the mouth of Galway Bay. The names are Irish language for 'the big island', 'the middle island', 'the south island`. The Aran Islands are rich in the language, culture and heritage of Ireland. The islands can be reached by sea by catching a ferry or by plane. The Burren The Burren, from the Gaelic word Boireann is an area of limestone rock covering imposing majestic mountains, and valleys with gently meandering streams. Monuments are older than Egypt's pyramids. Donegal mountains This view north from the Donegual moutintains is very popular for a photographers. Lakes of Killarney They consist of three lakes - Lough Leane, Muckross Lake (also called Middle Lake) and Upper Lake. The lakes lie in a mountain-ringed valley starting in the Black Valley. Animals Ireland is known for not having any snakes and the only reptiles in Ireland are lizards.
of Congress pass laws for the country. The Capitol is located on Capitol Hill.Congress has two parts. One is the Senate and the other is the House of Representatives.There is a statue on top of the Capitol. It is the goddess of Freedom.When Congress meets, the statue has a light.Today, the Capitol has 540 rooms. Visitors can see many of these rooms. They can also see hundreds of paintings and works of art in the Capitol. In Washington, D.C. are many monuments that are dedicated to the presidents of the US, like The Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, The Franklin D.Roosevelt Memorial and The Jefferson Memorial.These are very beautiful and very important monuments for the people who lives in the US. Kristjan-Artur Reek, 8a
aeg. Paavst Gregorius I nägi peaingel Miikaeli mausoleumi katusel oma mõõgaga viibutamas. Seda tõlgendati kui taevast saadetud sõnumit, et katku aeg saab varsti läbi. Pärast seda kannabki mausoleum nime Sant' Angelo. Väike kabel ehitati lossi katusele, kus ingel oli ennast väidetavalt ilmutanud. Ingli kuju loodi 18. sajandil flaami skulptori Werschaffeltofi poolt. ( http://www.rome-guide.it/english/monuments/monuments_santangelo.html ) 4. Lossi ülesehitus Loss on jagatud viieks korruseks. Esimesel korrusel on Rooma meistriteose looklev trepp. Teiselt korruselt võib leida hoiuruumid, kus kunagi hoiti õli ja vilja, kuid seal asusid ka vangikongid ajast, mil ehitist kasutati vanglana. Kolmas korrus ehk sõjaline korrus, koosneb kahest suurest siseõuest. Neljandal korrusel asusid võrratud paavsti eluruumid, mis olid
GRAFFITI History ● The term, graffiti, found on the walls of ancient sepulchres or ruins, as in the Pompeii. ● The first known example graffiti survives in the ancient Greek city ● The ancient Romans craved graffiti on walls and monuments, examples of which also survive in Egypt. ● Graffiti writing is having become with hip hop and the myrial international styles. ● Graffiti have long appeared on building walls, in latrines, subways, and bridges.
British Columbia Facts about Alaska ● Juneau - the capital city ● 1,717,854 km2 - area ● 735,132 - population 20th century ● 38°- highest, -62° - lowest ● 112 different mammal and 492 bird species. ● 3 million lakes and over 3000 rivers. ● 100 000 glaciers Refrences ● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska ● http://www.adn.com/article/20140727/trail-monuments-m en-border-crews-cut-20-foot-swath-alaska-yukon-line ● http://alaskannature.com ● http://www.alaska.org Thanks for listening!
The University of Tartu is a member of the Coimbra Group and the Utrecht Network, and was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632, thus being one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. The university's four museums, its Botanical Gardens, and sports facilities are, by and large, open to the general public. The University possesses some 150 buildings, 30 of which are outside of Tartu. 31 of its buildings decorate the city as architectural monuments. However, the current reforms include attempts to sell, or have the state co-sponsor, several of these buildings and monuments, as well as sports facilities, as they are not seen as part of the university's mission proper. At the same time, there are numerous recently constructed/renovated university buildings and student dormitories, such as the Technology Institute and the Biomedical Center. Number of students is over 17,000. Language of instruction in most curricula is Estonian, but
Bordeaux Natuke infot linna kohta EdelaPrantsusmaa, Akvitaania piirkonna ja Gironde'i departemangu keskus Asub Garonne'i jõe ääres Elanike arv 229 500 (2004) Linnastus elab 925 300 inimest Elanike arvult 9. linn Ajalugu Asutati roomlaste poolt (300 eKr) Algne nimi Burdigala Rüüstasid vandaalid (276 a) Läänegootide, Frangi riigi, araablaste, Inglismaa, Saksamaa võimu all olnud I ja II maailmasõja ajal põgenes sinna Prantsusmaa valitsus VEIN Maailma tähtsaima, kaasaegse veinilinna tiitel 18. sajandil 284,000 aakrit viinamarjaistandusi Istandused jagatud neljaks eraldi piirkonnaks Piirkonnad: Medoc, Saint Emilion, EntreDeuxMers, Graves VEIN Ca 85% on punaveinid ja 14% valged veinid Kuulsaim veinimaakond maailmas Sai kuulsaks tänu heale kaubandusele j...
