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Mecca will now have an additional interesting tourist attraction is a giant clock which currently holds the record for the largest clock in the world.

Although time to generate diverse responses in different parts of the world, can not be denied this time will definitely be one of tourist objects to be seen and visited during its visit to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Whereas in the past for people to come to Saudi Arabia to perform the pilgrimage, or umra well as tours to the place where the Islamic holy places, and with this clock magnet power to attract a lot of people will increase.

Hours at the top of the second highest skyscraper in the Khalifa after the Burj Dubai has a height of 600 meters with a diameter circle at 40 yards. This beat the clock diameter Cevahir Mall in Istanbul which is only 36 meters.

Large four-faced clock tower was also defeated a similar clock which is currently held at London’s Big Ben tower.

In the future, this clock will also be one of the icons of Saudi Arabia because it can be seen from the distance of more than 25 kilometers.

Project cost U.S. $ 800 million, was designed by German engineers and Swiss. So far only one of four clock faces that have been completed and closed with a 98 million pieces of mosaic glass. Each face will be inscribed with ‘God’s biggest’ in Arabic and is equipped with thousands of colored lights.

Gold crescent with huge 23-meter diameter will also be fitted to the top of the tower.

Addition of a clock tower in the complex of the Great Mosque of Mecca which Muslims face in the entire world is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to develop a city that is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

Love is often difficult to be expressed. Although capable of binding two individual power in the eternal bond. Blessed are those who have found a soul mate and get a chance to announce it in the most romantic places in the hemisphere.
Yes, that’s how love should describe the sacred. Place to spend time with your partner that you like, then declare your proposal if necessary, continue to swear immortality lively. Not because this place and then bring your prestige as a social being increasingly respected by the environment, but the impetus for this place will be a sacred atmosphere, loving, full of affection that adds a sense you are both close. So, just how fantastic he-you know who has had nine years to pair a diamond ring enthroned in several places below;
Colmar, France
Rated as one of the romantic places where couples do not hesitate to exchange vows. The main attractions of Colmar, there are vineyards and the famous Alsatian wine industry. Colmar is also known as the capital of the Haut Rhin. Rich in Victorian Gothic style buildings medieval times, makes this place romantic.
Venice, Italy
Venice is famous for fantatis architecture, which also places like Ponte dei Sospiri romantic, at the Ponte Rialto, Piazza San Marco and Canale Grande. Express the love or your love may announce it to the audience, right in front of him, in places where you can choose.
Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany
The perfect combination of natural beauty and human creativity, Schloss Neuschwanstein in Germany is the representative of heaven on earth. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Schloss Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular palace located in Bavaria.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna reputedly the best place for couples. Throngs of people from around the world visit this place to witness the beauty of the architecture of a major city, art music, and the super fantatis such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Palace of Schoenbrunn, the Museum of Sigmund Freud, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Belvedere Palace and The Hofburg Imperial Place.
Monte Carlo, Monaco Pricedom
Located at the base of the Maritime Alps, is also counted as the most romantic place on earth, where a lot of love story starts from here. There is room for your entertainment both in Monte Carlo Casiono, Oceanographic Museum, Garden Exotica and The National Museum and Princes Palace. Nothing is more beautiful than to visit Monaco, Monte Carlo, so saying people there describe Monaco.
Prague, Czech Republic
Another option is a romantic place, Prague in the Czech Republic. Known for its delicious food, the oldest fort buildings, people more or less the same with the Indonesian people-friendly and kind. The town is very thick with world figures such as Kafka and Mozart, you are guaranteed up the story seemed like a thousand years from the famous footpath in Prague. Because this is where they were born.
Mauritius
Known as “The Ultimate Romantic Destination”, on a tour of Mauritius is famous among couples in love. Presents a view of swaying palms, coral reefs and sea blue.

Indonesia rich forest areas. Some of them entering the national park can be explored. It’s very fitting for an adventure tour if you are a nature lover. But before you decide to go adventuring, you should consider the following tips.

1. Make sure you are in a state of healthy and fit for exploring the jungle is not easy.

2. Forest area is famous for large mosquitoes so it is better you take anti-mosquito lotion.

3. During the daytime trips bring sunscreen and drinking water. Drinking water supplies should be kept to avoid dehydration.

