Love Landmark: Taj Mahal
January 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm | Posted in Gala Hotels, cheap hotels, accommodation | Leave a commentTags: agra city, thirteenth child, arcitecture, mimar sinan, agra, india, india tour, galahotel, online booking, taj mahal
Reportedly, so many years ago Mughal emporer Shah Jahan felt in love his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. They had thirteen children and Mumtaz Mahal got pregnant her fourteenth child. Then, Mughal emporer Shah Jahan heard news about his wifes death while he was waiting his 14th child. Emporer was named Gauhara Begum but he felt a deep suffer. For his favorite wife, he mourned who decided to leave a streak in the world.
” Taj Mahal in Sunrise ”
Afterthat, he ordered to call the best architectures of period of the time and who wanted the finest example of Mughal arcitecture. After Mumtaz Mahal death, he lost his concern about state affairs, emporer interested art and arcitecture in his mourning time who consoled himself . Mughal emporer Shah Jahan searched solaces and then he was started Taj Mahal construction. According to legend, tomb workers hand had cut because of they would not made an arcitecture like Taj Mahal.
” Reflection of Taj Mahal ”
Today the most visited place of India is Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal seems so many points of the Agra city. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian. Turkish and Indian architectural styles. This tomb is accepted as the most beautiful/biggest landmark in the world for love. Regarding to Mumtaz Mahal died during the birth of their 14th child, Taj Mahal was constructed her memory. In indian culture, womens are sacred who died during the birth our their child so Mumtaz Mahal was also accepted as a sacred woman.
” Mumtaz Mahal “
“ Shah Jahan on the Peacock Throne “
Architectures of Taj Mahal were Mehmed Isa Efendi and Mehmed Efendi Ismail who were students of Mimar Sinan. Calligraphist of Taj Mahal was Serdar Efendi who wrote on Taj Mahal. They were also invited from Istanbul. Construction had started in 1632, had finished in 1652 20 years after. The dome of the Taj Mahal was made from white marble and its height is 82 meters which was maden by architecture Mehmed Ismail Efendi also whole of Taj Mahal construction was used white marble, too. Alem- the crescent (sometimes with a star attached) made out of bronze or copper which is placed on the domes and at the peak of the mosques and minarettes- was maden from gold and it is also on the dome. The tomb has 4 minarets that was amden from white marble. Calligraphist of Taj Mahal Serdar Efendi wrote the whole of Yasin Surah from Quran.
” Taj Mahal interior “
” Handiwork of Taj Mahal “
Mughal emporer Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal’s sandukas- empty coffin or sarcophagus placed over the grave of an eminent person are in upstairs, under the dome.
” Tombs of Mughal emporer Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal “
The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia and over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. The translucent white marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan, the jasper from Punjab, jade and crystal from China. The turquoise was from Tibet and the Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, while the sapphire came from Sri Lanka and the carnelian from Arabia. In all, twenty eight types of precious and semi-precious stones were inlaid into the white marble.
” Taj Mahal Main Gate “
The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:
Should guilty seek asylum here,
Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin.
Should a sinner make his way to this mansion,
All his past sins are to be washed away.
The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs;
And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.
In this world this edifice has been made;
To display thereby the creator’s glory.
” Love Mausoleum Taj Mahal was built Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal “
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City of Goddess Athena: Athens
January 2, 2012 at 3:45 pm | Posted in accommodation, cheap hotels, Gala Hotels, galahotels, Online Booking | Leave a commentTags: Acropolis in Ancient Age, Agora Museum, Ancient Agora in Monastirtaki, Athens, Greek, Olympion Temple, Stoa of Zeus Eleutherious, The Museum of Greek Folk Art
Once upon a time, Athens was a very new city which was built and it was also yet unnamed. Goddess Athena and God Poseidon were rival about to be patron deity of Athens. Then, they aggreed to give one gift for Athenians and also Athenians would choose the gift they preferred. Next, Poseidon struck his the ground his trident caused a spring water. However, the citizens and gods did not like this water because it was salty. Afterthat, Athena came there who planted a seed in the ground, which grew up became lovely olive tree. Jury and citizens liked olive tree so the patron of deity was Athena.
” Godess Athena was named her name: Athens “
“ Patron of deity was Athena “
“ Athena and Poseidon. Side a from a Faliscan red-figure volute-krate “
Athens is a magic city in Greece which has 3000 years old. Athens seems like a maze when you climb up to Acropolis. Acropolis is known all over the world and that is also the most famous protected area is Because of Athens streets are intricate. Athens is the magic capital city in Greece which had adored by Gods and people along history. In addition, Athens hosts marvellous memories and Athens is also known as a place where was born civilization.
” Acropolis in ancient Athens “
” The Agora in Ancient Athens “
Prehistoric civilizations were generally built in Athens so the most important successful architectural buildings were constructed in Athens and it was created history of humanity.
“ Acropolis And Full Moon “
Sacred Acropolis’ year of built 5. Century before christ, it means the age of the famous Periclis so Acropolis still shines as Pendelikon marble whiteness. Acropolis has a variable temples dating from 5. Century before christ. Ancient Athens was built in that area also Athens architecture. That gorgeous landmark is seen everywhere of Athens. Starting point of Athens trips is Acropolis. Acropolis means acro ” high place ” and polis “ city “ in Greek. In Ancient Greek, the main purpose of the city planning was building place where could lived by Gods so acropolises were built in Greek. Acropolis in Ancient Age was very important in terms of Ancient Greek religion as well as military. Athena Nike Temple, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Propylaion are also in that hill which was built in 5.Century before Christ.
