natural de Interés Nacional el 11 de junio de 1929. La acción del agua, el viento y el hielo ha hecho posible este fenómeno kárstico. La heterogeneidad de las rocas en cuanto a su morfología, composición química y grado de dureza es lo que ha permitido el desgaste desigual de las mismas por los elementos atmosféricos, dando como resultado una muestra sorprendente de arte pintoresco proveniente de la misma naturaleza. A las caprichosas y espectaculares formaciones existentes hay que sumar lapiaces, torcas y sumideros.
Comparte estas características especialmente con "Los Callejones", paraje ubicado en el término municipal de Las Majadas. Ambos lugares forman parte del parque natural Serranía de Cuenca, creado mediante la Ley de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha 5/2007.
The Enchanted City is a Spanish natural area of calcareous or limestone rock formations formed over thousands of years. It is located near Valdecabras, in the municipality of Cuenca (Spain), in a wide area of pine forests in the southern part of the Cuenca mountains and at an altitude of 1,500 meters.
It was declared a Natural Site of National Interest on June 11, 1929. The action of water, wind and ice has made this karstic phenomenon possible. The heterogeneity of the rocks in terms of their morphology, chemical composition and degree of hardness is what has allowed their uneven wear by atmospheric elements, resulting in a surprising sample of picturesque art from nature itself. To the whimsical and spectacular existing formations we must add lapiaces, torques and sinkholes.
It shares these characteristics especially with "Los Callejones", a place located in the municipality of Las Majadas. Both places are part of the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park, created by the Law of the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha 5/2007.
Indonesia declared its independence from the Netherlands on August 17, 1945 in one of the first acts of post-war decolonization. The colorful independence celebrations draw upon the many traditions of Indonesian culture, including bizarre tests of agility and strength. One of the most bizarre parts of the Indonesian independence celebrations is the Panjat Pinang competition where men clamber up greased poles to claim prizes. In some parts of the country they still hang the actual prizes, bikes, appliances etc at the top, here in Jakarta they hang only pieces of paper with the name of the prizes printed on it. Because the poles are covered in grease or oil, one man is usually unable to climb up by themselves as they are unable to grip and climb at the same time – In turn, the men form teams and split the prizes. To get a sense of scale - in this shot the man in the jeans is actually standing on top of another man. A lot better Panjat Pinang photos out there on the internet but thought this was so interesting it was worth posting.
I have already declared my love for Tanfield Railway but I'm going to again. Inside the "oldest engine shed in the world" the volunteers use authentic tools and techniques to work on the engines. Walking around this place is like stepping back in time.
Indonesia declared its independence from the Netherlands on August 17, 1945 in one of the first acts of post-war decolonization. The colorful independence celebrations draw upon the many traditions of Indonesian culture, including bizarre tests of agility and strength. One of the most bizarre parts of the Indonesian independence celebrations is the Panjat Pinang competition where men clamber up greased poles to claim prizes. In some parts of the country they still hang the actual prizes, bikes, appliances etc at the top, here in Jakarta they hang only pieces of paper with the name of the prizes printed on it. Because the poles are covered in grease or oil, one man is usually unable to climb up by themselves as they are unable to grip and climb at the same time – In turn, the men form teams and split the prizes. A lot better Panjat Pinang photos out there on the internet but thought this was so interesting it was worth posting.
The abandoned ruins of the 1908 Howard Perry mansion. Perry created the Chisos Mining Company in 1903. His company owned and operated the Chisos Mine which extracted mercury from cinnabar. The mine played out in 1942 and the company declared bankruptcy.
As ilhas Cíes formam um arquipélago situado à entrada da ria de Vigo, na Galiza.
Em 1980 foram declaradas parque natural, e formam parte do Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre das Ilhas Atlânticas, criado em 2002.
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The Cíes Islands form an archipelago located at the entrance of the Vigo estuary, in Galicia - Spain. In 1980 they were declared a natural park, and form part of the National Marine - Terrestrial Park of the Atlantic Islands, created in 2002.
Tenna GR CH
The Hu yuve yuve yu
It has been so long eating and drinking being merry How strange, How strange
Taking our Great Mongol ancestors names in vain How strange, how strange
Yet, would not honor our oath and destiny How strange, how strange
Why the valuable ethics of ancestors become worthless? How strange, how strange
Hey you traitor! Kneel down!
Hey, Prophecies be declared!...
My photographic art to not only celebrate Chile's independence day but also represent the turmoil caused by inequality that still exists in Chile.
Mi arte fotográfico no sólo para celebrar el día de la independencia de Chile, sino también para representar la agitación causada por la desigualdad que aún existe en Chile.
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Bandera de La Moneda - Feliz Día de la Independencia (2)
Bees Declared To Be The Most Important Living Being On Earth
www.sciencetimes.com/articles/23245/20190709/bees-are-the...
A Hong Kong landmark and the only remnant of the original site of the former Kowloon Station on the Kowloon-Canton Railway. The Tower has been listed as a declared monument in Hong Kong since 1990.
Government has declared an end to most of the anti-Covid-19 guidelines during the next couple of weeks. Apparently there's less coughing...
Tussilago down through the millennia has served as an antidote to coughing as indeed its name suggests. But it does apparently wreak havoc on the liver. So it must be used with caution.
I've posted an earlier picture of our Sunny plant from Groningen (www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/8650629309/in/photolis...). This one though was taken yesterday in Shaffy's Tuin here in Amsterdam.
Antigua, Guatemala with El Fuego volcano in the background.
As we walked around the city it was this scary active volcano we could see in the distance, but local people seem to go about their business as usual...
El Fuego is well known as being constantly active at low level, as it was also when we visited the city in February this year - 2016.
Antigua (meaning 'ancient' in Spanish), was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.