sábado, 26 de julho de 2008

7 maravilhas continuam

As 7 maravilhas continuam a dar que falar pois agora temos 7 pontos turisticos muito importantes do mundo

domingo, 25 de novembro de 2007

Maravilhas

Maravilhas, Maravilhas há muitas mas resultados de estatisticas apontam que cada monumento que estava nos 21 finalistas começou a ser muito mais visitado por turistas de todo o mundo.é imprecionante, o homem é mesmo um obra de arte, visto que chega ao ponto de construir monumentos visitados e conhecidos por todo o mundo.

sexta-feira, 17 de agosto de 2007

Angkor


Angkor is the most important monument of the south-east Asian Khmer Empire and the world’s largest sacred temple. Built during the reign of King Suryavaman, at the beginning of the 12th century, Angkor is noted for its intricate ornamentation and striking beauty. With its water moats, concentric walls and magnificent temple mountain in the center, Angkor Wat symbolizes the Hindu cosmos, with its oceans at the periphery and the Meru mountain at the center of its universe.

quarta-feira, 15 de agosto de 2007

Alhambra


Mohammed I, the first king of the Nasriden – a Moorish dynasty in Granada - converted a 9th-century castle into his private royal residence, and it is this which we now know as the Alhambra. The structure, which covers an area of 13 hectares, is renowned for its stunning frescoes and interior detail. The building is one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world and is among Europe’s most-visited tourist attractions.

The Acropolis


Built atop what is known as the “Sacred Rock” of Athens, the Acropolis was to radiate power and protection for its citizens. The temples of the Acropolis have become the some of most famous architectural landmarks of ancient and modern history. Today, the Parthenon in particular is an international symbol of Greek civilization. A graphic illustration of the temple also appears in the UNESCO logo, representing culture and education

domingo, 12 de agosto de 2007

7 Maravilhas Naturais

Categorias Principais:

* natural site
* natural monument
* landscape

Categorias Secundarias:

* Animal Reserve
* Canyon, Fjord
* Cave, Grotto
* Coastline, Cliff
* Forest, Wood
* Geological site
* Glacier
* Mountain, Volcano, Rocks
* Nature Conservancy Park
* Oasis , Deserts
* Prehistoric natural site
* Underwater World, Reef
* Water, Sea, Lake, River
* Waterfall
* other

Exemplos Válidos:

* Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland
* Baikal Sea, Russia
* Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada
* Galapagos Island, Ecuador
* Geirangerfjord, Norway
* Grand Canyon, USA
* Great Barrier Reef, Australia
* Iguaçu Waterfalls, Argentina/Brazil
* Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
* Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
* Redwood National Park, USA
* Sagramatha Park, Nepal
* Serengeti Park,Tanzania

Exemplos não válidos:

* Bird Migration
* Gulf Stream
* Monsoon Rain
* North or South Po
* Northern Lights

domingo, 29 de julho de 2007

Taj Mahal


Este monumento foi construído nas ordens de Shah Jahan, o quinto emperor muçulmano do mogul, para honrar a memória de sua esposa atrasada amada.Construído fora do mármore branco e da posição em jardins formalmente colocados-para fora, o Taj Mahal é considerado como a jóia a mais perfeita da arte muçulmana em India.
O emperor consequentemente jailed e, ele é dito, podia então somente ver o Taj Mahal fora de sua janela pequena da pilha.