Located at the corner of the intersection of crowded streets of downtown Seoul, Deoksugung Palace is, among other things, a palace famous for its elegant path of stone wall. As the only palace that stands alongside modern buildings adds uniqueness to the landscape.
Deoksugung Palace originally belonged to Prince Wolsandaegun (1454 ~ 1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469 ~ 1494) of the Joseon Dynasty. He was promoted to the rank of proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575 ~ 1641) ascended the throne and gave the name of building Gyeongungung Palace in 1611. After those days, the name changed to Deoksugung palace. Read more
Built in 1394, Gyeongbokgung Palace served as principal of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ~ 1910) for its founder, King Taejo and often are considered to be the grandest of the five palaces. Given its full enormity, visitors should bear in mind that through all the gardens takes a little time.
However, once it reaches the throne room of the Pavilion Gyeonghoeru Geunjeongjeon, found forty-eight resting on granite pillars that rise above a lake of lotuses, such efforts have proven, even more, worth worthwhile. Other notable aspects include high-rise pagoda resting on top of the National Folk Museum of Korea and Hwangwonjeong Pavilion, which is centered on a beautiful pond. Read more
It has often been said that Seoul remains a virtual outdoor museum of precious historic relics, a recreational, monumental attraction for both visitors and natives alike. However, from all cultural signpost that dot the city, nothing is more often visited or most greatly admired the “Big Five Palaces.” Built by the kings of Joseon, all remain remarkably well preserved, ideally located and easily accessible. And although one could say that spring is the most ideal time to visit, since all the gardens of the palaces are decorated with cherry blossoms and azaleas, the units remain regularly as a superb break away monotony of urban life that emanates from beyond the stone walls surrounding elegant.
No visit to Seoul would be complete without a stroll through the actual paths Gyeongbokgung, Changgyeonggung or Gyeonghuigung. The opportunity to marvel at the magnificent architecture and beautiful structure, learning first hand of a country so full of history, is an opportunity not to be missed. Read more
Located in the east of the city. There is the Sensoji temple, 1400 years old. The entrance to the temple is located just outside the subway station. Nakamise have to cross a huge market with 87 shops, where you can find everything: food, as in Shimizu-Ya-Do Bairin Jewish, kimonos and yukata in Kazusa-Ya, umbrellas and parasols Nishimija Shoten, toys in Inaba, T-shirts, baseball caps, takeaways, etc.
Temples and Shopping Arcade
Legend has it that in 628 two brothers were fishing in the Sumida River. and took the statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. They decided to return the statue to the river, but do what they did, the goddess appeared again. Sensoji Temple was built in honor of this goddess, and is considered the oldest church in the city. Read more
For over 1200 years, since the transfer of the capital to Kyoto in 794. Until the twentieth century, a culture originated splendid, delicate and unique in the world that is considered the mother culture of Japan. That is why often referred to Kyoto “the Heart of Japan” and said it would be impossible to know the country without visiting this wonderful city, home to some 1,600 temples, 250 shrines, 60 gardens, 24 museums, two imperial villas the most photogenic places in the country.
Many of its churches were founded about a thousand years ago but have been destroyed by earthquakes, fires and wars, to be rebuilt again and again. Because of its historical significance, the city was spared some bombing during the Second World War. Read more
The Yasukuni shrine or sanctuary, north of the Imperial Palace, built to commemorate Japanese war dead and is considered the home of more than two and a half million souls who perished in conflicts, but during Basically World War II. The soldiers fought knowing that, after death, their souls find rest and honored at Yasukuni. This sanctuary has been a source of controversy for reasons Policies from being built in 1869 in honor of the followers of the emperor during the Meiji Restoration. Recently, some ministers have been criticized for attending the annual commemoration of the defeat of Japan that takes place in this enclave.
Close to Ueno station, in the Metropolitan Tokyo Imperial Gift Park, the National Museum displays the largest collection of Japanese art in the world. The museum consists of five buildings with numerous galleries showing collections of antique kimonos and delicate pottery, wood carvings and archeological remains. The vast collection is displayed on a rotating basis, with at least 4,000 objects visible at any time, so the museum always has something new to show. Read more
Tokyo, Japan’s capital, is located in the southwest of the Kanto region on Honshu Island. It is a city full of more s world, with around 12 million inhabitants.
Since the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu established his government here in the early seventeenth century, the city began to develop around Edo Castle. Although much of the city was destroyed during the earthquake of 1923 and under the bombs of the Second World War, returned to restore.
Tokyo is not only the politicians and economic center of Japan, also offers a number of attractions that appeal to visitors as the districts of Ginza, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Shibuya, Akihabara and more. Read more
The Eiffel Tower is the undisputed symbol of Paris, France, and even dare to say that in Europe. Is surely the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Paris. And this tower, designed and built in the Roaring Twenties, “gradually took that privileged place that until then disputed the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and the Louvre.
The Eiffel Tower was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to be held in commemoration of the centenary of the French Revolution. Gustave Eiffel and his company were the entrepreneurs of such a project starting in 1887 was completed in March 1889, just over two years later. The work generated no little controversy, especially among artists of the time, who thought of the tower as an “iron monster” in the middle of the city of romance.
When talking about technical features, the tower is a huge metal structure weighing about 10,000 tons and its height was originally 300 feet, is now 324 meters, including radio and television antenna was added much later. Employ some 200 workers who joined more than 18,000 pieces of iron with 2 million bolts. The foundation measure 30 meters in depth, due to the proximity to the river and the nature of the subsoil.
It consists of three levels, can be accessed through the first two steps, should be encouragement to join the 1665 steps up! Otherwise you can take the elevator, which normally have long queues … Read more
The Jardin des Tuileries, Catherine de Medici whim, is the oldest garden in town and was the first public garden.
[Jardin des Tuileries]
From the twelfth century this vast space had been occupied by factories “tuiles” (a kind of tiles, from which it derives its name) and orchards. In 1564, Catherine de Medicis had built there a palace, the Tuileries Palace, surrounded by a large garden Florentine style, where fountains adorned with sculptures stood out, a maze, lots of ornamental and fruit trees, lawns, potted flowers, garden and even a vineyard …
Large lavish receptions and parties were held in these gardens, which by then were the queen’s personal gardens and were surrounded by high walls. In 1594 they planted cypress trees and lots of mulberry trees for silkworm rearing. Stables and cages with birds also had their place in this small paradise. Read more
The Louvre Museum is one of the most important and oldest in the world: Its art collections meet all ages and cultures around three hundred thousand pieces….
[The Louvre]
The Louvre Museum is the largest museum in Paris and the third in the world in area, with 160,000 square meters, of which just over 58,000 were devoted to exhibitions. Located on the 1st. District in the heart of Paris, is also one of the oldest museums in the world.
The origins of the Louvre Palace dating back to the Middle Ages.
King Philip Augustus, who reigned for 43 years, from 1180-1223, had endowed the city, then the most important and powerful on the continent, a large protective wall. 1190 saw the need to strengthen this wall with the building of a strong castle, the typical Medieval castle surrounded by trenches with a tower, the Grosse Tour du Louvre, to guard the gates of Paris danger threatened by Anglo-Norman. Read more