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Corinth is an ancient city located about 48 kilometers west of Athens on a narrow stretch of land that connects the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. After passing through its glory, now the ruins of the city into a tourist attraction which attracts.

At the time, Corinth was an important city in ancient Greece played a major role in missionary work of Paul, followers of Christ who made the second largest city in the Peloponnese has several interesting sites not only for tourists but also pilgrims.

In the ruins of ancient Corinth are spread around the base of the rock Acrocorinth, you will see many Roman buildings that still survive rather than Greek. However, many parts of the city have been toppled by earthquakes over the centuries.

In Acrocorinth itself, you will find the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. Also on Acrocorinth exist the ruins of a stone tower and the ancient defensive walls.

The most prominent in the ruins of ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo is derived from the 6th century BC. Temple built on a hill overlooking the remains of the Roman marketplace (agora) is still functioning at the time of Paul (50 AD), before finally destroyed by the earthquake.

Other buildings in the complex are the ruins of the ancient city of Corinth Temple of Octavia is dedicated to the sister of Emperor Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). This temple is the Roman imperial cult that spread throughout the empire. There was also a sacred spring that is located along the northern edge of the forum, near Lechaion street.

Move to the Roman Forum, you will find the Bema, a public stage where St. Paul had to defend himself when the Corinthians pulled in front of the Roman governor Galio in 52 AD.

Then there are the ruins of Peirene fountain which is the main source of water in Corinth. At the time, water fountains that have a complex structure serves as a meeting place for the people of Corinth. Although only ruins remain, but the wall paintings restoration of fish swim from the 2nd century can still be seen.

According to legend, the name of the fountain came from a woman named Peirene who cried so hard when she lost her son and finally dissolved into the spring that still flows here.

Still in the Roman Forum, in the northern theater, inside the city walls, you’ll find Asklepieion, the god of healing shrine with a small temple (the 4th century BC).

After seeing the rest of the building satisfied du outdoors, you can proceed to the historical tour of Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum to see various artifacts have been found and rescued from the rubble.

To enjoy the ancient city of Corinth, you can come anytime from 8:00 to 20:00 pm local time, while for Acrocorinth starting at 8:00 to 19:00 local time. The cost of entry into the ancient city of Corinth is 6 euros (about Rp72 thousand), this includes admission to the museum.

Turkey is the same as the carpet? Not one, too. However, Turkey has more. When it seemed that we immediately fall in love. With vast territory and various travel sites, Turkey will not make us bored. What makes us giggle and wonder of their cultural history. Some say that Turkey, including Europe. While others say that Turkey is in Asia. Both opinions were not bad, because the turkish territory of the European continent. Most of the territory of Turkey is a section called Anatolia or Asia Minor.

The region, located in Asia covers Ankara, Turkish capital, as well as cities become tourist destinations such as Cappadocia is the choice if you want to enjoy the Anatolian continental air balloon beauty of Pamukkale is famous Hot Springs, access to more strategic Canakkale legendary city of Troy, and more.

Some other regions of Turkey in continental Europe, and Turkey is a waiting period to join the EU. Thrace, a territory of Turkey is in Europe is Istanbul, the largest city, which is also the largest port in Turkey. Ancient building in Istanbul still sleeping luxury, it is not difficult to imagine the city, the prosperity of the Roman Empire until the Ottoman king. Istanbul is also surrounded by water, and these waters can enjoy the cruise went to Anatolia, which is located in Asia.
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One of the islands of Hawaii, which is the oldest island of Kauai, it can be obtained using an airplane in straight and landed in Honolulu to Lihue Airport, the island’s main airport, located on the east coast of Kauai. This coastal area is also known as the Coconut Coast beaches of golden sand and decorated with rows of palm trees that grow quickly. From Lihue, Kauai Island is the capital of a state center for business and traffic, you can continue your trip to the island is easy to make the curve, tourism bus fleet, which is a lot ‘and, of course, can be used. However, if you want a more relaxed and happy for a walk, rent a car at Lihue Airport and is the right choice.