Megalithic Sites in England Alina Trussova 10b klass Contents Overview Purpose Monuments How they were built Overview Monument Large stones Neolithic-Bronze Age Divided: Menhir Dolmens Tumulus The Megalith Map Purpose Religion Astronomical Stonehenge Burial place West Kennet Long Barrow Stonehenge Wiltshire, England Stone Circles 3100 1100 BC Astronomical Alignment Avebury Henge Avebury, Wiltshire Stone Circles Surround the village 2600 -2400 BC Rollright Stones Little Rollright, Oxfordshire 4000 - 1500 BC 77 stones 3 elements: The King Stone
Tourism in Tartu Positive Sides of Tartu: · There are many beautiful sculptures, monuments and buildings in Tartu and you don't have to pay for seeing them. · Local people are educated, because Tartu is the city of university. · There are some pretty nightclubs for all ages and on summer street- cafeterias are open until night. That's a good way to live nightlife. · There are many interesting museums for culture-people too. Art galleries, national museums, handcrafting galleries, famous persons home-museums and many else
6 square kilometres and is located near the Brindabella Ranges approximately 150 kilometres inland from Australia's east coast. The highest point is Mount Majura at 888 metres. Climate Canberra experiences hot, quite dry summers, and cold winters with heavy fog and frequent frosts, with a rare spot of snow. Light snow falls in the city in one out of approximately three winters but is usually not widespread and quickly dissipates. Culture Canberra is home to many national monuments and institutions such as : the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library of Australia, the National Archives of Australia, the National Museum of Australia. The End
The ,,Old Town" is located at the middle of the city and the Town Hall is the best-preserved Medieval town hall in Northern Europe. Tartu The university town, museum-rich and Hanseatic city of Tartu lies on the banks of the River Emajõgi. The capital of sothern Estonia is the second largest city in the country and the oldest in the Baltic States. Tartu is a modern city with a rich historical heritage and culture. One of Tartu ´s most important historical monuments is the St. John´s Church with it´s thousand terracotta sculptures. Narva As In the past, Narva remains a melting pot for nations, periods and cultures, old and new. This is what makes the town so special. The 13th century castle, a beautiful baroque Town Hall, the best preserved system of historic defence building (bastions) in Europe, Krenholm textile plant (once Europe's largest, and an excellent example of British industrial architecture), waterfalls, and much, much more. Ivar Vipper, 9c
Tartu Located in the South of Estonia, Tartu is one of Estonia's most beautiful cities. I chose to write about Tartu, because with its beautiful green parks and spectacular culture, it's the perfect holiday destination. There are many really beautiful buildings that have been restored after World War II. Most of them are in the heart of the city. There's also a place called the Dome Hill. It's a hill where you can see various monuments and there are also the ruins of the Dome Church. Currently, the building is occupied by a history museum and the visitors can use an observation platform on the roof and enjoy a picturesque view of the city. By the Dome Hill there's the main building of the University of Tartu. It's very big and beautiful. There are several museums, but also some theatres and cinemas. Tartu has many cafés in the centre of the city, for example café Pierre. With its historical
The majority of young people like to spend their holidays in Russia, the Baltic Countries and Spain. Most of the older people surveyed said that they can afford and want to go somewhere, where is warm and enjoyable. The majority of young people like to go travelling with their parents or friends, but the older people prefer go with husband or wife. The most popular activity is beach and swimming pool, old city center, museum and monuments. Came out, that all people prefer to stay in hotels or in camping. Older people prefer traveling by train or car, while younger enjoy traveling by all means of transport. It was found that older people have changed their holiday plans of the economic crisis. Have change destination, type of accommodation and length of stay. To sum up, it can be said that estonians like warm and sunny places. If compared to other countries, our weather is very pale.
