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Israel: must-see places
The area of Israel by our standards is quite small, but there are so many historical places on its territory that it is almost impossible to visit them in a short vacation time. The SamSebeTurist travel portal has compiled a very short list of fourteen places to visit. This is a minimum for acquaintance with the most important sights of the country, which is quite accessible for a quick acquaintance.
Jerusalem
Of course, the Wailing Wall (Kotel stones in Hebrew) is on the first place in the list, because faith in a real miracle brings millions of people from everywhere. Going down into the tunnels of the Western Wall and feeling the spirit of the Jerusalem Temple is the dream of many, many travelers. The Temple Mount is considered a sacred place for Muslims who dream of seeing the dome of the Rock and the first qibla in Islam Al-Aksu, which is compared with Mecca and Medina in importance for believers. Here stands the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where they go to bow to the place where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.
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Efteling Park in the Netherlands
Efteling Park in the Netherlands, which appeared in 1952 thanks to an artist from the Netherlands, Anton Pik, is located 100 kilometers south of Amsterdam, in the town of Kaatsheuvel, a few kilometers from Tilburg (Brabant Province) …
Efteling Park in the Netherlands
This oldest entertainment corner of Holland grew out of a small clearing, which the creator populated with the heroes of fairy tales: dragons, elves, genies, gnomes … The Dutch and their kids liked the idea, and the park began to grow, including more and more modern attractions. Today it is the largest theme park in the Netherlands, one of the favorite holiday destinations for young Dutch people, as well as one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. It is twice the size of the world famous Disneyland Park in California, which appeared three years later. Each year, Efteling is visited by over 4,000,000 guests. Continue reading
Active holidays in Armenia
In addition to the fact that Armenia is a country rich in historical monuments, which is why it is often called the “open-air museum”, nature has created excellent conditions for outdoor activities.
Active holidays in Armenia
Therefore, it is not surprising that in addition to sightseeing tours in Armenia, active and extreme tours are very popular with foreign tourists. The most common of them are climbing and climbing.
Due to its natural relief, Armenia provides ideal conditions for climbing: numerous rock massifs and climbs. Quite popular types of mountaineering are hiking and trekking, which do not imply the presence of good physical fitness and professional equipment. And for those who prefer mountain climbing, they can choose special routes that require serious preparation of the participants. Difficult routes include routes along the mountains Aragats (4090 m) and Khustup (3214 m). Rock climbing also takes place on the cliffs of Noravank and Dzhokhki Dzor gorges. Continue reading