“ Temple of Athena Nike “
“ Erechtheion “
” The Parthenon Temple Acropolis, Athens“
Ancient Agora in Monastiraki, the most important place of Greek which was as politic, commercial, social and governmental centre of Greek. Shopping areas in ancient time were in also Monastiraki. Agora Museum and Stoa of Zeus Eleutherious and the others are in that ancient time bazaar.
“ The Ancient Agora of Athens is located in the city centre “
“ Monastirtaki “
Benaki Museum ( Kolonaki ), The Museum of Greek Folk Art- Plaka, Olympian Temple ( Syntagma ), Dionysus Theatre, National Archeology Museum ( Exarhia ), neoclassical houses, Turkish mosques, Byzantion churches, Plaka and Anafiotika historical centre of population are give hint rich history of Athens.
“ The Museum of Greek Folk Art “
“ Theater of Dionysus, south slope of the Acropolis, Athens, 4th c. BC “
“ Temple of Olympian Zeus Athens Greece “
“ Gold jewelry from Mycenae, in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens “
“ Plaka Anafiotika, Athens “
Athens is a cosmopolitan city which is also impressed by Hellenistic Culture. Hellen Festival is the best example of that culture. By the way, Athens is one of the symbol of European art.
Cine Pari Cinema in Plaka and Aigli Cinema in Zappeio are important open-air cinemas of Athens and they are very popular especially in summer. Ballet, opara, classical music, conferences and exhibitions are in Megeron Mousikis Athenon which is the one of modern concert saloon of Athens. Herodes Atticus Theatre, comedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides represent from examples of Ancient Greek. Mathematician Plato, tragedy writers Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides was born in Athens.
” Statues of ancient Greek philosopers Plato (left) and Socrates (right) “
Monastraki was named Small Monestry which was centre of Athens in Ottoman Empire. Turkish Bazaar, Fethiye and Tzastrakis mosques and Ermou Street in Monastraki whick seems like in Ottoman Era and it also bears the stamp of dönem the period of Ottoman Era.
“ Plaka Athens “
Rembetika is the best example of the ancient Greek songs. Night life of Athens is Tavernas- a small Greek restaurants are indispensable element of “ to do list in Athens ”. Psistarias anly serve grilled meat, You must visit tavernas in Plaka and you also taste anise-flavored Greek liquor and metaxa of course you must taste mezes- small portions of starters typical of Turkish and Greek cuisine. Greek cuisine has a very large menü which was impressed Turkish, ancient Greek and Italian cuisines and it is also encircled by Meditterranean dishes. Olive oil, olive oil dishes, seafood, mezes and salads are famous in Greek. Olive oil has been still important since goddess Athena.
” Tavernas “
Greek cuisine examples are in Athens. Athens restaurants served with their traditional meal especially in Plaka. Athens Japanese Sushi, Indian dishes, beverages and ancient Greek wines are also some favorite Athens’ foods. Monastraki and Psirri districts are served different beverages and Greek dishes.
” Mediterranean delights abound at Greek Taverna’s ”
Athens offers alternatives for shoppinglovers as jewellery, antique, crafts, dresses, fashinable clothes, modern designs, ornaments, …etc.
” Colorful Athens Store “
Athens is City of Goddess Athena where is capital city of Greek. If you want seethis ancient city, you must visit Athens before die. Greek culture, Goddess Athena, delicious meals and Rembetika music is welcame you in Athens.
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Topkapı Palace: An Empire Centre
December 24, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Posted in accommodation, bed & breakfast, cheap hotels, Destinations, Gala Hotels | 1 CommentTags: cheap hotel, cheap hotels, early booking, gala hotels, hagia eirene, hotel, hotels, istanbul, istanbul hotels, photos, topkapı palace, travel
Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, which is the most oldest and widest palace from past to present in the world. Topkapı Palace was located in Sarayburnu which is also Ottoman Empire’s control centre. The capital city of Ottoman Empire was controlled from Topkapı Palace where was lived on Ottoman Sultan and his dynasty. Topkapı Palace was used as a control central. Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years.
” Topkapı Palace View “
In addition, Topkapı Palace had built in 1465, after twelve years of Fall of Costantinople in Fatih Sultan Mehmed Era ( 1451-1481 ). In early years, the name of the Topkapı Palace was Saray-ı Cedid-i Amire which means new palace. Fatih Sultan Mehmed had wanted to Topkapı Palace had consist of many mansions and rooms not only one building. So, construction had started regarding to special desire of the Sultan. In Ottoman Era had been added and recondited somethings to building. In fact, Topkapı Palace’s area was 700.000 square meters but its area is 80.000 square meters now.
