Church of Christ Pantocrator
Seen from afar is not just a flat promontory on which the houses are stacked.
A pair of ports from a distance gives an appearance similar to other fishing villages along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
The enclave, in any case, it is unusual: a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand barely wider than the road that passes through.
But then comes the surprise: its streets are a veritable treasure preserved architectural and pictorial memory of individual moments of glory.
The reflection of a turbulent past. ... Read more
Regaleira Palace
A residential building is located in the heart of the historic center of Sintra and has been awarded World Heritage Site by UNESCO .
It Regaleira Palace, a beautiful building that was sent to build a very rich man named Carvalho Monteiro .
The residence occupies an area of 4 hectares also occupied by gardens, lakes, pavilions, buildings of unusual designs related to Freemasonry and the Templars , many of which also combine multiple architectures: the Manueline, the Renaissance or Gothic, by example.
It is a very rare, but so very attractive. ... Read more
Haunted Happenings Salem Massachusetts
October 30, 2009 - In a globalized world enjoy the festivities outside is permitted.
The bridge of All Saints gives us the opportunity to experience Halloween , a holiday that is celebrated mainly in the United States the night of 31 October.
Although this year and you're late, you can sign up for the next to visit the city of Salem in Massachusetts (USA), home to Salem Haunted Happenings : Parade in which there is no shortage of witch costumes, fireworks shows, dances, visits alleged haunted houses and recreations of a trial for those who in 1692 were judged people for witchcraft.
The operating theme parks this holiday weekend with special activities.
In Portaventura contact you fear.
Devilish creatures lurking in the vegetation, zombies looking for victims swarming the streets of Far West and you bloody maniacs lurking just around the corner.
Everyone will be waiting for you, but that does not mean you're going to be welcomed. ... Read more
Galicia
Galicia, Santiago de Compostela October 22, 2009 - The Spanish region of Galicia will become the "capital of the new Europe" to celebrate in 2010, the Jacobean Holy Year (Ano Santo Xacobeo in Galician), a tradition that commemorates the arrival St. James to Spain, dating back to the ninth century.
Since become one of the most important pilgrimage, Galicia expects to receive between eight and nine million visitors next year to celebrate an anniversary, according to Alberto Núñez Feijoo, president of the regional government "goes beyond a succession of acts and celebrations of all kinds. " Read more ...
People Titulcia
Titulcia, Spain October 15, 2009 - From a poster in front of the bus 415, in Plaza de Legazpi, the "first national prize for mentalism" - a bald gentleman who looked like a heavy metal - stares at the elderly couple waiting the bus.
Fails to intimidate: they will Titulcia.
For the uninitiated the destination can sound a little esoteric. Titulcia is a town of 1,045 people between Chichen and Aranjuez, on top of Tajuña and Jarama rivers.
Getting off the bus, on the marquee, there is a street that puts the major sights, but it's best to ignore, considering that is actually a plane Chinchón.
The point paranormal, the dark regarding the mentalist on the other side of the bus line is in the cave of the moon. Read more ...
Zugarramurdi Museum
Navarra, Spain October 11, 2009 - The Witch Museum and the Cave of Zugarramurdi have been closed for the summer season and return to their regular season schedules.
It's time to take stock of a summer that has resulted in slightly higher results than those obtained in 2008 as the record of entries in both resources has been higher in recent months of July, August and September.
Up to 30 032 people have visited the cave, nearly 1,000 more than in 2008.
The Witch Museum, the increase has been more spectacular, particularly of 14.50% C: 1 428 people last summer have gone their facilities, constituting a total of 9911 entries. Read more ...