Point your first goal, Wailua River winding river flow to add a beautiful landscape of the island. Wailua River is also quite friendly, can be traced back to the canoe. In addition to the two main Opaekaa Wailua Falls, Wailua River Fern Grotto preserve the treasure, formed by lava rocks and frozen and covered with hanging ferns and surrounded by various species of plants. The atmosphere was solemn in the face in the field. Not surprisingly, the place is often chosen bride a couple of deals with traditional Hawaiian music. Get Down Wailua River and Fern Grotto coming Lihue Drive north past Kuhio Highway Wailua Marine State Park is located in the mouth of the Wailua River. From here you can relax or take the kayak tour by boat to the Fern Grotto.
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If you have to leave Hong Kong in order to be ready “soon” minimum cost for two days. Hong Kong, the tradition of celebrating the new lunar year is different from AD. The merchants decided to close his shop to collect his family. Moreover, there is a tradition to give flowers to the family feud. Want to know what the people of the tradition in Hong Kong?

1.Shopping Center Close
Perhaps only when the Lunar New Year shopping and all tourist attractions in Hong Kong closed, especially during holidays 14 and 15 February, and some small shops to take a week off. They are usually the time to gather with family and close friends. Hong Kong looks like a ghost town. But do not be confused, because bars and clubs are still open and busy with tourists and foreign businessmen in the city center is the only food buffet on the second floor. Everything you need to watch out for as well as the Chinese lunar new year came back home. So do not expect an airline ticket or on trains and buses if you book your seat in advance.

2.Hong Kong has become a city of flowers.
In millions of neon colors and a decorative red ribbon event, floral arrangements, as well as the color of the city of Hong Kong. The flowers are a symbol of happiness and find time to visit relatives and eat chicken and fish in the new year.

3. visit to the temple.
While the celebration of New Year, Hong Kong residents and their families are usually the temple. As he prayed and hoped that God had given the success of next year. Here you can see the ceremony in the temple did not photograph them because they can cause.
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As one of the companies from the mainland, Kangaroo, Sydney is not a citizen, and “serious.” For an impressive main cities, Sydney offers one million is in addition to the control. Ancient and modern buildings seem to be accompanied by two times at the same time. The individual and office buildings, a tower, you can sit and relax on the outskirts of the port to watch the sunset! Also, many breeds, collects, the city of Sydney to open the world for all.

If you have time to get a lot of Sydney, Darling Harbour area is necessary. It ‘also eaten in many places in and around Chinatown, but you have to walk for 10 minutes, and you can try various food and trade in China, but prices are very friendly bag. It should also be resources for family visits, including Australian Maritime Museum, which contains the history and diversity of marine vessels, which can be examined. In fact, you can continue to make a short cruise or a sailing course.

Other museums you can visit the Powerhouse Museum, the Museum is the largest and most popular in Sydney. Here the history of Australian culture, and development. Supports advanced technology, a museum computer touch screen, mobile audio, as well as scientific experiments, that children and adults comfortably long audit of the museum. In addition to the Sydney Aquarium, a fish from Australia and the Panasonic IMAX Theatre Release corrupt display 2D and 3D images.
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No password Museum, tedious old buildings, old head, and the race attractive. There was agreement that was available at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS). NSM-old building has reached 120 years, but the building is ready to keep white. On the second floor of the museum, usually rented for events such as weddings or meetings. The building is still a couple of aura of charming colonial organization of wedding reception. In case of pre-marriage, a couple of images have always wondered, on the second floor because the floor is open at the top of the glass.

It ‘clear from cruinneachán Round all had impressive elegance of the Museum of icons, and then entered the room until we have a single device, equipped with various buttons on the screen called friends, who must be included on the neck. Then continue on the circular path is decreasing. Even more interesting numbers are a guide to disseminate information of speech. For example, when I came into the room floor is 3 digits, then press the number 3 and keep the photos or see other things. The first stop was Milan to make the 360

Visitors, like a huge screen surrounded by 360 degrees, indicating a multicultural society of Singapore employment. See repeated six minutes does not seem boring, because people show different activities. Impact on the music of Russian composer Vladimir Martynov has made and the soundtrack is still alive and inspires the heart. Also, looking at pictures of World War II, thin people who suffer from hunger, the wounded are scattered along the roads, and human bodies scattered throughout the city, because the Japanese attack. You pay $ 10 and a unique experience.
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