4. Wear shoes that are not slippery. This is to avoid slipping when it hits you.

5. Walking in the woods, you will pass through the branches of trees and even prickly plants. By wearing dresses and trousers a bit much to protect your body.

6. Be sure to bring a raincoat (rain coat) and waterproof bag to protect the important things you carry.

7. Bring simple medical equipment. This is possible as first aid when an injury or illness during the trip.

With some of these tips, your journey through the forest will be more secure and calm. But do not forget to not damage the natural and littering during the trip

In Normandy, France, on top of solid rock in the middle of the bay, you’ll see a town named Mont Saint-Michel with a magnificent and beautiful monastery. In the beginning the Mont Saint-Michel is only accessible when the water was receding surround city.

Mont Saint-Michel previously connected to the mainland via a thin natural land bridge, which before modernization closed at high tide and low tide looks now. This connection has been compromised by several developments.

Mont Saint-Michel is now accessible 24 hours. In the city that stands on a stunning geological formations, you can take a tour of the monastery and the surrounding small town in the afternoon. Even better, you spend the night in one of the inn for a different experience when the day turned dark.

At the entrance of this medieval town, you will find ancient gatehouse burghers who now serves as the Office of Tourism.

Once through the gate of the Boulevard, you will then see the gates of the King, from here you will find the Grande Rue, or main road to museums, shops and houses from the 15th century and 16th.

In the city there is also the parish church dedicated to St. Pierre, the patron saint of fishermen. This is a small building from the 15th century and 16th.

After going through everything, you will arrive at Grande Grande Degre or majestic staircase that is beginning to Marvel. After that you can admire the church down the street when the Abbey and the castle you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and matchless of the bay.

Monastery here was originally built with a scheme of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, after the second abbot of St. Michael’s vision into account.

Mont Saint-Michel is also interesting for you to explore the mythology of Arthur, as claimed by Thomas Malory that this is the place where King Arthur fought alone against a giant who ate a virgin, before leaving on a campaign against the emperor of Rome.

All information regarding opening hours of museums, restaurants and entrance fees at some places of interest in the Mont Saint-Michel can you get on a site www.ot-montsaintmichel.com.

Central Sulawesi provincial government has set Togean Islands, Tojo Una-Una, a major tourist destination on the “Visit Indonesia Year 2012 Central Sulawesi.”

“Togean become one of the amazing tourist attraction in Indonesia so that feasible set as a major tourist destination,” said Central Sulawesi Governor HB Paliudju in Palu.

According to him, the natural beauty under the sea in the Isles Togean not inferior to Bunaken or Bali which is famous. Coral reefs are very natural, and not much damage so it is very beautiful to look at.

“Only a small promotion, Togean Islands will be visited by many foreign tourists,” said Governor Paliudju.

Togean Islands which is about 500 kilometers east of Palu is located in the Gulf of Tomini. The islands have been set by the government in 2004 as a National Park which covers 292 000 hectares and 70,000 hectares of marine ecosystems inland areas, including 10 659 hectares of protected forest and mangrove conservation.

It was also mentioned Togean Islands which has the largest expanse of coral reefs in Indonesia (about 132 000 hectares) are known for having hundreds of amazing diving points.

The survey results Conservation International Indonesia (CII) in the waters Togean in 2001 found as many as 262 types of coral reefs, 596 species of fish and 555 species of molluscs, as well as other rare species such as giant clams (Tridacna gigas), green turtle (Chelonia mygas), turtle (Eretmochelys imbriocata), trochus (Trochus niloticus), dugong-dugong, and pilot whales.

He mentioned the many species of fish, there are two types that are considered endemic, namely fish and ecsenius paracheilinus togeanensis that exist only in Togean.

Alluding to the construction of airports (airports) in Ampana, Paliudju target for completion in 2012 so it can animate “Visit Indonesia Year 2012 Central Sulawesi.”

Currently, he said, the government is building an airport in Ampana, the capital of Tojo Una-Una, to facilitate the tourists visiting the Togean. From Palu tourists have to spend 10-hour overland journey.

“That’s not including the five-hour sea journey before finally arriving at the famous island’s beautiful coral reefs,” he said.

Besides Togean, Central Sulawesi also has a tourism destination that is not less beautiful, namely the Lake Poso, Beach Tanjung Karang, Palu Bay, as well as the Lore Lindu National Park.

