Cuenca Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Cuenca:
Parque Natural de la Serrania de Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, Nacimiento Del Rio Cuervo, Puente de San Pablo, Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol, Catedral de Santa Maria y San Julian de Cuenca, Ventano del Diablo, Molinos de Viento (WindMill), Segobriga Archaeological Park, Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla la Mancha en Cuenca, Castillo de Belmonte, Ciudad Encantada, Ruta de Las Caras, Monastery of Ucles, Plaza Mayor de Cuenca
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Cáceres Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Cáceres:
Old Town of Caceres, Museo Apple e Historia de la Computacion, Puente de Alcantara, Monfrague National Park, Meandro Melero, Garganta de los Infiernos, Historic Centre of Trujillo, Granadilla, Arco de la Estrella, Plasencia, Barrio Judio de Hervas, Real Monasterio De Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Plaza de San Jorge Caceres, Museo de Caceres, Catedral de Plasencia
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Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela, and is an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia, Spain. Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. The cathedral has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the Way of St. James since the Early Middle Ages, and marks the traditional end of the pilgrimage route. The building is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions.
The grand heart of Santiago, the cathedral soars above the city centre in a splendid jumble of spires and sculpture. Built piecemeal over several centuries, its beauty is a mix of the original Romanesque structure (constructed between 1075 and 1211) and later Gothic and baroque flourishes. The tomb of Santiago beneath the main altar is a magnet for all who come to the cathedral. The artistic high point is the Pórtico de la Gloria inside the west entrance, featuring 200 masterly Romanesque sculptures.
Over the centuries the cathedral has suffered some wear and tear from water seepage, settlement and humidity, and a current restoration program means that you may well find much of the main (western) facade and the Pórtico de la Gloria covered in scaffolding. It's hoped that work on the Pórtico de la Gloria will finish by late 2017, but until then access to it will be restricted to a limited number of guided visits daily: check with the cathedral's Visitor Reception Centre for current information on these.
The cathedral we see today is actually the fourth church to stand on this spot. It has a traditional Latin-cross layout and three naves. The lavish baroque western facade facing Praza do Obradoiro was erected in the 18th century, replacing the weather-damaged Romanesque one. This is traditionally the cathedral's main entrance, but it's currently closed because of the restoration works. Most people therefore enter the cathedral through the south door on Praza das Praterías (beneath the only facade that conserves its original Romanesque structure). Inside, the fantastically elaborate, churrigueresque Altar Mayor (High Altar) rises up from the central crossing where the transepts intersect the nave, with the long main nave stretching away to the west, flanked by majestic rows of Romanesque arches.
From the right side of the ambulatory (walkway) that runs round behind the Altar Mayor, a small staircase leads up to a statue of Santiago that has watched over the cathedral since its consecration in 1211. The faithful queue up to kiss or embrace the statue. From here you emerge on the left side, then descend some steps into the Cripta Apostólica, where we are assured Santiago's remains lie, inside a large 19th-century silver casket. Behind the Altar Mayor is the Puerta Santa, which opens onto Praza da Quintana and is cracked open only in holy years (next in 2021).
A special pilgrims' Mass is usually celebrated at the High Altar at noon daily, with other High Altar Masses at 7.30pm and 9am or 10am. Touristic visits are discouraged during Mass.
For wonderful views of the cathedral's interior from its upper storeys, and of the city from the cathedral roof, take a cathedral rooftop tour.
The artistically unparalleled Pórtico de la Gloria (Galician: Porta da Gloria) stands just inside the cathedral's Obradoiro entrance, at the west end of the nave. If you're unable to see the Pórtico itself because of restoration works, you can at least visit an exhibition on it, which is being maintained for the duration of the restoration in the Pazo de Xelmírez adjoining the cathedral (access to the Pazo is included in tickets for the Museo da Catedral and the rooftop tour). The Pórtico features 200 Romanesque sculptures by Maestro Mateo, who was placed in charge of the cathedral-building program in the late 12th century. These detailed, inspired and remarkably lifelike sculptures add up to a comprehensive review of major figures from the Bible, with the Old Testament and its prophets on the north side, the New Testament and Apostles on the south, and glory and resurrection depicted in the central archway.
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Ipanema - The World Sexiest Beach
Ipanema Beach is famously known for its elegance and social qualities. Two mountains called the Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers) rise at the western end of the beach. The beach is divided into segments by marks known as postos (lifeguard towers). Beer is sold everywhere on the beach along with the traditional cachaça. There are always circles of people playing football, volleyball, and footvolley, a locally invented sport that is a combination of volleyball and football.
In the winter the surf can reach 9 feet. The water quality varies with days of light-blue water to a more murky green after heavy rains. Constant swells keep the water clean. The often treacherous beach break regularly forms barrels.