Government Democratic parliamentary republic Other largest sities- Lyon, Marseille, and Lille National sport- soccer (jalgpall) France is special because... There is a lots of........ v Restaurants, brasseries or bistros v Variety food- (sheese- around 400 varieties, wines, chocolate mousse, crêpes, snails, croissants, creme brule) v Tourist attractions (Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, Disneyland, 3900 museums, 4400 cinemas, 38 879 historic monuments, 50 000 theatrical productions every year) v Mediterranean (Vahemeri) beaches v Vineyard Famous about...... v Fashion and luxury (Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior- couture, perfumes, cosmetics) v Art and artists (Monet, Renoir), v Films( Amelie) v Literature and authors (Balzac, V. Hugo, Rimbaud) v Modern culture v Tour the france v Beautiful languaege v Air bus(Renault, Citroen, Peugeot) Famous Landmarks of Paris
My dream destination : Italy Kerli Koost MJK14 Facts about Italy ● Italy is apart of Europe ● The capital city is Rome ● The population is 60.92 million (2012) ● Official language is Italian What is Italy Known For? ● Many monuments ● Great tourist attractions ● Culture and Art ● Fine Food ( largest producer of wine) ● Fashion (Armani, Gucci, Versace) Famous Landmarks ● Leaning Tower of Pisa ● Canals of Venice ● Roman Colosseum ● Santa Maria del Fiore ● Duomo Church Leaning Tower of Pisa ● In Italian the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Torre Pendente Di Pisa. ● Located in the Piazza Dei
various kind of companies which are connected with tourists and their attractions. Local people also get more options how to be more successful in making money because in popular tourist areas they can start their own business, such as, shops, cafes, pubs, hotels, tent camps and so on. In addition, thanks to the money spent by tourists, local authorities have funds to maintain different buildings and places like, for example, libraries or parks and to restore monuments and other objects of histoical value. An additional advantage of mass tourism is mixing of cultures and habits, for example, many different food cultures and clothing styles are spreading all over the world. The main drawbacks of mass tourism are damage of the natural environment as visitors often leave a lot of litter in the countryside. In addition, they prevent local people from living peaceful and quiet life. Another negative effect of mass tourism is
Eiffeli Torn Rene Räkk Sissejuhatus Pariisis Gustave Eiffel Stephen Sauvestre Ehitamine Ehitamist alustati 1887 Valmis 1889 Pariisi maailmanäituseks, et sellega tähistada Suure Prantsuse Revolutsiooni 100. aastapäeva. Ehitamine 2 Torn pidi olema kergesti lammutatav Torn kuulus alates 1909. aastast Pariisile 7,300 tonni metalli 10,000 tonni Eiffeli tornist Pariisi sümbol Viimane korrus 273 m Katus 300,65 m Antennitipp 324 m Eiffeli tornist 2 3 korrust 9 lifti Esimese korruseni on 300 trepi astet, esimeselt teiseni ka 300, kolmandale saab ainult liftiga Raha Maksis 8 miljonit franki (praegult üle 26 mil) Praegult maksaks ehitamine u. 371 mil, maa torni all on väärt 270 mil ja materjalid on väärt 2,7 mil Värvimine 4 mil, värvitakse üle iga 7 aasta tagant Ajalugu Paljudele ei meeldinud Taheti lammutada 300 kirjutajat, maalijat, skulptorit, arhitekti protestisid torni vastu. Lammutamise plaanid Pariisi linn tahtis lammu...