” Topkapı Palace’s area ”
In 1825, Topkapı Palace was reconstructed as of wood and its name was called Topkapı Palace, all that area. Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years. Topkapı Palace is used as a museum since 1924. There are 10 mosques, 3 namazgahes, ( open- air prayer place, usually an unroofed and stone platform ) 8 dormitory buildings, 14 Turkish Bathes- Hammam, 2 hospitals, 2 pharmacies, 5 schools, 12 libraries, 7 treasure houses, 6 towers, 22 fountains, 11 shafts, 2 cisterns, 6 pools, 2 bubble levels, 1 hanging garden, 20 dome kitchens, 348 rooms, and saloons, and summerhouses in Sarayburnu, in Topkapı Palace. Moreover, Topkapı Palace’s view sees Golden Horn, Marmara Sea and The Bosphorus. Topkapı Palace is a large palace which was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans and it is also known the first foundation place of Istanbul in acropolis hill. Work arts is exhibited in Topkapı Palace one of a kind masterpieces in the world. The functions as a palace are very different. Topkapı Palace was not only a palace where was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultan, governmental center of state affairs, meeting point of cabinet, state coffers, mint and the place where has archives. Variable tiles, woodworks and architectural style.
“ Topkapı Palace and Golden Horn View “
First Courtyard is known Bab-ı Hümayun which is entered Imperial Gate. First Courtyard functioned is the largest of all the courtyards of the palace. Memoralized fountain in the outdoor which is better examples of 18. Century Turkish Art. In First Courtyard, there are milt, wood depot, special vegetable gardens, palace oven and troop of guardsmen. Çinili Köşk and Archeology Museum are also in First Courtyard. In addition, Hagia Eirene Museum is in First Courtyard.
” First Courtyard, Imperial Gate “
“ Hagia Eirene Museum ”
Second Courtyard is the centre of the state and government which is also called Diwan Square. Only Sultans rode a horse in these area where was hosted official ceremonies. Tower of Justice is in there where is located between the Imperial Council and the Harem. All of Istanbul and harbour had peeped whose enterance is Harem part.
” Tower of Justice “
Harem enterance opens to the Room of Sultan’s Mother then the other of apartments. Big Turkish Bath and Sultan Saloon with Dome are next parts of th Harem. There are a lot of fountains and owens in Harem. Big saloon with interesting pools and fountains was III. Murad Era work art and also it has several figurative tiles in there. Deep part of the saloon opens Yemiş Odası- Fruit Room which was decorated intersting fruit and flower patterns.
” Harem Enterance ”
All of the service team, hierarchical group, Sultan’s Mother- she was also owner of Harem, concubines, eunuchs, the sultan’s consorts, the princes and the favourites, the concubines, the Chief Harem Eunuch and dynasty were lived Harem. Numbeer of apartments are not known nowaday but many of the rooms, apartments and feauwere designed by Mimar Sinan.
” Courtyard of Harem “
Imperial Treasure is the richest collection of the world. Work arts are otantic and original which exhibite four rooms. Turkish Jewellery in variable centuries, with Far- East, European and Indian work arts are charmed to its visitors. Hoods, crowns, emerald hangers, jade, spelter and pebble wonderous work arts, Russian, Chinese, Persian, Indian handmade fine art woks, in the jewel collection of the Ottoman imperial house- Kaşıkçı Elması, two big candlestick which was made from pure gold, ceremony swords and daggers, Topkapı Dagger, jewelleries and rings, in the jewel collection of the Ottoman imperial house, shields of III. Mustafa, gold cradle are in treasure house.
” Topkapi Palace Museum, Hereke carpet with a fountain design ”
” In the Jewel Collection of the Ottoman Imperial House- Kaşıkçı Elması “
” Topkapı Palace Dagger ”
Privy Chamber houses the Chamber of the Sacred Relics in Topkapı Palace which was constructed by Mimar Sinan. It houses what are considered to be the most sacred relics of the Muslim World. Quran is always recited in Chamber of the Sacred Relics and visitor hear Quran and see Sacred Relics. Century of 16., The Ottoman Empire conquested Egypt which carried the Sacred Relics and until that time The Ottoman Empire protected all of them. In the Chamber of the Sacred Relics includes the cloak of the Prophet Muhammad, two swords, a bow, seal, one tooth, a hair of his beard, his battle sabres, an autographed letter, the swords of the first four Caliphs, The Staff of Moses,one of the first monuscript Qurans, the Key of Kaaba, private persons swords,the turban of Joseph and a carpet of the daughter of Mohammed and other relics which are known as the Sacred Trusts in Topkapı Palace.
” Drawer of Hırkay-ı Saadet From Sacred Relics Room Topkapı Palace “
” Stewpot of propet Abraham in Topkapı Palace “
Sultans dresses are also in Topkapı Palace which are exhibited right side of courtyard. However, Sultans dresses are matchless in the world. Approximately 2500 dresses was hidden in special chests. Silk, silver and gold brocades Sultans dresses are exhibited with silk carpet and special sajjade.
“ Costumes Of The Ottoman Sultans, Topkapı Palace ”
Watch Collection Chamber is the most ricest collection. In the enterance , watches are there which were own Turkish Artist. Invaluable wall and table clocks, hunting watches are dated centuries of 16.-19.
” From Breguet Clocks Exhibition in Topkapı Palace “
Sultan Portrait Gallery exhibited Sultans oil paintings which also has variable documentaries, books, miniatures, writing set. In addition, exhibitions are consisted of beauty work arts.
” Portrait of Fatih Sultan Mehmed “
” Portrait of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman “
Nowadays, Topkapı Palace is visited by big tourist groups which is served as a museum. In 1985, Topkapı Palace was listed Unesco World Heritage List. The palace complex has hundreds of rooms and chambers. The Topkapı Palace is in the Sultanahmet neighborhood near Eminonu in the Old City area, and is open daily between 09:00 – 17:00 except on Tuesdays.Add your ”to do list” visit Istanbul and visit Topkapı Palace.
