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Egyptian Pyramids
The Pyramids of Egypt are all vestiges bequeathed to us by the Egyptians of antiquity, the most prodigious and famous monuments of this civilization, and in particular, the three great pyramids of Giza, the tombs or cenotaphs of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre Micerino, and whose construction dates back to the great majority of scholars, the period known as the Old Kingdom of Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza, built by Cheops (Khufu) is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Background
The mastaba, almost prismatic construction, it was the burial of the kings of the Archaic period in Egypt. The reasons for the passage of the pyramids mastabas not well known, but generally mentions the desire to reach heights increasingly significant to express the importance and power of the deceased pharaoh.
Classical pyramids
This type of pyramid is the stage that leads, in the final stage of evolution, to the classic pyramids of smooth surfaces, of the Fourth Dynasty (c. 2500 BC), the most famous are the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Micerino, built on the plateau of Giza, near Cairo.
Other pharaohs of Dynasty IV began construction of their pyramids, as Djedefre (Abu-Rawash) and Neb-ka (Zawyet el-Aryaman) but remained unfinished. The last Pharaoh Shepseskaf, erected a monument as a large stone sarcophagus in Saqqara. Continue reading
Beautiful Landscapes of Egypt
The beautiful landscapes of Egypt are part of what tourists will be able to observe during your trip and is something that usually like pretty much all tourists, they encounter with the beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed. Find beautiful landscapes in Egypt is at least very simple and very attractive is also able to enjoy them all on our way through this interesting country, a place where the beautiful landscapes we find them in many areas.
Egypt is one of the countries where the tourists seek to find beautiful natural landscapes that enjoyment, especially since Egypt is a very interesting and attractive for all tourists who usually tend to make such trips. Egypt is a natural and offers many cities in which we actively enjoy our trip. Of course Egypt is a very desirable place in which to experience beautiful landscapes, monuments of great importance and of course many other attractions.
No doubt know Egypt is a nice experience and well worth. In this video you will be able to find some fascinating and beautiful landscapes of Egypt, landscapes that you will encounter during your trip to Egypt and therefore is a good way to start tour Egypt, you then live to see during your trip, an interesting trip you can do to Egypt.
Trip To Egypt
General Tourist Information on Egypt
BASIC FACTS
Official name: Gumhurriya Misr Al Arabeyes (Arab Republic of Egypt).
Egypt, Population: 64 million inhabitants.
Capital: Cairo 16 million inhabitants.
Language: Arabic (official), usually in tourist areas are spoken, English, French and even Spanish.
Currency: Egyptian Pound (L.E.). One Euro equals approximately 7 L.E. (September 2006).
Religion: Muslim 90%. Coptic from 10 to 12%.
Regime: Republic “Democratic.”
CONDUCT AND CUSTOMS
Egypt is a country that despite having some customs different from those of Spain is very westernized, and people are very familiar with tourism, so that they respect the customs of those who visit your country. Any doubt as recommended behavior is to target the tourist guide and this will clarify any questions.
The main feature of Egypt is respect who respects him, so we can highlight for example the custom of the Egyptians are not to enter mosques in shorts, the tourists appreciate very much like the Egyptian respect this custom and not falling with this type of pants, despite that if any of the tourists do not have long pants or skirts, to enter the mosque will make delivery of a layer to cover.
Another of their customs to enter the mosques is that of shoes. Some Mosques in allowing the entry of tourists, give them cloth slippers to place over their shoes and not have to remove their shoes, yet the same guide provide advance notice is advisable to wear what clothes to a visit to the mosque.
The Egyptians have an open and happy with the traveler stands above all his great hospitality to visitors.
Plaza de San Marcos in Venice
The Plaza de San Marcos is located in the heart of Venice. It measures 180 meters long by 70 meters wide and is the only one piazza in Venice, since it is Piazzale rest or fields.
Its construction began in the ninth century by adopting the current size and shape in 1177, 100 years after being paved.
The Plaza de San Marcos is one of the most beautiful places in the world, Napoleon Bonaparte was defined as “the most beautiful room of Europe.”
The square is the lowest place in Venice so that, when there are “aqua high” is the first in flood. When this happens, the authorities placed gateways for transit of citizens and visitors. Depending on the time and, if we’re lucky (or unlucky, depends for whom), we see the square filled with water.
Points of Interest
The most important buildings of the square are St. Mark’s Basilica, Ducal Palace, Museo Correr, the Campanile (the bell tower of the basilica) and the Torre dell’Orologio.
The Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
The Ducal Palace of Venice
The Basilica and Plaza de San Marcos, represent one of the most famous and photographed landscapes in the world, perhaps due in part to their great harmony and beautiful architecture.
For centuries, the Ducal Palace served three functions of vital importance in the political and social life of Venice. The place was used as a residence for the Duke, as the seat of city government and a courthouse. Precisely this was where the most important decisions that set the fate of Venice and Europe were taken by the most influential figures from different periods.
In fact, when the palace was built, had a design similar to a castle with towers and strong walls, as the location of a focal point for access to the sea. However, under time passed, and due to some accidents involving fires, the building was rebuilt and remodeled to what we know today.
Currently, the Ducal Palace is a museum open to the public that shows a variety of exhibits of great historical interest. Enter the palace is a good experience even for those who are not interested in history, as the grand design of the interiors of the palace more than a wonder.
The Bridge of Sighs
The visit also will cross the famous Bridge of Sighs that was built in Baroque style in the seventeenth century, gives access to the dungeons of the palace. The name of the bridge is given as the path that followed the death row because, from their windows, were last seen on the Laguna Veneta.
Curiously, in the Ducal Palace is also the Bocca di Leone, a kind of mailbox with lion face where once could expose the illegal practices of citizens.
The Venetian Bridge of Sighs
Venice, the “city of canals”: One of those interesting places that highlight the beauty of the city is the Bridge of Sighs.
According to historical data on the website dumps ArteHistoria, this bridge was built in 1602 by Antonio Contino with the aim of linking courts and the prisons of the Ducal Palace with the building of new prisons. It was only in the nineteenth century by Lord Byron, which is building acquired its current name since for him, the prisoners on a bridge crossing sighed, knowing that losing freedom.
Years passed and today, Bridge of Sighs is one of the most preferred by tourists to take pictures when they travel to Venice. Is that its history, its construction and its location make it one of the most picturesque historic sites, intriguing, romantic and distinctive in Venice. What makes the search for cheap hotels in Venice near this bridge is virtually impossible at any time of year. It is a similar situation in London with regard to staying near Tower Bridge. It is also almost impossible to find cheap hotels as there many luxury hotels around these popular tourist locations. If you are traveling on a luxury travel budget, then London hotels here on Travel Intelligence are probably more for you.
If you have not visited, remember that you have two ways to access it: one is to know the inside advantage to visit the Ducal Palace and the other, perhaps the romantic alternative is to go under the bridge, gondola rides. Sounds interesting, right? To enhance the sentimental meaning attributed to the Bridge of Sighs, we recommend that this tour of Venice as you do in the company of your partner. You will see that being together in this city, the tourist attractions will become much more romantic and seductive.
And if you do enough with this bridge or want to compare with others in the same style, you can move to Cambridge, Oxford or Barranco (Lima, Peru), where there are other Bridge of Sighs.
Piazzale Roma
The Piazzale Roma is the last place of Venice can be reached by road. It is the place where the bridge ends of Liberty and where the buses to go to the mainland.
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The Piazzale Roma is a place devoid of any tourist attractions, but is a must for all travelers arriving by bus from Venice Marco Polo, Treviso and Mestre.
Communication from Piazzale Roma to Venice
The Piazzale Roma is located near the Santa Lucia train station and also has a Vaporetto stop itself.
From Piazzale Roma vaporetto station can reach the main attractions in Venice and Murano, Lido and other nearby islands.
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Visit Venice
Are you planning a trip to Venecia? If so sure you have many doubts assaulted last (or not so latest) minute. For us Venice is the most beautiful town in Italy with Rome, for this and to help you with your trip, we’ve created this guide to Venice.
What is Venice?
Venice is a collection of 120 islands linked by bridges. We get to Venice from Mestre by the Ponte della Libertà, reaching the Piazzale Roma.
As you can imagine, the city has suffered periodic flooding from the beginning. Today the city is considered threatened by the repeated floods. In spring and fall usually raise the water level, which is often the Piazza San Marco is flooded to the extent that the authorities have to put walkways for pedestrians to walk.
More general information or the history of Venice.
Why visit Venice?
As for us has been a magical destination, we can think of hundreds of reasons to visit Venice. If we had to take just one, it is a unique city in the world and completely different from the rest, with a unique spirit that makes everyone should visit.
We leave a small video with photos of our guide.