Kabeli ülemise osa jaotus, kus puhkab kuninglik perekond Roosaken Sainte-Chapelles Sainte-Chapelle interjöör Lisad 1. http://fromparis.com/panoramas_quicktime_vr/sainte_chapelle_02/ 2. http://fromparis.com/panoramas_quicktime_vr/sainte_chapelle_01/ Kasutatud allikad: http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/saintechapelle.htm http:// www.cosylogis.com/en/paris-france/paris-historical-monuments-france/sainte_chapelle http://www.oldandsold.com/articles08/paris-travel-17.shtml D. Stancliffe (2008) Kirikuarhitektuur. Kirjastus Allika
of Thailand - Bangkok. I have been in the largest island of Thailand - Phuket - which is popular tourists destination because of its beautiful white sandy beaches and palm- trees. The Kingdom of Thailand in general draws more visitors than any other country in Southeast Asia. The population of Thailand is 64 million. The Ssymbols of Thailand are: · The Thailand Flag (which contains of three colours-red, white and blue); · Stubas monuments dedicated to Buddha (stuba-studded mountains can be found of Mae Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea); · Thai Boxing(contents of which they promote in the streets with loudspeakers); · Tuk Tuks (which are very funny taxies, with no windows and doors. Usually they are red and could be found in different shapes); · Asian Elephants (Thailand people make money by selling riding tours with elephants for tourists)
4 ENTERTAINMENT There's nothing quite like Paris at night! Start your evening with an introductory illuminations tour you'll watch Paris transform into the "City of Light" after dark. You'll also learn about Paris' history through your onboard commentary as you tour the city's treelined boulevards with their animated cafes and brilliantly illuminated monuments and squares. After your tour, relax and watch the chic Parisien show at the Lido. 5 INTERESTING FACTS Paris is the city of a thousand clichés the `City of Lights', and Hemingway's much quoted `Moveable Feast' amongst them, but for once it is also a city that justifies the hype. The French capital is one of the world's truly great cities, a metropolis that lavishly satisfies the desires of tourists and business people
form of Romanesque. He intended it to be his burial place. The Westminster Abbey is located near the Houses of Parliament. It is more a historical site than a religious site. Since 1066, every royal coronation, with the exception of Edward V and Eward VIII has taken place in Westminster Abbey. The abbey also serves as the burial ground for numerous politicians, sovereigns and artists. It is also a final resting place of seventeen monarchs.The abbey is stuffed with graves, statues and monuments. Many coffins even stand upright due to the lack of space. In total approximately 3300 people are buried in the Church and cloisters. Some of the most famous are Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton and David Livingstone. The history of the abbey starts in 1050, when King Edward The Confessor decided to build an abbey. Only a small part of this original Norman monastery, consecrated in 1065, survived. The only representation of this
approximately 5060 million, depending on which states are included in the estimate. · Major coastal cities on the West Coast include San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas. ·West Coast includes: ·Washington ·Oregon ·Arizona ·Nevada ·California Washington · Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States · Capital: Olympia · Largest city: Seattle · There are three national parks and two National Monuments List of Washington state symbols: · The State song is "Washington My Home" · http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUpy4QfAG-Y · The State bird is the American Goldfinch · The State fruit is the Apple · The State vegetable is the Walla Walla Sweet Onion · The State Tree is the Western Hemlock. · The State flower is the Coast Rhododendron. The state flag and the state seal are similar. Passed in 1923, Washington state
Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until the completion of the Seville Cathedral in 1520. The current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 A.D. on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, and was in fact the third Church of the Holy Wisdom to occupy the site. It was designed by two architects. Church contained a large collection of holy relics and featured, among other things, a 50 foot (15 m) silver iconostasis. It was the patriarchal church of the Patriarch of Constantinople and the religious focal point of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly 1000 years. In 1453 Sultan Mehmed II ordered the building to be converted into a mosque. The bells, altar, iconostasis, and sa...
Dedicated to Queen Victoria Built from the same marble as Taj Mahal A 16 feet bronze statue of Victory, weighing three tons, revolves in the uppermost section of the building Contemporary Architecture Bahai Temple After the British left India in 1947 Indian architecture dropped into an abyss; Indian architects during the British period had been relegated to being assistants, and they were not involved in the actual design of monuments; Dilemma between the Revivalists and the Modernists Experiments with new ideas; Instead of soft curves, there are now harsh lines; Basic design is flat and square, not round anymore; Used material http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-architecture/indo-islamic.html http://www.indiasite.com/architecture/contemporary.html http://www.world-mysteries.com/mpl_TajMahal.htm http://www.wikipedia.org/ Thank you for your attention! It was quite boring, i know
They include Queen Margaret (later St Margaret), who died here in 1093, and Mary Queen of Scots, who gave birth to James VI in the Royal Palace in 1566. Eilean Donan Eilean Donan is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. Connected to the mainland by a footbridge, the island is dominated by a picturesque medieval castle. The original castle was built in the early 13th century as a defense against the Vikings. Today, the castle is one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland and a popular venue for weddings and film locations. Loch Ness One of the most famous lakes in the world, Loch Ness is the second largest loch in Scotland after Loch Lomond. About a mile wide at most places it holds the legend of an infamous sea monster. The most notorious mythical creature of modern time, Nessie, is said to dwell in the lake. With an air of mystery, the intriguing area of Loch Ness should not be missed. WHERE I WANT TO GO Luskentyre Beach
Toompea today. The church has a valuable collection of Baltic German noblemen's coats of arms, since it was the Baltic nobility's parish church. Many of them were carved from wood by the famous Tallinn wood carver Christian Ackermann in the 17th century. Among other functions, the church served as a burial ground for the rich and the noble. The church also features grave slabs, an oaken Baroque altar by Christian Ackermann and a number of monuments to famous people (e.g. Pontus de la Gardie, Karl Horn and Otto Uexküll, all Swedish military leaders; Admiral Samuel Greigh, a hero of Russo-Turkish sea battles; and Admiral Adam Johann Krusenstern, a Baltic German who was the first Russian citizen to sail round the world. The church organ, built in Germany in the 19th century, is one of few in Europe today with a specific romantic sound. Nowadays, the church has an Estonian Lutheran congregation and also serves as a concert hall.