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Heaven in The World: Hawaii
December 16, 2011 at 8:23 am | Posted in accommodation | Leave a commentTags: cheap hotels, gala hotels, galahotels, hawaii, hawaii hotels, honeymoon vacations, hotel, hotels, photos, summer bookings, top destinations, travel
Hawaii is known with its nature, volcanos, beaches, ethnic culture, flowers, etc. Hawaiian weather is always sunny so there is no word in Hawaiian language as a weather condition.
” Awa’awapuhi Trail Kauai, Hawaii ”
Hawaii has big eight islands and one hundred-twenty-four isles. Approximately fourty language or patois have been spoken in Hawaii so it is multicultural place. Hawaii is also one of the state of the Usa but it is a unique state. Furthermore, Hawaii consists of island where is not in South America. There are many ethnic groups as a minorities in Hawaii. Japanese people are second big ethnic group in Hawaii. Otherwise, Hawaii has many volcanos whose are still active. Hawaiian Hula Dancers are also famous in the world.
“ Hawaiian Hula Girls “
Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai ve Niihau are the big chain islands of the Hawaii. Hawaii is also name of the achipelago because of that Hawaii island is known as a big island.
” Oheo-Maui in Hawaii “
” Lanikai Beach Oahu, Hawaii ”
“Kauai Island in Hawaii ”
“ Niihau Island in Hawaii ”
“ Kahoolawe Island in Hawaii ”
“ Lanai Island in Hawaii ”
Volcanic Hawaii Islands is a natural wonder. Twenty-one seasons are on the earth but Hawaiian wonderful season added five more. Volcano in the island, it is possible to sky in winter. Hawaii is a heaven with is magnificent hotels, different atmosphere, sea with black sand, varied palm trees and coco trees, golf courses are together in Hawaii. By the way, sea with black sand was occured lava thus Hawaiian sand is also different.
” Lavaflow in Hawaii ”
Hawaii is called the island of powered volcano goddess Pele. The other name is the Big Island. There is a place with volcanic lavas and green which is interwine in these island. The other behindhand islands are totally smaller than Big Island approximately double the amount of total area. Hawaii is occured five volcanic mountaion eruption eight hundred of years ago. In there, there are so many place which is seen except sea and sun relationship. Volcano Art Center is a museum that exhibited Hawaiian artists and photographers art works. This museum is spectacular place with its work arts.
“ Secret beach Kauai Hawaii ”
Hamakua Coast Highway has two municipal town whose name is Honokaa and Waipio. Two municipal town is called Valley of the Kings. Rent a jeep and take the roan on Valley of the Kings. You must see domestic shelters Puuhonua and Honaunau where are people took shelter in wartime.
” Hamakua Coast Highway ”
Honolulu City in Hawaii, which is a capital city of the state where is in Ohau, and also the biggest town. In these place has got high buildings, apartments, skyscrapers and big highways. Some people thinks that industrialization and urbanization misuse the nature and beauty of island. Nevertheless, nature was saved in Hawaii. Some of cities of Hawaii are Hilo, Kāne’ohe, Kailua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, and Līhu’e.
” Honolulu City in Hawaii ”
Waikiki in Hawaii, which is a name which is became one with Hawaii. Waikiki is southern part of Oahu where is also breezy place of the capital city of Honolulu. Skyscrapers, restaurants, shopping malls, chic boutiques are very crowded and in beach of islands.The famous hotels of the island are the seaside.
” Waikiki Hawaii Island ”
” Waikiki Beach at Sunset “
Hanauma Beach in Hawaii, which is very beautiful place of the island. Feature of the beach is dormant crater whosse was became as a different part of the beach. Moreover, in that crater has variable goldfishes.
” Hanauma Beach in Hawaii ”
Foster Botanical Garden in Hawaii shows you all type of herbs of the region. In addition, orchids are attractive.
” Foster Botanical Garden ”
Diamond Hill is a viewpoint of the island which sees Waikiki Harbour and Waikiki beach. Also, Diamond Hill’ height is two hundred thirty two metres. To go and return to Diamond Hill is ninety minutes.
” Diamond Hill View ”
Kapiolani Park in Hawaii, which is one of old parks of Hawaii which charms its rose gardens furthermore public concert and ethnic dance are arranged in Kapiolani Park.
“ Queen Kapiolani Park at Sunset, Oahu, Hawaii ”
Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, which is harbour that changed destiny of the world. Otherwise, Pearl Harbour is known as a place of Second World War. USS Arizona and USS Missouri are represented Second World War destiny whose also in the same harbour after years. Japanese Amicable Agreement was signed in USS Missouri, this time, which casted anchor to near of USS Arizona which was also raided Second World War invasion, firstly. USS Arizona accept as a symbol of Japanese attack on 7 Aralık 1941.
” A Memorial of Pearl Harbor Disaster”
Hawaiian Islands are must see places in the world for first timers and it is a experience destination for that reason you should see Hawaii before die.
Tallinn Opens Medieval Pages With Festivals
October 13, 2011 at 12:54 pm | Posted in accommodation, bed & breakfast, Destinations, Gala Hotels, galahotels, Online Booking | Leave a commentTags: alexander nevsky cathedral, estonia, gala hotels, tallinn, tallinn estonia, tallinn hotel, tallinn opera and ballet fest, tallinn photos, tallinn salsa fest, tallinn song fest
Tallinn is a middle age beauty city which is capital and main port city of Estonia. Tallinn has so many towers which rears up to sky besides it has streets with kerbstone which is also narrow streets. This specialities are enough to go to the faerie in Tallinn.
