Normandy (/ˈnɔːrməndi/; French: Normandie, pronounced [nɔʁmɑ̃di] ( listen), Norman: Normaundie, from Old French Normanz, plural of Normant, originally from the word for "northman" in several Scandinavian languages) is one of the 18 regions of France, roughly corresponding to the historical Duchy of Normandy.
Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a U.S. city located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. Yakima is the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima.
Mayan ruins tower over the sea in Tulum. The formerly walled city was one of the last to be built by the Mayans, and its archaeological sites are incredibly well preserved. Take a break from the beach to visit El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the Temple of the Descending God. Explore an underground river under a canopy of stalactites in the sacred caverns of LabnaHa Eco Park, or dive into Cenote Dos Ojos to snorkel inside of caves in the middle of a forest.
Madera is a city in California and the county seat of Madera County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 61,416, up from 43,207 in 2000.
Discover the best top things to do in Mediterranean, Mediterranean including Palazzo Colonna - Galleria Colonna, Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Joan Miro Foundation, Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, Numismatic Museum, The Jewish Museum of Greece, Museo Ebraico di Roma, CosmoCaixa.
Coordinates: 31°N 35°E / 31°N 35°E / 31; 35
Princeton, New Jersey, the home of Princeton University since 1756, is one of the most famous college towns in the world. The university, with its massive endowment and long history, has made the town of Princeton an exciting place to visit. The Princeton University Art Museum owns over 72,000 works of art, displaying everything from Latin American folk art to Italian Renaissance paintings. The school also hosts dance, theater, and performance art at the Lewis Center and other assorted venues.
When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars.
Discover the best top things to do in Arromanches-les-Bains, France including The Mary Celeste, Musee du debarquement, Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, Liberators Museum - Normandy 1944, Arromanches Militaria.
The museums of Lisbon celebrate the rich history and culture of this Portuguese capital city. The Maritime Museum is perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who adore all things nautical, while the Casa-Museu Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves is a hidden gem of colorful artwork. To fully appreciate the city’s dramatic stone architecture you can take a guided walking tour, or customize your own tour, making sure to visit the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Torre de Belem.
Discover the best top things to do in Chalon-sur-Saone, France including Cathedrale Saint Vincent, Office de Tourisme Et Des Congres Du Grand Chalon, musee Denon, Musee Nicephore Niepce, Centre Nautique du Grand Chalon, Eglise Saint-Pierre, Quai des Messageries, Monument aux Morts.
Coordinates: 42°45′N 25°30′E / 42.750°N 25.500°E / 42.750; 25.500
Discover the best top things to do in Mazovia Province, Poland including Rynek Starego Miasta, Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, Old Town, Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, POLIN Muzeum Historii Zydow Polskich, Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, Copernicus Science Centre, Muzeum Wsi Radomskiej, Zoo Plock, Tumskie Hill.
Discover the best top things to do in Kottayam District, India including Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Discs & Machines - Sunny's Gramophone Museum, Clay Art Cafe, Kumarakom Craft Museum, Mozart Art Gallery, Fish World Aqua Tourism Village, Kerala Album Art Gallery.
Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
Coordinates: 4°N 72°W / 4°N 72°W / 4; -72
Discover the best top things to do in Betliar, Slovakia including The Manor House Betliar, Fontana pred kastielom v Betliari, Goticky kostol sv. Alzbety, Slobodomurarsky pavilon, Rotunda (historicka kniznica), Hermesova studna, Statue of St. John of Nepomuk, Decorative column - Olympic flame.
The largest city in Switzerland is a major contemporary art and shopping destination. Important artworks are displayed in the Kunsthaus and the Rietberg Museum, while those who consider shopping an art can hone their skills along Bahnhofstrasse and Niederdorf. Chagall's stained glass windows in the Fraumunster amaze and Zurich's 500 clubs and bars, including several in swimming pools, pulse with life 'til the early hours. This city on Lake Zurich has excellent public transit and a free bike rental system.
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