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is named after taani linnus, which means Danish castle. The Castle in question was built by King Waldemar of Denmark in the 13th century. The settlement quickly developed itself into a busy port. -The Old Town In medieval age Tallinn was called Reval and it was as big as the Tallinns Old Town is now. Uniqueness of Tallinn is that it is one of very few European cities, where the historical lay-out is kept in it's original form , and has a lot of monuments of that time. Thanks to that in 1997 Old Tallinn has been included in the list of a world heritage of UNESCO. -The Raekoja Square The Raekoja Square is used for senturies like market and fair square, here took place many festivals, and criminals were executed. In summer on Raekoja Square many open air conserts and fairs of handicraftsmen were arranged, at the same time old traditions are remembered, took place many different party parades, knight tournaments and shooting competitions
The West of Ireland Sparsely populated Features mountains, low stone walls and peat bogs Galway a fastgrowing university town. About 75% of the people speak Gaelic Connemara National Park founded in 1980. Visitors can see tombs, old ridges and arable fields Northwest Ireland Wild scenery, featuring towering cliffs, deserted beaches and rocky headlands The town of Sligo there are prehistoric remains and other historical monuments Slieve League the highest cliff face in Europe. From the highest point of Slieve League you can admire the Atlantic shimmering 598 m below The Midlands Boyne Valley the most populated centre in the country Newgrange one of Europe's mysterious passage graves. Built in about 3200 BC. It is also the oldest solar observatory in the world The Hill of Tara is of mythical importance About 15% of Ireland is covered by peatlands or bogs
Estonians themselves called it Tallinn. Tallinn is a very old town, and numerous of legends were connected with it. They spoke about Old Toomas keeping watch on the top of the tower of town hall. Toompea is the oldest part of the city. The toompea Palace was built as the seat of the local government. Today there is the residence of the Parliamnet of Estonia. The main tower is tall Herman with our national flag flying at the top . Toompea is especially rich in historical monuments. The oldest street is Pikk Jalg. Modern industrial development which began in the second half of the 19th century was oriented toward the Russian market. Large textile mills were set up in Narva and electric motor productions, plants and shipyards in Tallinn. Today Narva provides the most Estonian's electricity. Estonian porst, ice-free most of the winter, have always handled much of Russia's trade with western Europe. Deep sea fihing fleets operate from Tallinn and Pärnu.
Tallinn was first mentioned in 1154 and the first inhabitants are believed to have come here 3500 years ago. They lived on the banks of the river Härjapea present-day Keldrimäe. Tallinn is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea. In the 13th century Tallinn joined the Hanseatic League. It is unique for its well-preserved architecture from the 13-15 centuries. In 1980 Tallinn was awarded the European Gold Medal for preserving several architectural monuments. Old Tallinn is also famous for its cosy, romantic bars and cafes. Tallinn of today offers modern hotels, restaurants, sport and cultural centres. The town is also a well-known sailing centre. The yachting regatta of the 1980 Moscow Olympic games was held at Pirita. At various times in history, the city has been given different names. In 1219 Henricus de Lettis wrote about the Lyndanise stronghold of the Rävala people. On 13 June that year
the cultural centre of the whole country. New York is also famous for its skyscrapers. The heart of New York is Manhattan Island. The Statue of Liberty stands in the harbor of New York. A gift from France, she is a strong woman and holds up the torch of freedom. Washington, DC is the capital of the USA. It's designed by a French architect. DC, by the way, stands for "District of Columbia", in honor of Christopher Columbus. Washington is a beautiful city with many famous monuments and without much industry. The president of the United States lives and works in the White House. Los Angeles, California, on the west coast, is the second largest city in America, with 3 500 000 people. It has the original Disneyland, which is called "the happiest place on earth". Hollywood, the place where America's movies are made, is a suburb of Los Angeles. It is the ideal place for making movies, with lots of