“Tallinn Old City Streets”
“Historic Centre of Tallinn“
“Tallinn‘s Back Street”
“Tallinn Towers”
“St. Catherine’s Passage”
You will feel to penetrate the pages Middle Age while you walk on to Municipal Square from Parliament Square which is the most highest point of the city. Fat Margeret Tower and Tall Hermann Tower, Alexander Nevsky and St. Mary’s Cathedrals, Pikk Jalg ( Long Leg ) Street, St. Nicholas Church, St. Olaf’s Church who has 120 metres tower and Municipal Building are some of surprises in the old city.
“Tall Hermann Tower”
“St. Mary Cathedral”
“Pikk Jalg, Pikk Street”
“Tallinn St Nicholas Church”
“Fat Margeret Tower ”
“St. Olaf’s Church”
Historical city town in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Toompea Castle is Parliament Building now which was built in 14. Century. The most oldest Municipal Building of European with its gothic architecture in there whose has toilet 77 metres plafond in tower besides it is the most highest toilet in the World.
“Tallinn‘s Toompea Hill”
“Toompea Castle”
Municipal Square is full of restaurants and cafes and the most oldest pharmacy s in there furthermore it is still open now. In Kadriorg Palace has two art museum and one of them exhibites works of Holland and Flaman artist, the other one exhibites furnitures and properties of Peter the Great.
“Kadriorg Palace”
“Old Town Street Building”
“Municipal Square”
Alexander Nevsky Russian Cathedral is a bulbous dome and colorful construction which was built by Czar Alexander in 1894 where is the opposite of parliement. The crescent of the below the cross has been symbolized triumpf aganist the Ottoman Empire. The same symbol which you can see in domes Peterof Palace in St. Petersbourg. Rocca-al Mare Open-Air Museum has got 72 historical building. Tallinn Tv Tower is a laid construction but scenery of its is magnificent.
“Alexander Nevsky Cathedral”
“Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Apperance in Sunset”
“Rocca-al Mare Open-Air Museum”
“Rocca-al Mare Open-Air Museum 2″
Tallinn Festivals are also including varieties such as All Tallinn Song Festivals, Opera and Ballet Festival, Tallinn Salsa Festival which are not escaped when you will go to Tallinn.
All Tallinn Song Festival ( Lauluväljak) is based on “Bloodless Revolution” at the Soviet Union where is the festivals Estonians won their independence it is shown as, for Estonian Song is very important. That festival is also opened for the public all year long but “especially in June”. Today, Tallinn‘s Song Festival Grounds are also used for hosting international acts, such as Iron Maiden, Pet Shop Boys, Metallica, Madonna, Elton John, Micheal Jackson, Tina Turner, 50 Cent, The Rolling Stones and Depeche Mode and the contemporary dance music event, the Sundance Festival.
“Tallinn Song Festivals”
“Song Fest”
“Tallinn Song Festival Grounds – Lauluväljak”
Opera and Ballet Festival is big art organization besides Finnishes go to see that performs and Each year the Estonian National Opera holds its ‘Summer Night Stars’ – a week of performances of its most popular works. The event is always popular with sell-out performances that welcomes guest soloists and conductors in 12. – 21. August.
Tallinn Salsa Festival includes workshops, lessons and stunning shows by very important and world-famous dancers from across the globe in 25.-27. November.
“Tallinn Opera And Ballet Festival”
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Helsinki: Finnish Beauty
September 30, 2011 at 3:10 pm | Posted in accommodation, cheap hotels, Destinations, Gala Hotels, galahotels, Online Booking | Leave a commentTags: best hgotel deals, gala hotels, helsinki, helsinki hotels
Republic of Finland is surrounded by Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothonia, Gulf of Finland which is between Russia and Sweden also in the northern of European, is a Scandinavian country. Finland includes thousands of islands and lakes, which is matchless country with its vegetation cover and animal World. Helsinki is a capital city of Finland who is also the most crowded city and it is in South of the country. The capital town is center of governance, political and ministerial of the country. Helsinki is a unique sea town who has kilometers seaside. Financial, cultural and economic center of Finland is Helsinki.
“Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral”
There is no such city in Europe that has got beautiful nature and at the same time near the sea more than Helsinki. Helsinki is a city that is generated by nature, sea and history. Finland’s surface area is 686 square kilometers but 501 square kilometers of area is sea so whole of the central regions of capital city is in seaside. Because of this, Helsinki was named as “Girl of Baltic Sea”. From seaside to centre, Helsinki paid attention and it has as green as a graas flora who has 300 islans and amazing coast coves. Helsinki’s forests cover 3800 hectares field whose parks spread on 1800 hectares region, triumphant islands, modern architectural constructions, bazaars, monuments and mumerous museums which is Helsinki cherishes unforgetable moments to its visitors.
”Helsinki Main Street”
The most famous park is Kaivopuisto where is in city centre. The main purpose is for tanning, picniking, arranging any sport activities and also the name of this park is came from Kaivopuisto distirict.
” Port of Kaivopuisto ”
Linnanmaki is one of the popular entertainment venue of Helsinki. In this park has 30 different types entertainment vehicle, passages, game centers, kiosks, buffets, restaurants, open-air theatre and the other entertainment alternatives.
