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Cities of the World volume 3
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The ‘City of Lagoons’, Venice became the capital of romance, the dream of honeymooners, and destination for millions because of the Saint Mark’s Cathedral, the St. Mark’s Clock, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of the Sighs and the tower of Campanile. The city, living under the wing of the lion, is a capital of Byzantian, Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
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Cities of the World volume 22
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English
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The United Arab Emirates are the pearls of the Persian Bay. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the commercial and tourist centers of the area and were developed within breathtaking speed. The images of the cities are dominated by office buildings, luxury hotels and shopping malls. There are skyscrapers made of concrete, metal and glass but down below them are the old towered houses, the 'souqs', the roofed bazaars, mosques with multiple towers, the hectic...
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Cities of the World volume 9
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English
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Madagascar is rightly called as one of the “Pearls of the Indian Ocean”. Thanks to its special natural features, the diversity of habitats and about 2000 years long intact today it is one of the world’s five most valuable habitats. It is a fabulous island, we can admire at plants and animals in their natural environment that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Rainforests, baobab trees, strange-loo-king lemurs, chameleons and other special...
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Cities of the World volume 6
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Bavaria is the largest German territory. It is a land dotted with little towns and villages. Wooden shells, high red tiled roofs with many skylights, old signboards, town walls, ancient churches, domes and steeples, narrow streets and riverbanks, huge green areas and many flowers take us to a wonderfully calm and merry world.
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Cities of the World volume 16
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English
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Wandering among the endless hills, lakes and mountains of Southeast Poland, one can find cities, medieval castles, grandiose palaces and rich museums, each one more interesting than the previous. The city core of Krakow, with its old streets and squares, offer us the feeling of happy days. In the Wawel district, which is built on a hill. Fort walls and bastions protect the royal palace and the cathedral.
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Cities of the World volume 5
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English
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Vietnam has had its own share of wars, so it is no wonder that the country appears on the map of international tourism.
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Cities of the World volume 14
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Jordan is a peaceful oasis in the turmoil of the Middle East. As one of the cradles of human civilization and a part of the Holy Land, Jordan has such invaluable monuments as the Roman city of Jerash, or the mystical capital of the Nabateans, Petra, the city carved from red stone.
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Cities of the World volume 24
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Transylvania boasts in various extremely beautiful landscapes. Its mountaintops are crowned by castle ruins, in its steep creeks, and its rivers are twisting. In the giant wooden lands, caves can be found, while among the alpine snow-capped mountains, lakes are awaiting the tourists.
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Cities of the World volume 7
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English
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The green, untarnished island of love. Where one cannot be bored, but can get unforgettable memories, guaranteed by the locals and the many opportunities for fun and serenity.
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Cities of the World volume 2
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English
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Greece is the cradle of European civilization, a quarry of mythology and ancient relics. On the Chalkidiki Peninsula, we can visit the city of Thessaloniki, the beaches of Katerini and Paralia, and from the boat we can take a look at the mystical monastery republic, Athos.
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Cities of the World volume 7
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English
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The state of California is located on the West Coast of the United States and is the land of huge palm trees, sandy beaches, girls in bikinis and sunshine; a paradise for surfers and the film industry. San Francisco is famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, the Alcatraz, its trams and the world’s most winding street.
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Cities of the World volume 17
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The largest Greek island awaits tourists with a varied landscape, over 2,500 meters high mountains, beautiful bays and enchanting cities. There are white-walled houses, taverns and silent monasteries hidden among the olive trees and orange orchards.
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Cities of the World volume 4
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English
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Hong Kong is the Manhattan dream rising from the South-Chinese Sea'- wrote a delighted traveler upon seeing the skyscrapers of the city. The banks, shopping centers and offices of Hong Kong's enriched modern architecture with iconic buildings. From the top of Victoria’s Peak, one can take a look at the main representative of Asian business and trading, which is continuously developing even under Chinese rule.
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Cities of the World volume 7
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The capital of the Czech Republic is also called ‘The Golden City’, 'The Mother of Cities’, but its most fitting name is the ‘City of 100 Spires’. In the old town there are the towers of the City Hall, the Tyn temple and the Magazine. The puppet play of its famous Astronomical clock is marveled at by thousands every hour.
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Cities of the World volume 9
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English
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The Eternal City, where all roads lead. The heart of the former ancient empire is anchored firmly in the 21st century.
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Cities of the World volume 12
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The characteristic white-walled buildings of Santorini are standing upon each other in happy disorder. The narrow alleys show us a new miracle at each turn. The top of our house is the other house’s balcony, from where there is a perfect view of the dark blue water of the Aegean Sea.
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Cities of the World volume 3
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English
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The beautiful island of Bali is full of volcanic mountains and crater lakes. On its fertile soil rice, tea and coconut are grown. The main elements of the landscape are the emerald green rice fields, the untarnished jungle and the steep cliffs. Let us take a visit to one of the National Parks and meet the friendly Balinese people. The religion of the island is a unique mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism.
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Cities of the World volume 16
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English
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Half of Slovenia’s colorful area is covered by forests, but the country also has another part, a tiny, but very nice coastal area on the Adriatic Sea, with such venetian style cities as Izola, Piran and Portoroz, as well as 2,800 meters high mountains and ski resorts.The picturesque lakes Bled and Bohinj both lie in a wonderful landscape. The gem of the karstic area is the Postojna cave.
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Cities of the World volume 13
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English
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Corfu is different from the other Greek islands. Instead of dreary, rocky terrain, one can find lush flora, pine trees, lemon and olive trees. This is the place where Odysseus met Nausicaa, Queen Elizabeth built a palace and where Gerald Durrell fell in love with nature.
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Cities of the World volume 8
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English
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Brussels, being the center of the European Union, is not only the capital of Belgium but of Europe.
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