977 metres) The longest river in England and UK is River Thames (215 mi, 346 km) There are nine National Parks in England plus the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, which has equivalent status. These ten areas account for eight per cent of England's land area. National Parks provide more than 70 million visitors each year. Thirty-three per cent (1,057km) of scenic English coastline is conserved as Heritage Coasts. There are over 200 ancient monuments. Castles There are over 150 castles in England. England castles are some of the most famous in world as well as major tourist attractions. Castles have been an important part of life in England since the early days of the Norman conquerors, and have served as defensive strongholds, homes, and historic sites throughout the years. While some tourists come to see the castles England features as the primary focus of their Europe vacation,
Tallinn was first mentioned in 1154 and the first inhabitants are believed to have come here 3500 years ago. They lived on the banks of the river Härjapea present- day Keldrimäe. Tallinn is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea. In the 13 th century Tallinn joined the Hanseatic League. It is unique for its well-preserved architecture from the 13-15 centuries. In 1980 Tallinn was awarded the European Gold Medal for preserving several architectural monuments. Old Tallinn is also famous for its cosy, romantic bars and cafes. Tallinn of today offers modern hotels, restaurants, sport and cultural centres. The town is also a well-known sailing centre. The yachting regatta of the 1980 Moscow Olympic games was held at Pirita. At various times in history, the city has been given different names. In 1219 Henricus de Lettis wrote about the Lyndanise stronghold of the Rävala people. On 13 June that year King Waldemar II of
very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizonafeatures forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; some mountain ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff, Alpine, and Tucson. In addition to the Grand Canyon National Park, there are several national forest, national parks, and nation monuments. About midway through February, the temperatures start to rise again, with warm days, and cool, breezy nights. The summer months of June through September bring a dry heat ranging from 90120 °F (3249 °C), with occasional high temperatures exceeding 125 °F having been observed in the desert area.November through February are the coldest months, with temperatures typically ranging from 40 to 75 °F (4 to 24 °C), with occasional frosts Etymology
requires several days (if not years) boasting diverse cultural enclaves. to get to know. That said, your Neighborhoods like Nob Hill, inaugural visit (as you will certainly the Castro and the Mission be coming back for more) should District offer unique experiences include trips to the Tower of for every traveler. Yet, there are London, the National Gallery, and several monuments that you can't the British Museum. But if you miss, such as the cable have more time, hit up Portobello cars, Fisherman's Road and Borough Market to Wharf andAlcatraz. And, of appreciate the local culture. course, the city's crowning architectural achievement, the Golden Gate Bridge, is
tastes and also accommodation with food in reasonable prices. There is no need to travel long distances abroad, because one can enjoy hiking, cycling, canoeing and swimming just in the area of Straitland. All the main sightseeings can be easily reached by buses, electric trains and ferries. Culture Life The identity of every city is created by its symbols, which are made up of historical buildings, monuments, holy places, people and traditions. And so it is with Pärnu. The Hansa Days, which have become a tradition and will be crowned by the International Hansa Days to be organized by Pärnu in 2010, brings artists onto the streets. The main centers for cultural activities are Enda Theatre, built in the 1960s, which greets visitors riding in from Tallinn and the Pärnu Concert Hall, located on the riverbank next to the bridge, which has a grand hall with an organ and extraordinary acoustics.