”Linnanmaki Fun Fair Center”
Senate Square ( Senaatintori ) is official centre of the city which resembles a small Russia. Temppeliaukio Church is one of the better types of Finnish architecture where is in Helsinki. An example of the Lutherian Church was made from hard carved rocks which was built by Timo and Tuomo Soumalainen architects.
”The Senate Square in Helsinki”
Suomenlinna is a sea fortress , who was built on six islands which is used centre population. Sea fortress is one of the world habitage of UNESCO who has natural atmospher, picnic sites and local popular spots so it is “the top destination in Helsinki”.
“Helsinki Silhouette as Seen From Suomenlinna”
“Suomenlinna Houses”
”Suomenlinna Sea Fortress”
“Uspenski Cathedral in Suomenlinna”
Helsinki is a museum heaven. Finland National Museum ( Kansallismuseo ) testifies from The Stone Age to modern-day who has a rich collection. The museum resembles a Gothich church with itself walls and tower. Collection of Kiasma Modern Arts Museum comes into prominence on to reverberate Finnish and world art in 1960-1990 era. Mannerheim museum, Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Finland Sport Museum are counted examples of some museums.
“Helsinki Olympiad Stadium”
”Finland National Museum – Kansallismuseo”
” Kiasma Museum of Modern Art”
”Mannerheim Museum”
Moreover, Helsinki is also cultural capital city. The city’s some of the prime activities are dance, theatre, music and cinema.
The city has got three main theatres. Finnish National Theatre was built in 1872 where is in city centre and in southest Helsinki’s Central Railway Station. It is the most oldest theatre of Finland. Helsinki City Theatre and Finland Sweden Svenska Theatre are the other big theatres of town.
“Finland Sweden Svenska Theatre”
Finnish National Opera and Finnish Concert Hall are located on the main art centers of Helsinki. Big Open-Air Concerts are organized in central parks and Helsinki Olympiad Stadium.
“Finnish National Opera”
National Gallery ( Ateheneum ) in the city centre has got the widest classical monument collection of Finland. Tableauxes bewitched to visitors who are belonged to Van Gogh, Gaugin and Cezanne. The Fine Arts Academy is a cultural constitution, which give educates theoric and practical education where the highest university degree in the country.
“National Gallery – Ateheneum “
Helsinki Festival is annual cultural and art festival of Finland who is arranged every year on August month. Valon Voimat is known as Forces of Light is organized in winter monthes whose art value is big. Thus, Vappu is celebrated for students and workers in 30 April- 1 May.
”The Huvila Tent of Helsinki Festival”
“Helsinki Festival”
Helsinki one of the matchless city with its nature and animals where live in there. It offers variable activities with its forests, entertainment parks, funfairs, sport and natural activities, beaches, to visitors resting and finding theirselves. Helsinki has got more than 300 islands and seaside lies down on kilometers that offers occasions like swimming and tanning in beaches especially congregate in Heitaniemi, Uunisaari, Suomenlinna and Pihlajasaari.
“Hietaniemi Beach Geese”
”Heitaniemi Beach in Night”
”Pihlajasaari Beach”
“Beach in Uunisaari”
Helsinki offers change on entertainment with all maner of its party, cafe and entertainment places around the clock. This entertainment are finded in everywhere in city.
Finland’ the best cosmopolit restaurants locate in Helsinki. At the same time, Helsinki has got so many restaurants and open-air food and beverages places where is located in this city also it ispressented every local and world cuisine. Finnish meals are good mooments cherished to people who taste the food. In this city, vegetarian, seafoods, meat dishes in shorts every taste is prepared according to all tastes. Cafes, bars, clups and the other numerous locations are represented all kinds of beverages.
Vanha Kauppahalli is the best place, where is in the city town that introduced seafoods and dishes of Finnish and Asian cuisine. To eating something on the plastic chairs and tables is considerably popular thing and in “To Do List in Helsinki”.
”Vanha Kauppahalli ”
Tokyo: “Eastern Capital”
September 29, 2011 at 9:08 am | Posted in accommodation, cheap hotels, Destinations, Gala Hotels, galahotels, Online Booking | Leave a commentTags: asakusa, cheap hotels, ginza, hotels, imperial palace, japan culture, japanese garden, marunouchi, Odaiba, rappongi hills, Shibuya, Shinjiku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku, tokyo, Tokyo Opera City, tokyo tower, Ueno park
Tokyo is capital city of Japan that is also largest city in Japan, this is megapol city. Tokyo known as in Japanese is “Capital of East” which is main administrative, cultural, financial, commercial educational and business centre of Japan. Furthermore, Tokyo has been inhabited since ancient times, and the small fishing village of Edo existed there for centuries before it became the capital of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603 so the economic and cultural centre of Japan. Nextly, By the 19th century it was one of the largest cities in the world, with a population exceeding 1,000,000. Under the Meiji Restoration, in 1868 it replaced Kyto as the imperial capital, and Edo was renamed Tokyo (“Eastern Capital”).
“Tokyo City Life in Night”
” Tokyo Flower Festival”
Population of Tokyo is 35 million and it is the most crowded city in the world. Tokyo is very modern and fantastic city that and the focus of an extensive urban complex that includes Kawasaki and Yokohama. The most important thing is about Tokyo is cultural center of Japan that has so many museums, library, sculpture, examples of post modern architectural buildings, universities, theatres …etc. So,there is so many visiting region in Tokyo. Attractions include the Imperial Palace, encircled by stone-walled moats and broad gardens, and numerous temples and shrines.