Just west of this colorful section and towards Leblon is another popular stretch of sand known as Posto 10 (10th lifeguard tower) where young and often beautiful carioca men and women hipsters congregate.
The Travel Channel listed Ipanema Beach as the sexiest beach in the world. A wonderful place isn`t it?
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Formaciones caprichosas de rocas de arenisca, erosionadas por la Naturaleza.
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Thai Elephant Massage - by a Cute Baby Elephant in Koh Samui
In 2007 I volunteered to get a massage from a baby elephant in Thailand, on Koh Samui. The baby elephant was super cute and kept tickling me and also gave me a big wet kiss on my check. Surprisingly, the elephant actually gave a great special massage - with the perfect amount of pressure! It wasn't a Thai Hot Stem Massage of course, but it was impressive and disturbing that a baby elephant could do this. Learn more about how I ended up experiencing this here:
Reading more about how these baby elephants are trained to do these types of 'stunts' - it's pretty shocking. On the PETA Asia-Pacific site it shares videos about how baby elephants are taken from their mothers, tied down, and beaten so severely that they bleed and scream, all in order to force them to perform ridiculous tricks for tourists. To learn more, please take a read of this blog post:
I posted this video ages ago to share just with some family and friends the craziness I experienced. Since recently it has gotten more popular, I would like to encourage you to help spread the word about these types of safaris and the dangers they pose to Thai wildlife.
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The Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm
Camino de Levante 2012 (4): Gotarrendura - Arévalo - Medina del Campo
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Los videodiarios del Camino, cuarta temporada (2012): En el Camino de Levante, cuarta parte
De Gotarrendura a Medina del Campo. Gorriones, cigüeñas, pinos, castillos e iglesias. Ciudades pequeñas. Colza y casi el amarillo que Vincent van Gogh estaba buscando siempre. Casas de adobe que desaparecen y figuras de un carillón que no quieren moverse.
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The Camino Video Diaries, fourth season: On the Camino de Levante, fourth part
From Gotarrendura to Medina del Campo. Sparrows, storks, pine trees, castles and churches. Spanish towns. Rapeseed and almost the yellow tone Vincent van Gogh was always looking for. Vanishing adobe buildings and glockenspiel figures that do not want to move.
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Die Caminovideotagebücher, vierte Staffel (2012): Auf dem Camino de Levante, vierter Teil
Von Gotarrendura nach Medina del Campo. Spatzen, Störche, Kiefern, Burgen und Kirchen. Kleinstädte. Raps und beinahe das Gelb von Vincent van Gogh. Verschwindende Lehmziegelbauten und Glockenspielfiguren, die sich nicht bewegen wollen.
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00:05 Salida del sol en un campo cerca de Gotarrendura
00:17 iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
00:41 cigüeñas en la iglesia de San Martín de Hernansancho
01:39 crucifijo cerca de El Bohodón
01:52 iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de El Bohodón
02:25 en el bosque de pinos
03:35 en Arévalo
03:56 en la Plaza del Arrabal, iglesia de Santo Domingo
04:22 en la Plaza Real
04:41 Puente y arco de Medina
04:52 en el castillo de Arévalo
05:44 vistas de la torre del homenaje
06:00 en la Plaza de la Villa
06:19 la iglesia de Santa María
06:57 la iglesia de San Martín
08:22 la ermita de la Caminata
08:44 el castillo y la salida del sol
09:43 bomba de agua móvil
09:58 la iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Palacios de Goda
10:35 Honquilana: casas de adobe en ruinas
11:51 campos de colza
12:57 el castillo de la Mota
13:38 en Medina del Campo
14:32 la iglesia de Santiago de Medina
15:00 la colegiata de San Antolín y su torre
15:12 el glockenspiel
17:17 Medina del Campo de noche
Beautiful Views From the Sky
Beautiful Views From the Sky
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Hotel Arévalo en Cuenca
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El Hotel Arevalo es un agradable y sencillo alojamiento ubicado en el centro histórico de Cuenca. Se encuentra cerca del parque San Julián y a 15 minutos a pie podrá llegar a los lugares de interés de Cuenca, como las Casas Colgadas, la Catedral o el Museo de Arte Abstracto.
Algunos servicios que ofrece el alojamiento:
- Habitaciones para no fumadores
- Jardín o terrazas
- Sala de reuniones
- Servicio de habitaciones las 24 horas del día
- Parking
- WIFI gratuito
Sobre Cuenca:
Cuenca es una ciudad y municipio perteneciente a la comunidad de Castilla la Mancha, situada en la provincia de mismo nombre. Su localización exacta la sitúa ligeramente hacia el norte de la provincia.