derivation of the name Stonehenge as coming from the Old English words "stn" meaning "stone", and either "hencg" meaning "hinge" (because the stone lintels hinge on the upright stones) or "hen(c)en" meaning "hang" or "gallows" or "instrument of torture". Medieval gallows consisted of two uprights with a lintel joining them, resembling Stonehenge's trilithons, rather than looking like the inverted L-shape more familiar today. The "henge" portion has given its name to a class of monuments known as henges. Archaeologists define henges as earthworks consisting of a circular banked enclosure with an internal ditch. As often happens in archaeological terminology, this is a holdover from antiquarian usage, and Stonehenge is not truly a henge site as its bank is inside its ditch. Despite being contemporary with true Neolithic henges and stone circles, Stonehenge is in many ways atypical. For example, its extant trilithons make it unique. Stonehenge is only distantly related to
horticulturalists and huntergatherers. Celebrity from Australia Gillian Armstrong director,producer Kimberly Davis model Scott Ronald Dixon professional racer Russell Crowe actor Kylie Minogue actress 6 largest cities. Sydney Melbour ne Br isbane Perth Adelaide Canber ra the capital Canberra Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Canberra is home to many national monuments and institutions such as the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Library, the Australian Academy of Science and the National Museum. In addition to local sporting leagues, Canberra has a number of sporting teams that compete in national and international competitions. The best known teams are the Canberra Raiders and the Brumbies who play rugby league and rugby union respectively. Sydney
USA and about it's biggest cities and some of the famous people who are Americans. I tried to choose people from 3 different categories, which are sports, entertainment and politics. I can say that I really liked to do this research because it gave me much information about America and now I know much more about it. 13 Used literature 1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/monuments/sol/ 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States 3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States 4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty 5. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/monuments/whitehouse/ 6. http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/SocialStudies/FamousAmericans/FamousAmericans. htm#Lincoln 7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan 8. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson
It remains an incredible building inside and out. From within, admire vaulted roofs and brightly decorated colonnades, from outside marvel at the slender tower, topped with Renaissance spire (added in 1627), reaching 64m towards the ether. Incidentally, the moustachioed weather vane on top is the symbolic guardian of the city - Vana Toomas! http://www.tallinn-life.com/culture/culture_details/1-Tallinn_Town_Hall Alexander Nevsky Cathedral One of Tallinn's most resplendent monuments, but not one of it's most popular, the spectacular Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built on orders from St. Petersburg during the times of Russian Imperial rule. Supposedly built on the grave of a legendary Estonian hero, Kalevipoeg, on the city's mighty Toompea Hill, the Orthodox cathedral was something of a Russian propaganda exercise at the time and still remains a subject of controversy amongst hardline patriots. Most locals though are
It is the biggest in Estonia and the fourth biggest in Europe. The second largest lake is Lake Võrtsjärv (270 sq km), while the deepest id Rõuge Suurjärv (38 m). The longest rivers are the Võhandu (162 km) and Pärnu (144 km). The Emajõgi flows for 101 km and its drainage basin covers 9740 sq km. NATURE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTED AREAS In 2004 Estonia had 360 different protected areas, apart from 448 protected parks, and over 1200 natural monuments. The total area of protected land covers over 550 000 hectares (more than 10% of the Estonian territory). Protection is extended to diverse elements such as waterfalls, hills, karst areas, outcrops, caves, lakes, craters an so on. Lahemaa National Park is the largest and oldest national park in Estonia. It covers 1119 square km. The park has reserves where any human activity is prohibited except for scientific purposes. It features various landscapes
vaikselt voolav vesi. http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/8/82774/1539964-poseidon_by_grafik.jpg Hestia Hestia oli kõige austatuim jumalanna. Ta oli kodu ja kustumatu kolde jumalanna. Ta oli väga tagasihoidlik, tema ainus soov oli soojendada inimeste südameid. http://cdn.paleothea.com/Pictures/HestiaStanton.jp Athena tähtsus Ateena, linn, mis kandis Pallas Athena nime. http://www.sikyon.com/athens/monuments/theseion_temple.jpg Ateenlased pidasid Athenat oma kõige tähtsamaks jumaluseks http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/9780e/1c407 7/ ning temale oli pühendatud akropol ja peaaegu kõik sealsed templid. Samas aitas ka jumalanna Athena linna igati. Näiteks aitas kauneid ehitisi püstitada ja kuningas Krekropsil akropoli kindlustada. http://www.greece-athens.com/ Hestia tähtsus
Instead the wind direction means the acid rain falls in the other places (in Europe : Scandinavia, USA; Canada) Cultural effects Acid rain and the dry deposition of acidic particles contribute to the corrosion of metals (such as bronze) and the deterioration of paint and stone (such as marble and limestone). These effects significantly reduce the societal value of buildings, bridges, cultural objects (such as statues, monuments, and tombstones), and cars. Famous buildings like the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Taj Mahal in India and St. Paul's Cathedral in London have all been damaged by this sort of air pollution. Acid rain can also damage stained glass windows in churches, railway lines and steel bridges. The acid rain slowly eats away them all. Building materials crumble away, metals are corroded, the colour of paint is spoiled, leather is weakened and crusts form on the surface of glass. Economic effects
of the piece. Diachronic is development in history Synchronic is particular state at any given moment 2.) Give a general overview of Celtic Britain, Roman invasion in 55-54 BC, Anglo-Saxon invasion and the second Roman "invasion" of Great Britain, who were the leaders, what influence did they leave on the culture of Great Britain? Celtic Britain was during the Bronze Age, there were many small tribal kingdoms fighting one another. Many megalithic monuments were built around that time, e.g. Stonehenge, the Avebury ring. The Roman Invasion 55-54 BC, Julius Caesar ruled Rome, Rome built the Hadrian's wall (73 miles long, built in 121 127 AD) against the Picts and Scots, bits have survived till today. The Romans bring along the Christian faith The beginning of Christianization of the Celts. The Romans withdrew their forces together with the fall of the Roman empire. Anglo Saxon Invasion 5th 6th century AD
km) north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. It is at the centre of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mound. Archaeologists have believed that the iconic stone monument was erected around 2500 BC, as described in the chronology below. One recent theory however, has suggested that the first stones were not erected until 24002200 BC, whilst another suggests that bluestones may have been erected at the site as early as 3000 BC (see phase 1 below).