”Japanese Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo”
Moreover, the Imperial Palace is most important art musuem of Japan which is in Park of Ueno that exhibite inheritance of Japan culture and also ethnographic materials, metallic properties, caligraphies, paintings, sculptures is exhibited in this area.
“Tokyo Imperial Palace”
Shibuya district is an entertainment area which is preferred by especially Japanese youthes. It is friendly and funny place and it has some shopping malls which is determined the fashion of city.
”Shibuya Streets”
Odaiba is most visited center in the city which is hosting on Shinjiku Gyoen National Garden has the most biggest ferris whell in the world which is an entertainment center and shopping mall. It has also wonderful nocturne, particularly is preferred by young couples.
”Odaiba Bridge”
Shinjuku is in west way of the city who has favorite night clups and also good quality and luxury shopping mall. Shinjiku Gyoen National Garden is hosted by Shinjuku and it is a very peaceful area of the city. Nevertheless, it is near The Tokyo Opera City building.
”Inside of Tokyo Opera City”
“Shinjiku Gyoen National Garden”
Marunouchi is near of Imperial Palace which means “in center” and it is the centre of Japanese financial industry who embodies substantial banks. Historical Marunouchi Structure is known as “Maru-Biru” which was constructed in 1923 and also it has so many restaurants, stores and offices are in this thirty six storey building.
“Marunouchi”
Ginza is a world- famous district which is in walking distance from Marunouchi, almost ten minutes. Furthermore, Ginza has chic shopping mall and blinking neon light. The most celebrated and major brands are in that area. In Noel, streets of the district are decorated and illuminated with one hundred twenty-six trees and seventy-five thousand lamp. Generally, the lamps in Christmas seems like star. Otherwise, art gallery are in Ginza.
” Ginza Streets”
”Ginza’s Scenery”
Ueno is a district in Tokyo, secure its tratidional feauture which is served so many cultural activities. Museums, temples, fun fairs, Street entertainment, zooes, etc… are Ueno’s intresting activities. By the way, you should see Ueno Park whose is one of the biggest park in Tokyo. In the beginning of April, pink cherries envelop Ueno Park. Ueno which is countless visitors came that hosts variable museums so that becomes very big cultural and art centre of the city.
“Pink Cherries in Ueno Park”
”Ueno Tokyo”
” Ueno National Park”
Asakusa keeps alive old Tokyo which has interwine streets, the stores which sell “kimono” and traditionally goods and old buildings. To buy souvenirs is ideal for here.
”Kimono Shop in Tokyo”
”Asasuka Temple”
Tokyo Tower, is in Shiba Park whose height is three hundred thirty-three meters and weight is four thousand tones. Design of famous Paris’ Eifell Tower was based on by architecture of Tokyo Tower.
“Tokyo Tower with Cherry Blossoms”
Roppongi Hills is made arrengement of the better land in the city which embody like various skyscrapers, amphitheatres, museums, hotels, cafes, shopping malls. Fifty-second floor of this skyscrapers tower which is observation part, you can see the Tokyo Tower, Fuji Mountain, Imperial Palace and you see all around the city. The other floors of buildings has cafes, art museums and restaurants which is you can find
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”Rappongi Hills”
“Fuji Mountain Sight”
Dance of Ice: Iceland
September 26, 2011 at 8:50 am | Posted in accommodation | 2 CommentsTags: blue lagoon, cheap hotels, galahotels, hotels, iceland, puffins, reyk, Reykjavik, Reykjavik accommodation, waterfall
According to voyagers; Iceland is very different and beautiful country in the world which is an unusual island under the north arctic circle and above on north atlantic region. Iceland has unusual effects because which has volcanic activity and geothermal effect. Volcanic mountains is always available to volcanic eruption and also explosive.Iceland’s surface arena is 103 thousand kilometres that is 52% of this is volcanic desert, 12% is glacier and 11% is cooled down lava flow so it is a maiden heaven country. It has very good wild nature so that is wonderful places .The fourth of island country in the world is Iceland. Population is 308 thousand. Moreover, Iceland is ideal for naturelovers that has volcanic mountains, geothermal areas, delicious fishes, cooled down areas, volcanic craters, wonder of nature fjords, gaysers which is also know as hot spring, natural spring waters, dazzling cliffs, untouched mud, wonderfool big waterfalls are in one country: Iceland.
”Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Iceland”
One of interesting feature is that Iceland has very long seaboard and the island is consisted of fjords totally. The icefield of Vatna, Hofs, Lang, Myrdals, Dranga and Sneafells are determine on geological structure of Iceland. Icefield of Vatna is the biggest ice field of Europa, and it is also third biggest of icefield of the world.
“Myrdals Icefield”
”Sneafells Icefields”
“Vatna Icefield”
The island is very rich because it has several fauna and flora and also mineral variety so that has biological diversity. 230 kind of birds, 220 kind of herbs, sea mammals, 9-10 sort of whales, very intresting sea dogs, several type of dolphins are lived in lceland so the nature has been protected. Furthermore, puffins is a sort of bird type is mascot of island.
