Shocking is the 163 or Amalfitana road with the spectacular view that leads to it and covers the entire length of the coast.

Since the 1960s, and alongside the nearby and most popular Capri, the Amalfi coast has evolved into one of Italy’s top tourist destinations but also a favorite place for both jet setters and couples looking for romance. Fortunately, because of the geomorphology of the area, tourist development was at a slow pace.

Therefore, it is still an earthly paradise that combines tranquility with cosmopolitan reputation: you will find quiet fishing villages next to cosmopolitan towns and secluded beaches next to lively and organized beaches.

In Sorrento, where Kazanova and Goethe were taking part, you will be impressed with the old villas on the hill slopes overlooking the emerald waters, Mediterranean gardens with olives and citrus, the lively cosmopolitan harbor where they breed expensive vessels and life in Coffee of Piazza Tasso, which was loved by both Nietzsche and Ipsen.

Positano is the most expensive and scenic area, a city with countless stairs and narrow streets, a settlement-terrace in the endless blue. Amalfi is the most popular proposal for a day trip from there and Ravello stands high up on the hill as if to watch what’s happening … Even Salerno, however, which plays the role of the transport hub, has a beautiful Old Town With narrow alleys.

Where to eat

In Positano, at Don Alfonso 1890 (Corso S Agata 11, tel .: +39 081 8780026) the organic materials come from the owner’s farm while the most famous dish is pasta with sardines, green peppers and oregano. (http://www.donalfonso.com/home.asp?lingua=ing)

In Amalfi, Caravella (Via Matteo Camera 12, tel .: +39 089871029) serves homemade pesto with anchovies, capers and lemon (http://www.ristorantelacaravella.it/?lang=en).

In Ravello, exciting dishes will be served at Rosselini, such as lemon sardines (Via San Giovanni del Toro 28, tel .: +39 089 818181) (http://www.palazzoavino.com/en/Dining/Rossellinis).

Where to stay

One relatively cheap and good option is to stay at the hotel: La Casetta Nel Bosco. Hotel Doria Amalfi is also a very nice 3 star hotel with a magnificent view (http://www.hoteldoriamalfi.it/en/). If you afford something more expensive we would recommend: Hotel Aurora (http://www.aurora-hotel.it/) and Hotel Luna Convento (http://www.lunahotel.it/)

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Riomaggiore is one of the five villages of The Cinque Terre province in Liguria and is perched on the cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Its insurmountable natural beauty is reflected in the fishing boats that rest in its calm blue waters, in its narrow alleys that reflect the midday sun and in the colors of the sunset.

Dating back to the 13th century and beyond, its impressive tower houses, it is known for the wine it produces. It is built between two steep cliffs and the Colombo village’s main street is located in its shops, cafés and restaurants.

The famous Street of Love (Via dell’ Amore) joins the five seaside villages and starts from Riomaggiore and you can discover it by walking through a picturesque path.

The multicolored mosaics are scattered in the village, while near the station and the walls of the town hall you will see the frescoes of the artist Silvio Benedetto.

It is worth visiting the Gothic church of San Giovanni Battista dated back to 1340 and the medieval castle built in the 13th century, today used for cultural events.

Castle of Riomaggiore: you can reach the fortification from the town, climbing the steep road from the railway station. It began to be built in 1260 by the Marquis Turcotti, lord of Ripalta and feudal vassal of this part of the coast, who gave up all these properties to Nicolò Fieschi who, after some years, transferred them to the Republic of Genoa, which completed the defensive system of Riomaggiore. The castle has a square base with the longest sides overlooking the sea. The boundary wall has two circular towers. The entrance is located between the towers, and a narrow external stair leads to the tower controlling the town, where a big clock is built. Not far from it there is the oratory of San Rocco, built in remembrance of a plague which stroke the community in 1480. During the times the castle suffered not only the usual wear of atmospherical agents but also a modification which changed the original setting up. In fact, until few years ago, the internal part of the fortress housed the town cemetery.

Food and Wine

Among the typical products we find several choices of dry white wine and of course the wine specialty of the Cinque Terre, the “Sciacchetrà”. This wine is famous all over the world and it is made by grapevines from “Bosco”, “Fermentino” and “Albarola” grapes. The Sciacchetrà is a suave wine of which we find two selections: Sweet and Strong Sweet.

You can easily recognize the wine by its golden-yellow colour with amber reflections and the scent of apricot and acacia-honey.

With info from http://www.cinqueterreriomaggiore.com/en/

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It is known for its university institutes that attract thousands of students each year. In the large natural harbor of the city one can enjoy water skiing.

It is worth visiting the Museum of Prehistory Mosgkarnt, an open-museum where visitors can turn back to 1800.

It houses artifacts from the Stone Age to Viking days and there is the most famous citizen of Aarhus, the Man of Gkraoumpale.