Like other developed cities, the city of Sydney in Australia has many skyscrapers. Among many other skyscrapers, Sydney Tower has one advantage. Yes, at the top of this tower you can feel the sensation of the highest restaurant in the southern hemisphere.

360 Bar and Restaurant is on level one of the gold crown of the Sydney Tower, previously known as Centrepoint Tower. In this restaurant, you will feel on top of the dining experience more than 305 meters altitude above sea level.

Bar and restaurant designed by Michael McCann allows guests to enjoy a meal while looking at the view of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Blue Mountains and surrounding areas.

Restaurant dining room offers a menu that combines traditional flavor with a French influence and professional staff that will easily meet your every need.

With ornate chandeliers, the interior of the hand carved from mahogany, bronze, and glass large square, 360 Bar and Restaurant truly become one of the most elegant restaurants in Sydney.

One thing you might try to burn some calories before tasting the food here is through the 1504 stairs to get to the restaurant. But if you want an easy way of course using the elevator that will only take about 40 seconds.

If you are not afraid of heights, a bite to eat at this restaurant seem to be a memorable experience.

Maybe some of you assume the title of this article is a bit excessive. However, when realizing the effects that humans have been done on some sites below, you may feel the need to visit before their existence completely disappear and no longer authentic.

1. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Pyramid of Giza is most famous monuments in the world. Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid has a different name this is the oldest and largest pyramid of the three pyramids at Giza Necropolis.

Because its popular, many people who have visited this pyramid. With the large number of tourists and the increasing population of Cairo contributed to excessive atmospheric pollution and waste. In addition, many are also part of the pyramid that was stolen by people who are less able to subsequently sold to visitors.

This fact makes the pyramid is believed to be built as Pharaoh Khufu’s tomb is increasingly degraded. Maybe for some of you this is a bit excessive, but one of the wonders of the ancient world, this seems to be a place to visit before eventually disappearing completely.

2. Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal is one of the most significant sights of India. Building a grand mosque was built by the Mughal king, Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Buildings that incorporate elements of Islamic, Indian and Persian 2-4 draw millions of tourists each year and about 200,000 foreign tourists berupakan. They generally want to see directly the grandeur buildings that started construction around 1632 and was completed in 1653. Making expensive Taj also employs hundreds of artists and sculptors.

With more and more tourists coming in, then began setting the policy to prohibit access to the zone car Taj Mahal. The tourists are required to walk to reach the goal. Indirectly, a large number of visitors took out the sweat and the occasional touches are not required and this can negatively impact the building of this UNESCO heritage site.

So before the number of visitors continues to be limited and reduced, it is better you try to plan to visit this place.

3. Lord Howe Island, Australia

Lord Howe Island is located in the Pacific Ocean and located 600 kilometers from the eastern part of Australia. Lord Howe Island is roughly crescent-shaped to have a length of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) wide and 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). The island is a remnant of erosion of shield volcanoes aged 7 million this year to protect the many coral reefs and lagoons.

Lord Howe Island is also the zone with a subtropical forest with a rich variety of animal and plant species, especially birds that now went missing. The island is also a breeding place for several birds, among Providence Petrel, Black-winged Petrel, Flesh-footed Shearwater, and other bird species.

After the exploitation of tourists, more than half the animal species have been lost. Cause was excessive hunting, new diseases and air pollution. Before the species on the island is increasingly disappearing, perhaps you could try visiting this place, of course, by not doing things that can damage the environment.

4. Captive breeding of butterflies Michocan, Mexico

Monarh Butterflies are very sensitive to pollution, cold air and moisture. That’s why they need a stable place when migrating from Canada to Mexico and Michoacan is a favorite place of this butterfly.

Each year, more than 100 million monarch butterflies migrate from the United States and Canada to spend the winter in eastern Michoacan, Mexico. Between November and March, you can see the trees decorated with black and orange as my visualization of millions of butterflies clinging to the branches.

Unfortunately the existence of a natural habitat which is very possible these beautiful butterflies take shelter, is now getting damaged by the movement of population is pushed into the Michoacan region. These people are individualistic burn the forest to get a wider area for planting. So, before the beauty of this butterfly really disappears, you can start planning a trip to one of these cities in Mexic

Paris is a city of love. All stories about love in this city. Find and visit the capital of this French-style romanticism. Paris, je t ‘Aime ….