“Puffin”
“Icelandic Horse”
Iceland is the unique country in the world that has tourist number is more than itself population. 400 thousand of tourists visit the island per year and this information is enough for the answer of ”Why l go to Iceland” question. Additionally, climbing, jogging, rafting, golf, scuba diving, taking a dog sled, snowmobile, riding a horse, walking on the ice, saga tours, hot water bathing spa tours, sky of river-sea-lake, bubbling up mud, observing birds and baleen are only some of the ”to do list in Iceland” things.
“Iceland Waterfalls”
Firstly, you should start your trip station is Reykjavik, that is the capital of the island. It is comfortable coordinated city but at Friday night is very colorful and active. In Reykjavik, you can trip to Cathedral, Parliament, old buildings, wooden theater, National Gallery and Hallgrim Church that is very exciting architecture and also sculpture of Leifurr Eirikksonn which in front of Hallgrim Church, National Theater by walk. In Reykjavik, The Museum of Saga explain the Iceland History and satisfying the need of island hot water.
”Hallgrim Church”
“Saga Museum”
Thingvellir Canyon is the first parliament of the history an also geological and exciting area. Starting from Akureyri for to observe baleen tour and to Jökulsargljufur National park, tripping Krafla volcanic zone, east fjords, Godafoss is also known that “Gods of waterfall”, seeing Dettifost is European strongest big waterfall, Myvatn Lake is one of the top destination of the island.Forest in Egilsstadir, Stödvafjördur Mineral Museum, cruiseing Jökulsarlon ice lake, Vatna ice fields, Scartafell National park, Svartifoss waterfall, Hvannadals ice region, Landmannalaugar geothermal pools, dinning in Eyrebakki is to do thins in Iceland.
“Jökulsarlon Ice Lake”
”Jökulsargljufur National park”
”Egilsstadir”
”Dawn at Godafoss Iceland”
”Thingvellir Canyon”
Blue Lagoon is one of the most visited attration in Reykjavik, that is geothermal center is in Iceland.The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulphur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases. The Blue Lagoon also operates a Research and Development facility to help find cures for other skin ailments using the mineral-rich water. Finally, visiting Iceland is a good ceremony of nature.
Machu Picchu
July 19, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Posted in accommodation | Leave a commentTags: galahotels, hotel, inca, machu picchu, machu picchu divided in agriculture, machu picchu sunrise, peru, photos, travel
Many countries have mountain ranges with beautiful scenery and Peru itself is richly blessed in this respect.Peru’s diverse geography and fabled Inca history provide a dramatic backdrop for an array of adventure travel possibilities. Machu Picchu is just one of them. Located at 2,430 metres, has lured explorers, poets and pilgrims to its mist-wreathed ridgetop ever since its discovery by the American explorer Hiram Bingham in July, 1911. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the end point of the most popular hike in South America, the Inca Trail. One of Machu Picchu‘s primary functions was that of astronomical observatory. The Intihuatana stone (Hitching Post of the Sun) has been shown to be a precise indicator of the date of the two equinoxes and other significant celestial periods.
Early morning in beautiful Machu Picchu, 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level. Most archaeologists think Machu Picchu was built around AD 1400 as “an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti” and is often referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas.” It is probably the most familiar icon of the Inca World. Around the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1572, the Incas abandoned their empire and the Peruvian jungle swallowed Machu Picchu. It wasn’t rediscovered until 1911 by American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham. There are about 140 structures or features, ranging from temples, to sanctuaries, parks, and residences, with more than 100 flights of stone steps carved from a single block of granite.
Stairs at Machu Picchu – Peru
Rainbow over the Machu Picchu
Tourists are on the Incan terraces. The ruins of Machu Picchu are divided into two main sections (Urban and Agricultural Sectors) which are divided by a wall. The Agricultural Sector is further subdivided into Upper and Lower sectors, while the Urban Sector is split into East and West sectors, and further separated by a wide plaza.
They were measuring astronomical alignments during sunrise on the solstice. It was every bit as awesome as it sounds, and considerably awesomer than this photo conveys.
Temple of the Sun. According to archaeologists, the urban sector of Machu Picchu was divided into three great districts: the Sacred District, the Popular District to the south, and the District of the Priests and the Nobility. Located in the first zone are the primary archaeological treasures: the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Room of the Three Windows. These were dedicated to Inti, their sun god and greatest deity.
Jeju (Cheju)
July 1, 2011 at 9:42 am | Posted in Destinations, Gala Hotels, galahotels | 1 CommentTags: cheju, cheju island, galahotels, hotel, island, jeju, jeju island, south korea, travel
Jeju (Cheju) Island is also known as the “Island of the Gods” a popular vacation spot for Japanese and Koreans. Located in a southern island where the weather is mild even in winter, the city is a famous resort with public casino facilities. Jeju welcomes over 4 million visitors from mainland Korea, Japan, and China every year. The island’s mixture of volcanic rock, temperate climate and frequent rains, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing glorious waterfalls, riding horses,hiking on South Korea’s highest peak, or just lying on the sandy beaches of Jeju Island.
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Jeju Island
A fisherman wades into the waters of Hyeopjae Beach on Jeju Island. As Korea’s most southern region, the weather on Jejudo Island is warmer than the mainland even during the cold winter months
Waves crashing against the columnar joints in Jungmun, Jeju Island, South Korea.
As you see in the photo, this is a lava tube, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, is a Natural World Heritage Site.
Yongduam at Sunset. The rock formation on the right is Dragon Head Rock. As a volcanic Island, Jeju has many distinctive rock formations and 9 sites in Jeju island has been registered as Global Geoparks by UNESCO
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