The excellently preserved old town and the De Gamle By museum which is a reconstruction of a historic village, are an inevitable stop for the visitor. With modern architecture, numerous festivals and museums, the city is an ideal destination for art lovers. The Aarhus Kunstmuseum Aros is one of the largest art museums in northern Europe.

Modern Troborg neighborhood in the north of the center and the pedestrian Vedestedet with shops, cafes and restaurants attract the interest of tourists. The imposing cathedral of Aarhus is built in Gothic style and the many glass buildings city eye catching architecture, creating an interesting contrast.

In Aarhus you can taste the famous Scandinavian cuisine and ride a bike to the beautiful neighborhoods that are filled with small shops.

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This year’s survey was conducted, according to the company’s website, between September and November 2016.

Global centers of London, Tokyo, Paris and New York have failed to even climb to the top 30 cities, staying behind most major German, Scandinavian, Canadian, New Zealand and Australian cities.

Vienna, the best city in the world to live

The 1.8 million residents of Vienna benefit from the culture of cafes and museums, theaters and multi-city opera theater. Rents and means of transport of the city, whose architecture is strongly influenced by its past in the heart of the Habsburg Empire, is cheap compared to other Western capitals.

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The hotel “Les Airelles” is situated there. This hotel is one of the best and most glamorous in France.

Billionaires, princes and princesses go there to have fun with the snow and relax. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Mintlenton were there last year.

Take a look at the following images.

photo source :  @LesAirellesCourchevel

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1.Canada

2.Atacama Desert – Chile

3.The Agra city – India

4.The Zermatt – Switzerland

5.Botswana

6.The Dubrovnik – Croatia

7.The Grand Teton National Park – Wyoming

8.Tijuana – Mexico

9.Detroit – Michigan

10.Hamburg – Germany

11.Marrakech – Morocco

12.Greenville – South Carolina

13.Pedregal – Ecuador

14.The Penzance – England

15.Osaka – Japan

16.Stockholm – Sweden

17.Sikkim – India

18.Île de Porquerolles – France

19.Madagascar

20.Sanya – China

21.Cyprus

22.The Great Barrier Reef – Australia

23.Minneapolis – Minnesota

24.Kingston – Jamaica

25.Comporta – Portugal

26.Kazakhstan

27.Gabon

28.Southwestern Puerto Rico

29.Athens – Greece

30.Chiang Mai – Thailand

31.Napa Valley – California

32.Puerto Escondido – Mexico

33.Sedona – Arizona

34.Madrid – Spain

35.Ketchum – Idaho

36.Maldives

37.Calabria – Italy

38.Antequera – Spain

39.Lofoten Islands – Norway

40.Iberá Wetlands – Argentina

41.Istria – Croatia

42.Placencia – Belize

43.Langtang – Nepal

44.Bozcaada – Turkey

45.Birmingham – Alabama

46.Sacred Valley – Peru

47.Laikipia – Kenya

48.Busan – South Korea

49.Portland – Oregon

50.Budapest – Hungary

51.South Bronx – New York

52.Ryukyu Islands – Japan

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Construction of the bridge began on 19 July 2009 (the same day as the inauguration of the nearby Thuận Phước Bridge). Dragon Bridge is 666m long, 37.5m wide and has six lanes for traffic.

Main span was completed on October 26, 2012. The bridge was opened to traffic on March 29, 2013, the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang City.

This modern bridge crosses the Han River at the Le Dinh Duong/Bach Dang traffic circle, providing the shortest road link from the Da Nang International Airport to other main roads in Da Nang city, and a more direct route to My Khe Beach and Non Nuoc Beach on the eastern edge of the city.

The bridge was designed and built in the shape of a dragon and to breathe fire each Saturday and Sunday night at 9PM.

By Danai Aimatidou

https://exploreathenzblog.wordpress.com/

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In the following video you can explore the city in 2 minutes:

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Watch the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOfV7-ZhhWI

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1. Shezhen Bao, China: Designed by architects in order to look like a ray and reflect the idea and the ‘magic’ of a flight.

2. Pulkovo, Russia: It’s the St Petersburg’s airport,its roof resembles like an envelope . An elegant construction, designed to withstand the heavy snowfalls in the area.

3. Tamar, Georgia: Located in Mestia and stretches to just 2,700 square feet. Designed to look like a spaceship that has just landed.

4. Barajas, Spain: The Madrid airport, with ceiling – full of domes – the largest in Europe.

5. Wellington airport, New Zealand, patterned with geometric shapes.

6. Chhatrapati Shivaji, India: The airport is located in Mumbai, famous for its impressive white roof.

7. Lleida-Alguaire, Spain: With a construction cost of over 130 million euros, is impressive because of the colorful tower and the wooden façade.

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