Lumbinī (Nepali and Sanskrit: लुम्बिनी listen (help·info), "the lovely") is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Province No. 5 in Nepal. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama, who achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. Lumbini is one of many magnets for pilgrimage that sprang up in places pivotal to the life of the Buddha.
Discover the best top things to do in Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom including Harlech Castle, Dolbadarn Castle, Dolwyddelan Castle, Tomen y Bala Castle, Castell Carndochan.
A spot of white in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the island of Naxos is a unique blend of ancient ruins and beach culture. The largest of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos is the childhood home of none other than Zeus, king of the gods. Upon arrival in Naxos, hike over a causeway to Palatia, where the Portara, a stone gateway to an ancient temple that no longer exists, stands alone, the symbol of the island. At sunset, the views of the island, and the sea beyond, are breathtaking.
Discover the best top things to do in Druento, Italy including Castello della Bizzarria, Chiesa Di Santa Maria Della Stella, Chiesa San Giuliano, Cascina Rubbianetta, Castellaccio, Resti del Castello, Castello Dei Laghi, Chiesa della Santissima Trinita.
Salihli is a large town and district of Manisa Province in the Aegean region of Turkey.
Discover the best top things to do in Uxmal, Yucatan Peninsula including Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal, Governor's Palace, Cuadrangulo De Las Monjas (quadrangle Of The Nuns), The Grand Pyramid Of Uxmal, The Ball Court In Uxmal.
Discover the best top things to do in , Italy including Casa del Dado, Santuario di S. Rocco o dei Morti della Fossetta, Biblioteca Comunale, Parrocchia Santa Maria Assunta, Necropoli Databile Fra il VII e il IX Sec nel Palazzo Comunale, Loggetta delle Grida del Sec. XV, Palazzo Comunale, Chiesa del Sacro Cuore.
Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
Discover the best top things to do in Namur Province, Belgium including Domaine Saint Roch, Ferme Apicole des Neuf Bonniers, Castle of La Roche, Citadelle (Citadel), Monument a la Mur Tschoffen, Parc de Furfooz, Eglise Saint-Loup, Monastery of Chevetogne, Ardois'alle, Memorial Aux Victimes Du 23 Aout 1914.
Discover the best top things to do in Denmark, Denmark including Naturvejleder Jens Ole Fassel, Nyhavn, Grabrodretorv, Gendarmstien, Mollestien, Old Town in Aarhus, Christiansoe, Koege Torv, Sct. Mogensgade, Kartoffelraekkerne.
Discover the best top things to do in Gioiosa Ionica, Italy including Castello Pellicano, Parco Archeologico del Naniglio, Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Chiesa di San Rocco, Palazzo Amaduri, Chiesa di Santa Caterina.
Blandford Forum (/ˈblænfərd/ BLAN-fərd), commonly Blandford, is a market town in the North Dorset district of Dorset, England, sited by the River Stour about 24 km (15 mi) northwest of Poole. It is the administrative headquarters of North Dorset District Council.
Frutigen is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district.
Discover the best top things to do in Ionian Islands, Greece including Virgin Mary Faneromeni Church, Mycenaean Tholos Tomb, Corfu Museum of Asian Art, Achilleion Museum, Memorial Acqui Division, Agios Iasonas Kai Sosipatros, Ammos, Monastery of Panagia Agrilion, Castle of Agia Maura, Venetian Lighthouse of Fiscardo.
Skåne County (Swedish: Skåne län), sometimes referred to as Scania County in English, is the southernmost county or län, of Sweden, basically corresponding to the traditional province Skåne. It borders the counties of Halland, Kronoberg and Blekinge. The seat of residence for the Skåne Governor is the city of Malmö. The headquarters of Skåne Regional Council is the town of Kristianstad.
Founded in the 15th century, Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujrat. The city is a vibrant business district and rising centre of education, information technology and scientific industries. Divided in two - the old city and the new city; The city offers different moods right from the hustle-bustle of C.G. Road in the heart of Ahmedabad to the quite retreat of of the Sabarmati Ashram. Ahmedabad enjoys a thriving cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include Uttarayan - an annual kite-flying day on 14 January and the nine nights of Navratri - celebrated with people performing Garba - the folk dance of Gujarat - at venues across the city.
The Luxor in Las Vegas is to the actual CITY of Luxor, Egypt, as marshmallow fluff is to fois gras. (We’re sure you knew that. We just enjoy analogies.) Sure, the hotel/casino in Vegas might have a beam of light visible from space, but we bet you'll find a hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings much more illuminating. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Listowel (/lɪsˈtoʊl/; Irish: Lios Tuathail, meaning "Tuathal's ringfort") is a Heritage town and a market town in County Kerry, Ireland, and is situated on the River Feale, 28 km (17 mi) from the county town, Tralee. The town of Listowel had a population of 4,820 according to the CSO Census 2016.
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