Posts Tagged ‘Culture’

Machu Picchu – Lost City of the Incas

miércoles, febrero 23rd, 2011

Some say it is one of the most energy on the planet. Others assert that the ancient lost city of the Inca gods. The reality is that the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu is perched between the majestic Andes mountains, flanked by mountains, old and new (Machu and Huayna Picchu) emerging from the Peruvian jungle. More than five centuries of history surrounded by a halo of mystery this magical corner of the planet, which some historians believe was the resting place of the highest nobility of the Inca empire, with its capital in the city of Cuzco (Quechua Qosco, «navel the world «).

Machu Picchu

Photography by kudumomo

Machu Picchu is now one of the seven new wonders of the modern world, and any traveler can assert in this election just inside the first entrance to the fortress. (más…)

Burma – The Golden Shwedagon Paya

martes, junio 30th, 2009
Shwedagon Paya Temple “Golden Pagoda” Yangon Myanmar Burma por :substance:.

Shwedagon is a religious place chaired by the beautiful large Estupa Shwadagon Paya (in Burma known as the stupas Payas) that are located in Yangon, the former capital of Burma. Inside you can find relics of the Buddha Siddharta Gautama and hair, making it the beach sacred in the country. (más…)

Tikal, the ancient Mayan city

sábado, junio 27th, 2009

Located in the region of El Peten in Guatemala, Tikal is the most famous of the ancient Mayan cities. It is known that the Maya were the best architects in the American continent. During the classical period, between 300 and 900 AD, spread over the south of the Yucatan Peninsula and the northwest of Guatemala and Honduras today, building large ceremonial centers that were then mysteriously abandoned around the year 900 Among them Tikal. (más…)

Yemen on the world

martes, junio 2nd, 2009

Southwest of the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen is a country whose history is lost in the mists of time and where you can stumble upon the roots of Arabic culture. Cities tale, open landscapes and legendary hospitality make up the geography of Yemen.

Sign in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, is an unforgettable experience. We are more than 2500 meters of altitude and the pitiless sun beats the arid hills surrounding the city. Only a small strip of green crops and some orchards dot the prevailing buff … (más…)

Travel along the Via Augusta

domingo, noviembre 9th, 2008

Castellón Cultural has published a game on Internet to make young people more aware of the historical heritage of Castellón and its province. This innovative and attractive initiative can be seen on the Ildum.com website. This website transports visitors back to Roman times. Antonius Villanovus Tomei Filius Tabernarius is the main character of the game who must use his skill to overcome the different challenges to be faced during his adventures along the Vía Augusta through the province of Castellón. (más…)

Landscapes and Cultural Heritage Vilafamés

martes, mayo 27th, 2008

The castle, the stretches of wall, the church and the cave art at Vilafamés create a historic whole that has been officially declared an asset of cultural interest. Strategically perched on a hilltop, surrounded by prehistoric sites tucked away in caves and shelters, embraced by two Roman roads and stretches of mediaeval wall, and crowned by a castle built on Moorish foundations, Vilafamés has plenty to amaze visitors. The different cultures that have settled in this enclave in the province of Castellón over the ages and the interesting legacy of its ancient dwellers have led to the site being officially declared an Asset of Cultural lnterest. (más…)

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