Things To Do in Sacred & Religious Sites, Restaurants in Sacred & Religious Sites
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8 Free Things to do in Nagapattinam That You Shouldn't Miss
Nagapattinam (nākappaṭṭinam, previously spelt Nagapatnam or Negapatam) is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam District. The town came to prominence during the period of Medieval Cholas (9th–12th century CE) and served as their important port for commerce and east-bound naval expeditions. The Chudamani Vihara in Nagapattinam constructed by the Srivijayan king Sri Mara Vijayattungavarman of the Sailendra dynasty with the help of Rajaraja Chola I was an important Buddhist structure in those times. Nagapattinam was settled by the Portuguese and, later, the Dutch under whom it served as the capital of Dutch Coromandel from 1660 to 1781. In November 1781, the town was conquered by the British East India Company. It served as the capital of Tanjore district from 1799 to 1845 under Madras Presidency of the British. It continued to be a part of Thanjavur district in Independent India. In 1991, it was made the headquarters of the newly created Nagapattinam District. Nagapattinam is administered by a Selection-grade municipality covering an area of 17.92 km (6.92 sq mi) and had a population of 102,905 as of 2011.
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What to do and see in Lipari, Sicily: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Lipari (Italian pronunciation: [ˈliːpari], Sicilian: Lìpari, Latin: Lipara, Ancient Greek: Μελιγουνίς Meligounis or Λιπάρα Lipara) is the largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, southern Italy; it is also the name of the island's main town and comune, which is administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Messina. Its population is 12,734, but during the May to September tourist season, the total population may reach up to 20,000.
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Province of Caserta, Campania
The Province of Caserta (Italian: Provincia di Caserta) is a province in the Campania region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Caserta, situated about 36 kilometres (22 mi) by road north of Naples. The province has an area of 2,651.35 square kilometres (1,023.69 sq mi), and a total population of 924,414 as of 2016. The former Palace of Caserta is located near to the city, a former royal residence which was constructed for the Bourbon kings of Naples. It was the largest palace and one of the largest buildings erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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5 Ancient Ruins in Somerset That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Stanton Drew Stone Circles & Cove, Glastonbury Abbey, Burrow Mump, Temple Precinct, Worlebury Hillfort.
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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Kumage-gun Yakushima-cho, Kyushu-Okinawa
Seize the beautiful day on the Osumi Island of Yakushima-cho, covered in gorgeous and dense forest that’s said to have inspired the classic anime film Princess Mononoke. Frolic with native deer, red-bottomed monkeys and migratory sea turtles (as much as you can frolic with a turtle, anyway), while you breathe in the sweet scent of ancient Japanese cedar. Yakushima’s unique eco-system is simultaneously subtropical and subarctic, an environmental anomaly that only enhances the unique and special properties of the island.
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10 Things to do in Hooghly District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Hooghly District, India including Punya Pukur, Simhavahini Temple, Bandel, Shrine Basilica Bandel, The Strand, Tarakeshwar Temple, Chandannagar Church, Hangseshwari Temple, Antpur Ramakrishna Math, Hooghly Imambara.
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10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in County Kerry That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Kerry, Ireland including Eask Tower, Dingle Peninsula, Sinead Lough Ceramist, The Dillon Gallery Paintings by Honora O'Neill, Skelligs Rock, Church Island, Hussey's Folly, Arthach Dana, Amergin Memorial Sculpture & Sundial, Blennerville Windmill, St. Mary's Cathedral.
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The 6 Best Things to do in Moissy-Cramayel, Ile-de-France
Discover the best top things to do in Moissy-Cramayel, France including MonChauffeurVIP, Kartland, Vaness Express, Wat Thammapathip, Nymphea Centre Aquatique, Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption.
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The 10 Best Things to do in Kamaishi, Tohoku
Discover the best top things to do in Kamaishi, Japan including Kamaishi Local Museum, Mizuumi Park, Kamaishi Iron Mine Ohashi Blast Furnace Ruins, Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium, Kamaishi Daikannon, Nehama Beach, Iron and Steel History Museum, Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site, Kamaishiinori Park, Inochi wo Tsunagu Miraikan / Unosato Koryukan.
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7 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Vitoria-Gasteiz That You Shouldn't Miss
Vitoria-Gasteiz (/vɪˌtɔːriə ɡɑːsˈteɪs/, Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈteiθ], Basque: [ɡas̺teis̻]) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Araba/Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari's (Prime Minister's) official residency. The municipality — which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around — is the largest in the Basque Autonomous Community, with a total area of 276.81 km (106.88 sq mi), and it has a population of 242,082 people (2014). The dwellers of Vitoria-Gasteiz are called vitorianos or gasteiztarrak, while traditionally they are dubbed babazorros (Basque for 'bean sacks'). Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. It is the first Spanish municipality to be awarded the title of European Green Capital (in 2012) and it is consistently ranked as one of the 5 best places to live in Spain. The old town holds some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region and it is one of very few cities to hold two Cathedrals. The city also holds well known festivals such as the Azkena rock festival, FesTVal, Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival, and the Virgen Blanca Festivities.
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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes.
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Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Shehong County, Sichuan
Discover the best top things to do in Shehong County, China including Chenziang's School, Doushuai Temple, Lengyan Pavilion, Raoyi Temple, HengYe Wang Jie, Zi'ang Native Place Cultural Tourism Area.
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5 Sacred & Religious Sites in Haifa District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Haifa District, Israel including The Baha'i Gardens, Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmelite Monastery, Al Jarina Mosque, St. John Chapel, The Central Synagogue.
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What to do and see in Upper Carniola Region, Slovenia: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Upper Carniola Region, Slovenia including Church of St. Michael, Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church, Church of St John the Baptist, Zupnijska cerkev Sv. Jakoba, Franciscan Church, Friary and Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre, St Primoz Church, Church of St. James, Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity, Kapela Sv Edith Stein.
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What to do and see in Jalandhar, Punjab: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Jalandhar, formerly known as Jullundur in British India, is a city in the Doaba region of the northwestern Indian state of Punjab. Jalandhar is the oldest inhabited major city in the Indian state of Punjab. In recent times the city has undergone rapid urbanisation and has developed into a highly industrialised centre of commerce.
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Things to do in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku: The Best Scenic Walking Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan including Saigyohoshi no Michi, Aji Ryuozan Park, Ritsurin Garden, Kaze-no-Minato History Town Street, Ogijima Alley Wall Painting Project Wallalley, Sunport Takamatsu, Gull of Parking, Shishi no Reigan, Himawari no Sato Manno, Iwata Shrine.
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10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Udhampur District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Udhampur District, India including ISKCON Udhampur, Krimchi Temples, Skyview Patnitop, Nathatop, Agar Jitoo, PatniTop Circular Road, Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Sanasar Lake, Sudh Mahadev, Naag Mandir.
