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Hawaiian Big Island - USA

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It is the largest of the Hawaiian tool islands in the north of the vast ocean and is located in the south-east.

Moscow City Guide

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Moscow, the capital of Russia, takes its name from the river that runs through the city.  There are many different thoughts on where this name came from, but none have come to a definitive conclusion.  After the Great October Socialist Revolution in 1917, the city became the capital of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the USSR on 12 March 1918.  Moscow, one of the important cities of Russia, where you can see all the features of Russian culture, is definitely one of the places worth seeing.  In addition, the city was chosen as the most expensive one in the world and it was determined that most billionaires lived here.  1. Spoken Language and Population  The language spoken and official in Moscow is Russian.  It consists of the cyrillic alphabet, which is quite different from our Russian alphabet.  However, in the city, Ukrainian is also spoken.  We can say that word stress is very important in Russian.  As is known, Moscow is a city with a lot of tourists.  For this

Lord Howe Island

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Lord Howe's archipelago is the Australian symbol that is surprising in all respects.  Its largest island of the same name covers an area of ​​14.5 square kilometers.  This island runs itself.  A little over 340 people live there constantly.  Lord Howe Island Group has occupied an important place worldwide due to its unique nature.  There, you may encounter many endemic plants that are not found anywhere else in the world.   Lord Howe Island, Australia Islands were founded as a result of volcanic activity about 20 million years ago.  Today, while walking on the main island of the islands, you can see rare species of palm trees, visit incredibly beautiful beaches and observe exotic birds.  The main island is surrounded by small islands of coral that attract great attention of divers as well as scientists from around the world.  The Lord Howe archipelago is the southernmost point where coral polyps grow on the planet.  There are many rare species of fish and other sea creatures on the

Er Wang Dong China

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                    Er Wang Dong, China One of the most interesting caves of the planet is in China in Chongquing Province.  Cave Er Wang Dong is one of the largest caves in the world, but it is remarkable for its impressive size.  In the cave, a unique independent ecosystem has been built for millions of years, resembling an incredible underworld.  Here, rivers flow and lakes become, you can see clouds and fog, in some parts of the cave you can even see plants next to stalagmites.  In many ways, the unique natural attraction is popular worldwide, thanks to the researcher Robin Show.  The famous photographer and cave researcher in Manchester spent about a month with the research group in the cave and made the most detailed study of the cave.  One of the most interesting areas of the big cave is the Cloud Ladder Hall, which has an area of ​​more than 50000 square meters.  You can always see the clouds under the ceiling and fog and admire the huge stalagmites that have been going on for

FAIRY CHIMNEYS | CAPPADOCIA TURKEY

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FAIRY CHIMNEYS |  CAPPADOCIA  We know that you have a deep curiosity while visiting Cappadocia, which is one of the most mysterious places in the world, not only in our country.  Thousands of questions come to mind of the traveler: "How fairy chimneys were formed, how people skillfully carved the fairy chimneys, who made these underground cities, how so many people lived under the ground".  Even though there is a scientific explanation for the formation of fairy chimneys, we know that the mystical air suggests as follows;  ‘Cappadocia used to be a paradise of fairies or did nature want to show a miracle!

The Great Wall of China

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The Great Wall of China is the world's longest defensive wall, stretching across the northwest of China.  The ruins begin on the sea shore in Po Hay Bay.  It passes through the north of Beijing, heading west and dividing the Huang-Ho river in two and reaching southwest.  It continues by turning west from the south of the Gobi Desert.                                                                                  

St. Petersburg (Russia)

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Saint Petersburg, the second largest city of the Russian Federation after Moscow, has been the capital of the Russian tsarist for 200 years, the city of this history, formerly Leningrad.  Spread over 42 islets on the Neva River on the shores of the Baltic sea, Saint Petersburg is literally a port city, located 715 kilometers from Moscow.  The city, which was established by Tsar Büyük Petro (1st Petro) to be the gate of Tsarism to be opened to Europe,  It is the 4th largest city in Europe.  The population of the city of Saint Petersburg is 6,000,000.                                          

Phi Phi Islands (Krabi, Thailand)

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THE MOST POPULAR ISLAND OF THAILAND  Koh Phi Phi is by far Thailand's most popular and tourist island.  After learning that Leonardo Di Caprio's The Beach film was filmed here in Maya Bay (Maya Bay), the fate of the island (now it is discussed whether it is good or bad) has changed.  Now people flock to the island.  Especially in high season, it gets so crowded that the island's capacity cannot handle this demand.  In our opinion, the best part of this place is that it is a place with very special experiences such as Plankton Tour, but this is not what people usually expect.  Everyone is flocking here to see Maya Bay and for the nightlife that is renowned among college students.  We had a lot of fun here and found unforgettable experiences right in the head of We Are Not at Home.  However, we cannot say that we love Koh Phi Phi a lot.  We think it's over built and touristy, but thousands of people visit and love every year.  That's why we say visit it yourself and m

Blue Lake (Grindavik, Iceland)

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Açıklama The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location favourable for geothermal power, and is supplied by water used in the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power station.