Warm welcome at the Gare d’Est (Eastern Railway Station in Paris) is interrupted before drowsiness so strong that control body. Just be advised, at that time the new clock showed 6:00 o’clock in the morning. With BD-Bahn train from Munich, Germany, it took nearly ten hours to the city which allegedly referred to as the most romantic places in the world, Paris.

To kill exhaustive drowsiness, a glass-coffee cafetiere typical French-and even ordered a piece of bread. At the station with a blend of classic modern architecture, found many coffee shops and restaurants as well. Cold temperatures slightly displaced after sipping the drink with bitter taste. While carrying a mini travel bag, stride swing left Gare d’Est to the hotel located right across from the station. Not difficult to find lodging in Paris. Start-class hotels to five star jasmine, or inns, and hostels can be found easily depending on the budget that had been determined.

Leaves of trees that restrict the way the station had turned yellow and fallen, littering the sidewalk. Signs now northern hemisphere has entered the autumn. Temperature and wind in the open space colder skin. Autumn scenery blends harmoniously with the old city building classic nan. The beauty of the city which goes hand in hand with the progress of the age it’s no wonder Paris is visited to make the average 23.5 million people per year.

For a moment, unwind in the hotel, browse the Paris mission begins. The most popular tourist attractions are there in the head aka obligatory visit. However, when it stepped out of the hotel, remembered the brochure from the girl at the Gare d’Est. On paper the basic color is black there are many places that can be visited. Presented by the hotel clerk, the Ministry of Tourism City of Paris wanted to try to introduce tourist destinations other than the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or Musee d’Orsay.

Interestingly, almost all the categories in the brochure have a strong romantic element. For example, Best Places to Kiss in Paris, or the best Places to propose in Paris. Fortunate to almost all of those categories there are Effiel Tower. How to reach the Eiffel also quite easy. No matter where the tower is a place to stay can be reached by just using a one-time city bus or train in the city. In addition to the tour participants packed tour, Eiffel and his garden is never devoid of couples making love. However, an interesting one, every male of the pair usually want to apply for the beloved in the most famous tower in the earth’s. Likened the relationship as solid as the Tower Effiel lovers, the women are usually spoken for at the top level.

“The Eiffel Tower is the perfect place for a man get an answer yes when applying for her lover,” said Tristan, an American tourist who accidentally invites her lover Jullie to the Eiffel Tower for the spoken for.

Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora island is possibly the single most famous island in all the world. The legends, mysteries, and romance associated with the words “Bora Bora” bring an almost mystical presence to the island.

It’s true Bora Bora is indeed a wonderful place to vacation… but this magical presence is not so unattainable.

there are wonderful things to do and to see in Tahiti Polynesian island paradise: Tourism aspects, activities, practicalities, culture, and all the things you’ll want to know when planning a trip to Bora Bora. We propose to the would be traveler that the Island of Bora Bora is quite real and attainable as a vacation getaway.

Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Two towering peaks of sheer black rock dominate the center of the island and make an impressive backdrop to an assortment of blue waters that will dazzle the eyes. Bora Bora’s lagoon is its most treasured feature, and allows the traveler many opportunities to experience it in a variety of ways. Windsurf, jetski, scuba dive, swim, bask in its warmth… the list goes on.

Bora bora is truly an experience worth having. A wonderfully relaxing place to be as well as a great island for you to experience, your Bora Bora vacation will never be forgotten.

Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations there is. Hawaii is a tropical paradise that everyone should see. Here are some quick facts about Hawaii that you might not have known:
• Hawaii was formed by volcanoes that erupted at the sea floor.
• Is a state of the United States of America.
• Hawaii’s tallest mountain is Mount Kea which is 4,205m high.
• Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
• Hawaii has two official languages which is English and Hawaiian
Hawaii has a climate just like any other tropical island. Its heat and humidity are less extreme then some other tropical islands.
There is over 1 million people currently living in Hawaii and there is a wide range of Ancestry groups living in Hawaii. There is Japanese, German, Irish, Italian, Filipino, Chinese, British, Portuguese, Puerto Ricans, Korean, Mexican, French, etc.
Here are some attractions to see in Hawaii during a vacation
• Waikiki Beach
• USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum/Park
• Waikiki Aquarium
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Nani Mau Gardens
• Fern Grotto
Hawaii is a blast and you won’t go wrong booking a trip to this paradise.