Lappeenranta (Swedish: Villmanstrand) is a city and municipality situated on the shore of the lake Saimaa in southeastern Finland, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the Russian border. It belongs to the region of South Karelia. With approximately 73,000 inhabitants (31 August 2017) Lappeenranta is the 13th largest city in Finland. The neighboring municipality of Joutseno was consolidated with Lappeenranta on January 1, 2009, and the neighboring municipality of Ylämaa on January 1, 2010. Lappeenranta is known as an international university city in Finland with Lappeenranta University of Technology and Saimaa University of Applied Sciences which together have approximately 13,000 students from 68 countries. Lappeenranta is also a commercial centre of South-East Finland and the meeting point of the EU and Russia, 215 km from both Helsinki and St. Petersburg. Location on the southern shore of Lake Saimaa makes the city the region’s centre for tourism. Lappeenranta is the second most visited city by Russian tourists in Finland after Helsinki and it competes with Helsinki for the largest share of tax-free sales in Finland. Lappeenranta is a model for renewable energies and a clean living environment. Lappeenranta was the only Finnish city among the 14 finalists in the international Earth Hour City Challenge 2014, organized by WWF.
Discover the best top things to do in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, United Kingdom including Loch Lomond Gift House, Spirit of Callander, Icefire Glass, Pinetrees, Karnak Comics, Scottish Real Ale Shop, Auchentullich Farm Shop, Killin Gallery, The Green Welly Stop, Luss General Store.
Semarang (formerly Dutch: Samarang), is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital and largest city of the province of Central Java.
Tashkent (/ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/; Uzbek: Toshkent, Тошкент, تاشكېنت, [tɒʃˈkent]; Russian: Ташкент, [tɐʂˈkʲɛnt]) is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, as well as the most populated city in Central Asia with a population in 2012 of 2,309,300. It is located in the north-east of the country close to the Kazakhstan border.
Discover the best top things to do in Lagunes Region, United States including St. Paul's Cathedral, CAVA - Centre Artisanal de la Ville, Grande Mosquee du Plateau, PlaYce-Marcory, The Plateau, Treichville, Maison Ganamet.
Chelyabinsk Oblast (Russian: Челя́бинская о́бласть, Chelyabinskaya oblast) is a federal subject (an oblast) of Russia in the Ural Mountains region, on the border of Europe and Asia. Its administrative center is the city of Chelyabinsk. Population: 3,476,217 (2010 Census).
Calling itself "the southern part of Heaven," the town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is home to the grassy malls and brick walkways of the University of North Carolina's historic campus. The presence of the country's first public university has allowed a vibrant arts and culture scene to grow in Chapel Hill. Check out a concert by a local band, watch the star's fly at the Morehead Planetarium or catch a varsity game pitting the wildly popular Tarheels against their historic Southern rivals.
Discover the best top things to do in Datca, Turkey including Oda Sanat Art Boutique, Bazaar Datca, Atelye Buket, Datca Dusler Evi, Caria Silk, La Liberta Kitap & TasarIm, Minikatur Hediyelik.
Discover the best top things to do in Madoc, United States including Madoc Playground, O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area, Madoc Skatepark, Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce, The Ravens Cache, Madoc Home Hardware, Ashlie's Books, West Highland Golf Course, 7/62 Craft Brewers.
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Discover the best top things to do in Lesotho, Lesotho including Setsoto Design Gallery, Pioneer Mall, Lesotho Co-operative Handicrafts, Thorkild Hand Weaving and Moteng Weavers, Fun Top Fun Lesotho, Maseru Mall, Lesotho Mountain Crafts.
Charming Timisoara is often referred to as “Little Vienna,” and indeed, Austrian influences are evident in the architecture, food and culture. This is a walking city, divided into squares that showcase stunning architectural gems. Downtown is reserved for pedestrians only, and the best time to visit is at twilight, when you can sip a hot wine as you stroll amid sparkling lights.
One of the world’s fashion capitals, Milan offers endless opportunities for chic shopping. Hit the artsy neighborhood of Brera for leather goods and Via Monte Napoleone for exclusive, expensive boutiques. The enchanting mosaics and glass vaults of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II make shoppers feel like they’re wandering inside a painting. Take break from your spree to gape at the iconic Duomo, then grab tickets to a performance at La Scala. Post-opera, the Navigli district pulses with late-night activity.
Mukteshwar is a town and tourist destination in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2286 meters (7500 feet), 51 km from Nainital, 72 km from Haldwani, and 343 km from Delhi.
Discover the best top things to do in Birbhum District, India including Shonibarer Haat, Khoai Mela, Prakriti Bhavan, Tanzil, Cosmo Bazaar, Alcha.
Discover the best top things to do in Hsinchu County, Taiwan including Beipu Bao Ji Cha Pu, Jinhan Dried Persimmon, Baoshan Resevoir, Lavender Cottage Jianshi, Zhudong Night Market, Sugar & Spice - Zhu-bei Store, Plaza 6+, Zhongyang Market, Sugar & Spice - Zi-qiang Store, Shinfeng Kangtai Night Market.
We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Discover the best top things to do in Tenjin, Japan including Tenjin Underground Shopping Center, Tenjin Nishi Street, Iwataya Honten, Shintencho Shopping Street, Acros Fukuoka, Kego Shrine, Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center(Tenjin), Tenjin IMS, Yatai, Kego Park.
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