V. Vana-Idamaade ajalugu. Tartu, 1949 - Clayton, Peter A. Vaaraode kroonika. Tallinn; 2001. - Armour, Robert A. Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt. Cairo, New York; 2001. Internet: www.pyramidtexts.com (22. 11. 2002) www.touregypt.net (22.11. 2002) http://members.tripod.com/~ib205/pyramid_texts_1.html (22. 11. 2002) http://members.tripod.com/~ib205/pepi_1.html (22. 11. 2002) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pepi.html (22. 11. 2002) http://www.let.leidenuniv.nl/saqqara/Saqqara/Monuments/pepi_1.html (23. 11. 2002) http://www.let.leidenuniv.nl/saqqara/Saqqara/Monuments/pepi_2.html (23. 11. 2002) http://nar-mer.tripod.com/pir/pepien.htm(23. 11. 2002) http://www.crystalinks.com/pyrpepi.html (23. 11. 2002) http://www.crystalinks.com/pyrteti.html (23. 11. 2002) http://www.ancient-egypt.org/saqqara/teti/main.html (23. 11. 2002) http://interoz.com/egypt/unaspyr.htm (23. 11. 2002)
1. Beowulf. The dating of Beowulf is still controversial. The poem is one of the earliest and greatest monuments of the Germanic literatures. The main stories of the poem (the fights of B.) are versions of common folk-tales, but the poet also introduces many incidental stories, some of which belong to the world of ancient Germanic legend. He writes his folk-tales and legends in a web of other events, mainly set in the Baltic Kingdoms. He shows a very rich and leisurely portrayal of this Baltic world, providing many customs like the close relationship between lord and man in the war-band and others
reported to have said. Mary is characterized as "Bloody Mary" because of the large number of religious persecutions that took place during her reign; almost 300 people were condemned to death as a result of trials for heresy. These actions, however, must be put into perspective, as by European standards this was a limited persecution. It is possible too that Protestant writers such as John Foxe, particularly in his Acts and Monuments of These Latter and Perilous Dayes ..., popularly known as The Book of Martyrs, exaggerated the ferocity of the Catholic reaction. Some of Henry VIII's and Edward VI's most important Protestant bishops were burnt, including Thomas Cranmer, John Hooper, Hugh Latimer, and Nicholas Ridley. Mary has been blamed for these persecutions along with her advisers: Reginald Pole, Bishop Stephen Gardiner (who had presided over the wedding of Mary and Philip), and Bishop Edmund Bonner.
The life of these people is very hard because of the racial discrimination. Besides coloured people, there are also representatives of all the peoples of Europe and Asia. Some of these have great difficulties, because they can only speak the language of their nation, but the language most used in the States is English. Cities The capital of the U.S.A. is Washington in the District of Columbia. It is a beautiful city with many famous monuments and without much industry. New York is the largest city and port. It has a population of about 13 million people. It is the business centre of the capitalist world. It is famous for its skyscrapers. There are many great industrial cities in the U.S.A. Chicago is famous for its meat factories and has earned a bad name as a home of gangsters. Philadelphia produces agricultural machines. Detroit is one of the biggest centres of car industry. Los Angeles is an important centre
Most of the land is suitable for agriculture, although the largest area is reserved for pasture and grazing land. Agriculture provides around 60 per cent on the country's food needs. The biggest cities in The UK are: Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland; Cardiff, Newport and Swansea in Wales; Belfast and Londonderry in Northern Ireland and London, Oxford, Birmingham and York in England. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is well known for its monuments and for the International Festival which is held every August. Glasgow is the industrial capital of Scotland, it lies on the River Clyde and is the third largest city in Great Britain. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, and Newport and Swansea are the biggest cities in Wales. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, it is also the most important port and industrial and commertial centre. Oxford is the home of the oldest university in England. Most of the oldest
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