Basilica Cistern | Istanbul | Turkey

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 One of the magnificent historical buildings of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia.  One of the magnificent historical buildings of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia.  This large underground cistern, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinianus (527-565), was named as the "Basilica Palace" among the people because of the marble columns rising from the water.  It is also known as the Basilica Cistern since there was a Basilica in the place where the cistern was.  The cistern is a giant building covering a rectangular area of ​​140 meters in length and 70 meters in width.  Covering a total area of ​​9,800 square meters, this cistern has a water storage capacity of approximately 100,000 tons.  There are 336 columns, each 9 meters high, in this cistern, which is descended by a stone staircase with 52 steps.  These columns, erected at intervals of 4.80 meters, form 12 rows, each containing 28 columns.  Mo

PORTO FLAVIA, ITALIA

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PORTO FLAVIA, A SMART JOB WITH BREATHING LOOK   PORTO FLAVIA, ITALIA  Porto-Flavia-Sardegna-ItaliaPorto Flavia is an engineering marvel in the mining area of ​​Iglesias, Masua, on the southwestern coast of Sardinia.  This magnificent sea port is undoubtedly one of the most important industrial archaeological sites in the world.  The region is a mineral production center that is excavated by hand approximately 600 meters into the mountain.  The mountain is filled with mineral deposits that are carried directly to the warehouse of merchant ships at sea.   Porto-Flavia-Sardegna-ItaliaThe engineer behind this project was Cesare Vecelli, who in 1924 significantly reduced the time and costs associated with minerals on board due to the difficult positioning of the mines.  Two parallel and overlapping mountain galleries were constructed, equipped with an extendable conveyor belt used for unloading materials to ships, containing 9 silos for storage material.  This is an extraordinary and innova

Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey)

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ARCHITECTURE OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY  Hagia Sophia, which has been resisting time for centuries with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious importance and extraordinary feature;  The largest Eastern Roman church in Istanbul.  The oldest and fastest completed cathedral in the world, built three times in the same place.  It is one of the masterpieces of architectural history with its dizzy dome that hangs in the air, monolithic marble columns and unique mosaics.  CONTINUES AS A MOSQUE IN THE OTTOMAN PERIOD  Today, Hagia Sophia is the third building in the same place built with a different architectural understanding than the previous ones.  It was built by Emperor Justinianus to Anthemios of Tralles (Aydın) and Isidoros of Miletos (Balat).  Its construction began in 532 and was completed in a period of five years, and was opened for worship at a grand ceremony in 537.  It was rebuilt as a mosque with the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmed.  It continued its existe

Okavango Delta (Botswana)

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The Paradise Garden of Africa, the Okavango Delta, is a region in Northern Botswana and with its 17,000 square kilometer area, it is one of the largest inner deltas in the world (sometimes referred to as the largest).  It was declared as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Africa in 2013.  When Lake Makgadikgadi dried thousands of years ago, the Okavango Delta was formed here.  This delta formation, consisting of lakes, lagoons and islands, caused the Okavango River to drain its waters into the Kalahari Desert plains.  This has created enormous biodiversity in this region and has naturally become an attractive location for all kinds of wildlife.  Elephants, lions, leopards, slats and crocodiles can settle here.  For those who want to spend money, staying at the camp in the delta is an option.  You can also consider staying near Maun and travel from there.

Koyasan (Osaka, Japan)

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Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of  Shingon Buddhism , an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded  temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Kobo Daishi began construction on the original  Garan  temple complex in 826 after wandering the country for years in search of a suitable place to center his religion. Since then over one hundred  temples  have sprung up along the streets of Koyasan. The most important among them are  Kongobuji , the head temple of Shingon Buddhism, and  Okunoin , the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum. Koyasan is also one of the best places to experience an overnight stay at a  temple lodging (shukubo)  where you can get a taste of

French Quarter (New Orleans, USA)

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Famous for its vibrant nightlife and cast-iron balconies, the French Quarter is the city's historic center.  The favorite place of the crowd, Bourbon Street has jazz clubs, Cajun restaurants and lively bars serving attractive cocktails.  Quiet streets, gourmet food and local handicraft products make it to the French Market and the imposing St.  He goes up to Jackson Square with street artists who entertain people in front of St. Louis Cathedral.

