Lefkara (Greek: Λεύκαρα) is a village on the island of Cyprus famous for its lace, known as lefkaritika in (Greek: λευκαρίτικα) and silver handicrafts. The village takes its name from the white of its silica and limestone: Lefkara is derived from a combination of the Greek words "lefka" (Greek: λευκά, Translation: white) and "ori" (Greek: όρη, Translation: mountains, hills). It has been listed among "The 30 most beautiful towns in Europe" by the Japanese Association of Travel Agents.
Shaanxi (Chinese: 陕西; pinyin: Shǎnxī) is a province of the People's Republic of China. Officially part of the Northwest China region, it lies in central China, bordering the provinces of Shanxi (NE, E), Henan (E), Hubei (SE), Chongqing (S), Sichuan (SW), Gansu (W), Ningxia (NW), and Inner Mongolia (N). It covers an area of over 205,000 km (79,151 sq mi) with about 37 million people. Xi'an – which includes the sites of the former Chinese capitals Fenghao and Chang'an – is the provincial capital. Xianyang, which served as the Qin dynasty capital, is located nearby. The other prefecture-level cities into which the province is divided are Ankang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Shangluo, Tongchuan, Weinan, Yan'an and Yulin.
Morges (Latin: Morgiis (plural, probably ablative, else dative)) is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges and is also the seat of the district.
Gifu (岐阜市, Gifu-shi) is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used the area as a base in an attempt to unify and control Japan. Gifu continued to flourish even after Japan's unification as both an important shukuba along the Edo period Nakasendō and, later, as one of Japan's fashion centers. It has been designated a core city by the national government.
The economic, cultural, and political capital of Kuwait, Kuwait City sits on the shores of the Persian Gulf, and is a mixture of exclusive Western-style hotels, designer shopping malls, traditional Islamic architecture, street markets, and still war torn buildings. The painted steel Kuwait Towers are the symbol of the city, and feature a viewing platform and restaurant looking out over Kuwait. Visit the Sadu House to learn about Bedouin culture and shop for handmade crafts and fabrics.
Alibaug is a coastal town in Raigad, Maharashtra. Its beaches are very popular and Alibaug is a popular getaway from Mumbai since it’s located just about 100 kms from Mumbai. Alibaug is well-connected with Mumbai by road, rail and ferry.
Discover the best top things to do in Urla, Turkey including Key Museum, Urla Winery, SIgacIk Village Market, Arkas Art Center, Urla Sanat Sokagi, Kordonboyu, Alsancak, Izmir Wild Life Park, Hisar Mosque, MaviBahce Shopping Center.
Discover the best top things to do in Fushun County, China including Gao'ershan Park, Three Stone Forest Park, Fushun War Criminal Management Historic Site, Fushun Pingdingshan Massacre Memorial Hall, Chinese Temple of Fushun, Xilu Open Mine, Guanshan Lake Scenic Resort, Zhang Zuolin Villa.
Pondicherry’s bougainvilleas, crumbling cathedrals and leafy boulevards might occasionally make you wonder if you’re in the south of France instead of a former French colony. But it's also unmistakably Indian, with colorful festivals, the famous monument of Aayi Mandapam, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Quiet beaches stretch north and south from town, good for swimming and sunrise strolls.
Discover the best top things to do in Brampton, United Kingdom (UK) including New Mills Trout Fishing Park, Lanercost Priory, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Serenity Beauty Spa, Walby Farm Park, Talkin Adventures, Eden Rock, Solway Aviation Museum, St Mary Magdalene Church, Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge.
Discover the best top things to do in Panay Island, Philippines including Motag Living Museum, Ariel's Point, Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church, Yapak Beach (Puka Shell Beach), Isla de Gigantes, White Beach, Diniwid Beach, St Anne Parish Church, Ilig Iligan Beach, SM City Iloilo.
Discover the best top things to do in Cava De' Tirreni, Italy including Badia della Santissima Trinita', Borgo Scacciaventi, Presepe Artistico, Santuario S. Francesco E S. Antonio, Monte Castello, Arte del Presepe, Marte Mediateca Arte Eventi, Piazza del Duomo, Santuario dell'Avvocatella, Chiesa di San Francesco.
Discover the best top things to do in Suprasl, Poland including Muzeum Ikon/ Museum of Icons, Branicki Palace, Monastery of the Annunciation, Kosciuszko Market Square, Museum of the Printing and Paper Industry, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows in Holy Water, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Autorska Galeria Wiktora Wolkowa, Knyszyn Forest Landscape Park, Teatr Wierszalin.
Kazanlak (Bulgarian: Казанлъ̀к, Kazanlǎk, Thracian and Greek Σευθόπολις (Seuthopolis) is a Bulgarian town in Stara Zagora Province, located in the middle of the plain of the same name, at the foot of the Balkan mountain range, at the eastern end of the Rose Valley. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Kazanlak Municipality.
Cheongyang County (Cheongyang-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. A predominantly rural area, it is known throughout Korea for the spicy gochu peppers which are grown there. Another noted local specialty is the fruit of the Chinese matrimony vine, or gugija. The county is home to Cheongyang Provincial College.
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
With a comfortable climate that varies little throughout the year, Sanremo has been a favored tourist destination since the mid-1700s, attracting visitors from all over Europe, including heavy contingents of Russian and British aristocracy. For many, the long stretch of beach is the main attraction, but don’t miss the impressive casino or the hillside medieval section of town called La Pigna. Every year since 1951, the city has hosted Italy’s popular Sanremo Music Festival.
Fribourg (French pronunciation: [fʁibuʁ]; Arpitan: Fribôrg or Friboua, pronounced [fʁibwa] ( listen)) or Freiburg (German, or Freiburg im Üechtland, Swiss German pronunciation: [ˈfrib̥ʊrɡ]; Italian: Friborgo or Friburgo; Romansh: Friburg) is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district La Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss Plateau, and is a major economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland (Romandy). Its Old City, one of the best-maintained in Switzerland, sits on a small rocky hill above the valley of the Sarine.
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