Friday, 10 December 2010

Paradise of Asia's most romantic

Most point to the Sea Islands, of which only a few historic sites - such as Angkor Wat architecture, Taj Mahal ...
1.  Angkor Wat (Cambodia):
Hindu temple built in the early 12th century to the capital of King Suryavarman II. Angkor Wat is a temple to be preserved in this monument, at the beginning of the Hindu god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The work style of architecture typical of Khmer culture, is considered a symbol of Cambodia, the image is printed on the national flag and is the most attractive tourist areas in Cambodia.
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
2. Hangzhou (China):
Located in the Yangtze River delta and is the capital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is a city in China's seven ancient capital. West Lake landscape is such a place " where heaven on earth . "
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
3. Suzhou (China):
Located in the lower Yangtze River, the shores of Taihu Lake of Jiangsu Province, "the Oriental Venice" famous for its stone bridges, pagodas, and the exquisite botanical gardens, become attractive destinations for tourists. From the Song Dynasty, this place has become a center of Chinese silk and maintain this position today.
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
4. Nikko, Tochigi (Japan):
T The city is named "Sunshine" is the provincial capital of Tochigi, very popular with international tourists. This is where the mausoleum of Ieyasu Tokugawa lords and his grandson, Iemitsu. Nikko has many hot springs (onsen).
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
5. Srinagar (India):
  Is considered the summer paradise of the state of Jammu, Srinagar is the court forest park unique style terraces, mosques Hazratbal pristine white. Srinagar is also known for traditional crafts Kashimiri, dried fruit ...
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
6.Taj Mahal (India):
Tomb of Queen Mumtaz Mahal in the Indian city of Agra is one of the most famous buildings in the world, Mughal style (architecture blends Persian, Islamic and Indian).
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
7. Bali (Indonesia):
Bali is known as the "holy island", varied terrain with mountains, beaches, terraces ...make fascinating scenery. Plus a unique culture, spirituality bold, Bali could be considered a paradise on earth, said "spoiled" both backpackers and super rich.
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
8.Langkawi (Malaysia):
Langkawi Island is located in waters close to Thailand, Telaga Tujuh waterfall with 7 artificial lake where the legend was first to bathe her, old villages, many beaches and other associated services.
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
9.Maldives:
Maldives Islands are always sunny tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean. Blue sky, clear turquoise water, coral reefs 2000 - this is the luxury resort and the most famous in the world.
Paradise of Asia's most romantic
10. The island of Ko Samui (Thailand):
As the third largest island of Thailand, Ko Samui has the natural resource rich, white sand beaches, coral and coconut palms reflected.  Even the name "Samui" is also very mysterious. The theory that this name derives from the word "hood", the name of a plant growing on the island, or from the "Saboey" nghai is China's "peaceful landing."
Paradise of Asia's most romantic

Thursday, 9 December 2010

The oldest church in Europe

Built under the reign of medieval heyday, the Gothic cathedral architecture brings, Roman, Normandy has horns like the pride of the nations of the former continent.
The oldest church in Europe
Stephen's in Vienna (Austria)
CWorks inspired Gothic and Roman style was built under Duke Rudolf IV in the 14th century, on top of two old churches. This church became a symbol of the capital of Austria.
The oldest church in Europe
Notre Dame Cathedral in Antwerp (Belgium)
Was built in 1352 and ended early in 1521, this church is still unfinished. Gothic style, Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady) is decorated with many works of painter Peter Paul Rubens Baroque.
The oldest church in Europe
Michael and St. Gudula Treurenberg hill in Brussels (Belgium)
Leuven Earl built a small chapel in this church in 1047 and transferred the relics of Saint Gudula from one place to another here.Two patron saints of the church - archangels Michael and Gudula is also the patron saint of the city of Brussels. By the 13th century, restoration works are Gothic style.Front section was completed in mid-15th century.
The oldest church in Europe
Notre Dame Cathedral in the city of Tournai (Belgium) is a well-known structures and most important country, recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage.  Church bell tower has five Roman style building from the 12th century.
The oldest church in Europe
Vitus is the name off the church of the Roman Catholic St. Vitus, St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. And St Wenceslas.  Adalbert in Prague (Czech Republic). Here are the tombs of many Bohemian kings. St.  Roman Vitus has beautiful architecture, is considered the largest church, the most important Czech.
The oldest church in Europe
Of Kent at Canterbury Catholic Church is the oldest and most famous in Britain, is located in Canterbury World Heritage Site. This is the church of the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican church.
The oldest church in Europe
Durham. Christ Church, Virgin Mary and Saint Cuthbert (UK) is referred to as Durham cathedral, is the headquarters of the Anglican Bishop of Durham City. This is the typical Normandy style Made in fog, is recognized as World Cultural Heritage.
The oldest church in Europe
Ely Cathedral is located in the stake center in Ely Cambridgeshire (England). The first works by Etheldreda, daughter of a king, built in the seventh century. After two marriages, she built a monastery here in 673 to religion. When she died, she was canonized and became the convent where she worshiped.
The oldest church in Europe
Church of St. Peter in Exeter Exeter (UK) is the Anglican church, completed in 1400.
The oldest church in Europe
Church Virgin Mary Made in Lincoln (UK) was the tallest building in the world during 249 years (from 1300 to 1549). Renowned architects are appreciated this work.Writer John Ruskin time Queen Victoria wrote: "For me, church is Lincoln's most beautiful works of architecture on the peninsula England." The church has two large rose window - a special occasion may be built in Britain during the Middle Ages.

Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales

Turkey's capital, squeezed through two national continental Asia - Europe carrying the beauty of the old Ottoman Empire, began to receive the wind of the new architecture.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Sultan Ahmed Mosque - the most famous of Istanbul, the capital of Turkey. It also has the name "Blue Mosque" because of the wall inside the church is paved with blue stone, creating shimmering beauty.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
            Courtyard of the "Blue Mosque".
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Hagia Sophia cathedral is now the museum and is being repaired.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Sakirin, the first mosque in Istanbul, designed by a woman - Zeynep Fadillioglu architect.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Zeynep Fadillioglu, Sakirin designers.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
  Kanyon Trade Center, a modern architecture in Istanbul.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Photographer Stefan Ruiz struggling to convince the authorities to capture him from the roof of the Topkapi palace, the residence of the emperors of Turkey from 1465 to 1856. This is a rare photo of Istanbul panoramic shots from this angle.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Palace Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski is today.
Istanbul - where to reconcile modern tales
Great Cathedral and Imperial Bosporus bridge.

Float bobbing on Lake Ashi

What's better than being on a walk in five largest lakes around Mount Fuji, watching the famous volcano in the sun for cool?
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko) also called Hakone (Lake Lot), located in the city of Hakone - a tourist city so beloved in Japan with natural hot springs.  Surrounding the lake are many volcanoes, and airy vision, heading straight to Mount Fuji.
Many resorts tours from Vietnam to Japan to Hakone programmed to drop even more relaxed tourists on Lake Ashi. The program can bring tourists to visit the nearby volcano, watching the hot wells and hot springs bath. A 6 day tour to Japan is about $ 36 million.
Landscape on Lake Ashi:
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Ashinoko lake and distant mountains Fuji
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Fall Lake
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi
Float bobbing on Lake Ashi

Monday, 6 December 2010

Britain autumn flood

The country park in fog colorful as a rainbow after rain, when the country is undergoing the most beautiful autumn in many years.
Britain autumn flood
The sun shines on the Stourhead gardens in Wiltshire.
Britain autumn flood
Baby playing with leaves in a park Bournemouth. This year, the UK fall is considered the best in many years.
Britain autumn flood
A walk in the park in November Abby, Suffolk.
Britain autumn flood
Kids wear warm clothing against the sun collection.
Britain autumn flood
 Leaves carpet flooded ankle.
Britain autumn flood
Park Arboretum in Gloucestershire is full of all shades.
Britain autumn flood
 Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire has long lemon trees in Europe.
Britain autumn flood
The plant parts reflected by the lake. Bedgebury in Kent Park has many parts, the most pressing world.

Sunday, 5 December 2010

Buddhist temple as a church

At first glance, I thought this is a Christian church.  But it was a temple was built in 1877.
Gude temple in Wuhan (China) is the total architectural harmony of Myanmar, India and the West:
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture
Monastery of Western architecture