Table Mountain (Cape Town, South Africa)

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Cape Town, the second largest residential area in South Africa, is one of the most eye-catching cities in the world with its magnificent natural beauty.  You can enjoy the sea in beautiful beaches in Cape Town.  Table Mountain in the middle of the city and Cape of Good Hope have a fascinating effect with their extraordinary views.  Discovered by Portuguese explorer Bartelemeu Dias in 1488, Cape Town fell into the hands of the Boers and the British, respectively.  It was the first European settlement established in South Africa in 1652.  After the establishment of the South African Union, it was chosen as the country's legislative capital.  The racist Apartheid regime after 1945 restricted all the rights of non-whites.  After the racial discrimination ended in 1990, non-whites became more public and took official positions.  While a part of the city is full of contemporary skyscrapers;  the other parts are composed of slums.  There are also beautiful towns and vineyards built by Fre

Parthenon-Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

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Symbol of Athens and Democracy Leader of the Acropolis  The Temple of Athens Parthenon, one of the most important historical buildings in the world, is a 2500-year-old treasure that challenges the history of the travelers, who stand defiantly in history on the Acropolis, the high hill of Athens.  B.C.  The building, which was built in the 5th century, has been preserved and has survived to the present day.  The work, which is one of the biggest cultural structures in the world, is also considered as the peak point reached by the Ancient Greek architecture.  They say that the embroideries on it are the pinnacle of Greek Art.  It is the symbol of Athens Democracy, which lays the foundations of today's democracy.  Acropolis - Athens  Let's continue with two prior knowledge;  a common mistake;  The Parthenon Temple in Athens, the capital of Greece, is often called the Acropolis.  However, the Acropolis;  It is the name of the place where the temple is located and, as is known, is a

Canals of Venice (Venice, Italy)

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Located in the northeast of Italy, Venice is full of surprises for adventurous travelers.  Although it is a small city, it is extremely concentrated.  Monuments, churches and museums in every corner are part of the history that the city offers to its visitors.  Venice, located on 118 islands, is a city of canals.  This city, which takes its name from the word Veneti (people), is among the most popular tourism spots with its canals, gondolas, bridges and squares.  In the city, which is the center of art and trade in history, there are many things to do and many places to see for travelers of many different styles.

Sagano Bamboo Forest (Kyoto, Japan)

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A 500-meter hiking trail welcomes visitors to the bamboo forest.  You can take a pleasant walk and take pictures of the bamboo and forest with the sound reflected by the wind while reaching you through the bamboo in the lush environment where the sun tries to reach you through the bamboo in the wide walking track. Bamboo tree is a 1000 different tree species mostly found in America, Asia and Africa.  As it is a hard-growing species, it is grown in China with great devotion.  The thickness of the bamboo tree is 80 cm and the height is 33 meters.  As a result of the atomic bomb dropped on Japan in the 2nd World War, it is clear how durable it is as it is the only tree standing in Japan. Located within an area of ​​16 km2, 10 km west of Kyoto, Japan, the Sagano Bamboo forest not only captivates those who see it, but it almost absorbs it.  It is impossible for people not to lose themselves in the eye-catching beauty of the forest.  Even though Arashiyama is a popular place with its origina

Baobab Road (Menabe District, Madagascar)

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Baobab is the common name of the deciduous family of the mallow family, growing in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia in Adansonia.  Scientific name: Adansonia    Top class: Hibiscus  Taxon Step: Type  Rank: Malvales  These enormous trees are endangered.  They can only be seen on this road from Morondava to Belon to Tsiribihina. Baobab Road (Menabe District, Madagascar)

Louvre (Paris, France)

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The Louvre Museum, one of the most impressive places and museums in the world, perhaps even at the top of the list, is located on an area of ​​73 thousand square meters (in other words, about 10 football fields) and although it is not shown to visitors, it has the largest museum in the world.  as recorded.  Considering the material and spiritual values ​​of the works in its collection, it is no surprise that almost 10 million tourists visit this place every year.  In this article, I would like to tell you a wide range of information from the history of the museum to the galleries and the most important works, but also to mention the time periods, transportation and entrance fees that the museum is open to visitors.  In short, everything about the World's Largest Museum.