La ciudad tiene un largo recorrido histórico y arquitectónico, apreciable sobre todo en la parte antigua de la ciudad, con edificios como La Catedral o las emblemáticas Casas Colgadas, todo un símbolo en la región. En lo que respecta a los museos, cabe destacar el gran número de ellos en el reducido espacio que ofrece la parte antigua de la ciudad, así como los eventos culturales más conocidos en la zona, como puede ser la Semana de la Música Religiosa o la Semana Santa.
Su ubicación, tirando a centrada dentro de la península, hace que la climatología de la ciudad sea la conocida como mediterránea continental, con unas temperaturas frías en invierno y tendiendo a suaves durante el verano, así como marcadas oscilaciones de temperatura a lo largo del día.
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About the hotel:
The Hotel Arevalo is a nice and simple accommodation located in the historic center of Cuenca. It is located near San Julian Park and 15 minutes walk away from the main attractions of Cuenca, the Hanging Houses as the Cathedral and the Museum of Abstract Art.
Some services offered by the accommodation:
- Non-Smoking
- Garden and terraces
- Meeting Room
- Room service 24 hours a day
- Parking
- Free WIFI
About Cuenca:
Cuenca is both the city and municipality located in the Castilla la Mancha, in the province of the same name. Its exact location is slightly to the north of the province.
The city has a wide history and architecture, especially noticeable in the old part of the city, with buildings like the Cathedral and the emblematic Hanging Houses, a symbol in the region. Respecting to museums, there's a large number of them in the old part of the city. The most popular cultural events in the area, is the Religious Music Week or Easter.
Its location centered within the peninsula, makes the weather of the city known as Continental-Mediterranean, with cold temperatures in winter and tending to smooth over the summer, as well as marked changes in temperature throughout the day.
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Hotel Posada Plaza Mayor en Villafranca del Bierzo (León)
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El Hotel Posada Plaza Mayor está ubicado en Villafranca del Bierzo, en el corazón del Camino de Santiago. Ofrece un total de 15 habitaciones de estilo antiguo pero con un mobiliario moderno (televisión pantalla plana, internet, climatización y baños completos) En el mismo edificio del hotel, se encuentra una farmacia histórica con grandes reliquias.
Algunos servicios que ofrece el alojamiento:
-Calefacción y aire acondicionado en las habitaciones
-Internet en las habitaciones
-Ascensor
-Parking
-Bar
-Teléfono y televisión en las habitaciones
Sobre León:
León ha sido, es y será una ciudad de un continuo ir y venir de gentes de diversos sitios y con diversas formas de entender la vida. Por esto, desde tiempos de los romanos y hasta nuestros días, la ciudad leonesa ha ido acumulando una riqueza patrimonial digna de una capital europea.
Cuando vengas a León olvídate de usar el coche, es una ciudad lo suficientemente pequeña para prescindir de él pero lo suficientemente grande como para estar todo el día admirando sus edificios y sus rincones. La catedral es visita obligada así como el antiguo Convento de San Marcos y la Casa Botines, entre otros.
Cuando llegue la noche y la ciudad comience a prepararse para la vida nocturna, deberás dirigirte al Barrio Húmedo, zona antigua de la ciudad que acoge todos los locales de tapeo, comida y ocio de León. Al estar localizados en una zona muy concreta (y bonita) de la ciudad podrás ir de un local a otro simplemente cruzando la plaza o pasando bajo un arco medieval.
Una idea: si no te importa hacer algo de cola para probar uno de los mejores establecimientos, visita La Bicha, situada en la Plaza San Martín del Barrio Húmedo, y que es conocida por visitantes y parroquianos por servir la mejor morcilla de León.
About Hotel Posada Plaza Mayor:
Hotel Posada Plaza Mayor is placed in Villafranca del Bierzo, in the heart of St James Way. It comprises a total of 15 rooms, designed with an old style but with some modern furniture (flat screen television, Internet, heating and fully equipped bathrooms). Inside of the building, there is a historic pharmacy with enormous relics that nowadays has been converted into a museum.
About Leon:
Leon has been and will be a crowded city full of people from all over the world with different ways of life. That's why, from Roman times to the present day this city has been assembling a great wealth of heritage worthy of any European capital.
Don't use the car when you come to Leon, because it's small enough to go on foot and big enough to spend all day admiring its monuments and corners. The Cathedral is worth visiting as the old Convent of San Marcos and Botines House, among others.
When the sun goes down and the city is starting to prepare for the nightlife, you can visit Barrio Humedo, an ancient area of the city where you will find many places of tapas, food and leisure. It's located in a beautiful area, that will allow you to go from one bar to another just crossing the square or a medieval archery.
A suggestion: If you don't mind waiting a little bit to eat in one of the best restaurants in the area, you should visit La Bicha, located in Plaza San Martin (Barrio Humedo) It's a very popular establishment because of its morcilla (black pudding).
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