Inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites are the Historic Center of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Alban. The property is located in what is known as the central valleys of Oaxaca, a depression formed between the Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre del Sur.
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City was initially referred to as Antequera and was founded in 1529. It...
The archaeological ensemble of Merida symbolizes the Romanization of a land hitherto never influenced by urban landscape. It contains important elements of Roman town design that are considered the best surviving examples of their kind. Most notable are the aqueducts and other elements of Roman water management that are in an incredible state of preservation.
Merida, also referred to...
Iguazu Falls is the local name in Argentina for the renowned Iguassu Falls. This spectacular waterfall system is comprised of approximately 275 different falls. Although the falls can be experienced in either Brazil or Argentina, the majority of the falls are actually on the Argentinean side.
When Lady Roosevelt first witnessed the falls her response was, “Poor Niagara.” This article explore...
It needs thorough preparations ahead of time to not forget the important things you need.
Preparing for your luggage is tough especially if you have a long vacation. It is very important to check on the things you need to bring. Start with the most useful like clothes, toiletries and stuff you need. Select a vacation bag that is comfortable for your...
What to See in Paris - Top 10 Places to visit in Paris
1. The Eiffel Tower: Ok, ten out or ten for stating the obvious. Everyone puts the Eiffel Tower top of the list of things to see in Paris. But with good reason, because the Eiffel Tower is a place you just can’t miss. From its looming construction...
Kii Mountains is dotted by Shinto Shrines and Buddhist temples. It is a classic fusion of Shintoism and Buddhism that illustrate interchange and development of religious cultures in East Asia. They have become a unique shrine and temple buildings that have had a profound influence in temple and shrine construction all over Japan.
The ensemble consists of 3 sacred sites in a...
The city of Tiwanaku saw its heydays between 500 and 900 AD. It is a pre-Hispanic city located on the southern side of the Andes. During its apogee, it ruled this region and beyond. It is a monument that allows you to get some insights into a great power that was quite dissimilar from any other pre-Hispanic kingdom. It features...
On a 65 kilometer stretch in Middle Rhine Valley, you are going to get a graphical illustration of human involvement in the evolution of natural landscape. The castles, vineyards and historic towns found on this valley have a trance-like effect to those who visit. The valley is exceedingly beautiful – the Germans have outdone themselves in this landscape.
The valley’s history...
Get ready to be wowed by the great fortress of Masada. It is a rugged natural fortress located in the Judean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. The Fortress is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel. Its violent destruction was the last stand that the Jewish patriots held against the ruthless Roman Army in 73AD.
The Masada Fortress was built as...
The word 'Acropolis' is adopted from the Greek word Akropoli. It is used to mean 'edge or extremity'. The Acropolis of Athens is located on a rocky outcrop in the Greece capital, Athens.
The site where the Acropolis is located is thought to have been inhabited as early as the 4th millennium BC, but it was not...
