Places to see in ( Bala - UK )
Places to see in ( Bala - UK )
Bala is a market town and community in Gwynedd, Wales. Formerly an urban district, Bala lies within the historic county of Merionethshire. Bala lies at the north end of Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid), 17 miles (27 km) north-east of Dolgellau.
Bala is little more than one wide street, Stryd Fawr (High Street, literally Great Street). The High Street and its shops can be quite busy in the summer months with many tourists. Bala was ranked having the 20th highest percentage of Welsh language speakers in Wales by electoral division, in the United Kingdom
Set within the Bala Fault, Bala Lake (Welsh: Llyn Tegid) is the largest natural lake in Wales at almost 4 miles in length and half a mile wide. At 138 feet, its depths could hide the tower of St Giles Church in Wrexham and still have 3 feet of water above. The lake has occasionally been known to freeze over—most recently in the severe winters of 1947 and 1963. The rare Gwyniad fish — trapped in the lake at the end of the last Ice Age, some 10,000 years ago — is in danger because its natural home is increasingly unsuitable. A member of the whitefish family, it is found only in Bala Lake.
Cwm Hirnant, a valley running south from Bala, gives its name to the Hirnantian Age in the Ordovician Period of geological time. Bala lies on the A494, a major trunk road that leads to Dolgellau, 18 miles to the southwest, and to Ruthin, Mold and Queensferry to the northwest. The closest major urban areas to Bala are Wrexham at 30 miles, Chester at 40 miles, and Liverpool, 52 miles to the northeast.
The Afon Tryweryn, a river fed from Llyn Celyn which runs through Bala, is world-famous for its white water kayaking. International governing bodies, the International Canoe Federation, the European Canoe Union and the British Canoe Union all hold national and international events there. The Canolfan Tryweryn National Whitewater Centre has its home in Bala. There are at least three local campsites that cater for the influx of canoeists from many parts of the world.
An annual music festival known as 'Wa Bala' is also held in the town. The venue hosts local Welsh bands and is similar in format to Dolgellau's Sesiwn Fawr. Nearby are the mountains Aran Fawddwy and Arenig Fawr. Coleg y Bala is at the top of the hill on the road towards Llyn Celyn. The Victoria Hall is a small old cinema, that had been a community hall. There are several chapels: notably Capel Mawr and Capel Bach. The livestock market on Arenig Street is still going strong. Bro Eryl estate was built just after World War II.
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Forget Sushi... Try Wushi! After Japanese Name Welsh Market Town of Conwy a Must-See UK Destination
Conwy was named in Japan as one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Was only UK destination to make the shortlist and now tagged 'must-see'. Llandudno-based East makes the wushi from lamb, leeks and lavabread. A Welsh town has created its own version of sushi named 'wushi' after being voted the most picturesque place to visit in the UK by the Japanese. The picturesque town of Conwy, which has a 750-year-old castle, was named in Japan as one of the most beautiful places in Europe and the most stunning tourist spots in Britain. In order to provide a taste of home for Japanese tourists Visit Conwy partnered with East - a Llandudno-based pan Asian restaurant - and transformed the traditional raw fish dish using typical Welsh ingredients, including lamb, leeks and laverbread. The traditional black laverbread made from seaweed has been used as a wrapping for the delicate morsels and the seafood element comes from cockles and sewin - a sea trout found in the coastal waters of Wales. Conwy was the only UK destination to make the shortlist and is now being promoted as a must-see stop for Japanese tourists. The Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA), asked 300 of its top travel agent professionals to choose the 30 most beautiful villages in Europe. As a result of its presence on the list, Conwy is being included in the upcoming schedule for tourism promotion throughout Japan at expos and conferences, as well as in the media. Sam Nayar, Chair of the Destination Conwy Steering Group, said: 'It was a huge honour for Conwy town and Wales to be recognised in this way and our Welsh sushi is a fun, but respectful nod back to Japan. 'It's also a way to celebrate The Year of Adventure in Wales and encourage people to try Welsh ingredients in a unique way. 'We've affectionately called the new creation wushi and it will hopefully bit a hit with diners, and a permanent fixture on East's menu.' Hisae Driver, head chef at East, said: 'When we were asked to take part in this project to celebrate Conwy's fantastic news, we jumped at the chance to do something so quirky. We think our Welsh sushi will prove to be very popular. If it catches on, it might become a Welsh tradition.' Conwy is a walled market town and community in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales. It is encircled by walls over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers. It has a population of around 14,700.
The Victoria Memorial : memorial to Queen Victoria of England
The Victoria Memorial, officially called Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria of the United Kingdom, located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India. It currently serves as a museum and a tourist attraction. It is an autonomous organisation within the Indian Ministry of Culture.
The memorial was designed by Sir William Emerson using Indo-Saracenic style, incorporating Mughal elements in the structure. Lord Redesdale and Sir David Prain designed the gardens. The foundation stone of the memorial was laid down in the year 1906. The monument was intended to serve as a tribute to the success of the British Empire in India.
Architect Sir William Emerson laid down the actual plan of the memorial. The design of the structure represents a fusion of British and Mughal architecture. White Makrana marbles were used in the construction of Victoria Memorial Hall and the building was inaugurated in the year 1921. The massive hall is 338 feet (103 m) by 228 feet (69 m) and rises to a height of 184 feet (56 m).
British government money was not used in its construction at all. Rather, the British Indian states, along with the individuals who wanted some favours from the British government, were the main contributors towards the cost of building the Victoria Memorial Hall.
The massive Victoria Memorial stands enclosed within 64 acres (260,000 m2) of blooming gardens. It houses a museum containing a large collection of memorabilia relating to Queen Victoria and the British presence in India as well as other exhibits. The Memorial also contains a Royal Gallery housing a number of portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and paintings illustrating their lives.
After India gained independence in the year 1947, certain additions were made to the Victoria Memorial. These additions formed National Leader's Gallery, containing the portraits and relics relating to Indian independence.
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Egypt - A Journey Down The Nile
Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, including the Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx. This video charts a route down the Nile stopping off at the amazing temples and sights along the way.
Pashupatinath temple - Hindu worship - Kathmandu - Nepal
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A local man explains the different aspects to this most holy of Hindu temples.