Sentences with phrase «ancient stone town»

Situated on the seafront of ancient Stone Town, washed by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar Channel, the Serena Inn is a haven of tranquillity amongst the bustle of Zanzibar.

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Some traditional leaders in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have absolved the people of the ancient town of any involvement in the recent stoning of the...

Some traditional leaders in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have absolved the people of the ancient town of any involvement in the recent stoning of the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, during a Jumat prayer.

The landing site has been dubbed Sais, the ancient Egyptian town believed to be the original home of the Rosetta stone, after which the mission is named.

And at the heart of Prosperous lie the ruins of an ancient church, transported stone by stone from England centuries earlier by the founders of the town... But the death of a homeless man and the disappearance of his daughter draw the haunted, lethal private investigator Charlie Parker to Prosperous.

We also took in the palace of Versailles, Caudebec's Gothic cathedral described by Victor Hugo as «a lace of stone,» the Benedictine monastery of Abbeye Saint Wandrille, Rouen (Normandy's ancient capital, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431), the high - society seaside resort town of Deauville, and lastly, pretty Honfleur, with its half - timbered homes, cobbled alleyways and patisseries filled with tempting «grand meringues,» chocolate éclairs and custard tarts.

On a guided visit, see the town's splendid Gothic cathedral, 12th - century stone bridge, and the Porta Praetoria — the ancient Roman city gate.

You head into ancient towns with rough stone buildings, whose marine - blue window shutters and lovely flower gardens are pleasing to your eye.

Green meadows and small, ancient stone cottages give this town its charm.

A holiday resort since Roman times, Bellagio's rich history is reflected in the town's ancient cobbled streets and stone stairways; a legacy of fine architecture and buildings from Roman to medieval times, then from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century - a time period when Bellagio was under Spanish occupation.

Inside the city gates is a medieval town made up of narrow cobbled alleyways lined with honey - coloured stone buildings and ancient churches.

This tour takes us on a journey across the largest and prettiest of the Balearic Islands, we cycle to hidden coves and hilltop monasteries, through ancient stone built towns and past citrus plantat...

Perugia Breaks Perugia's City of Chocolate is dressed like a medieval hill town from its Gothic palaces to its jazz cafes all the way to the ancient alleys of stone that dropped sharply off a 19th century shopping promenade.

Endangered blue swallow sightings are merely a cherry on the top, and if you like mystery then the ancient stones of Adam's Calendar on the plateau alongside town are a must - do.

The mountains, covered in ancient dry - stone terraces and centuries - old olive trees, are popular with hikers and bikers looking for a challenge, and any journey through their peaks will take you past picturesque old towns and villages full of tradition.

The variety of places and activities include historic stone - paved towns, colorful markets full of indigenous peoples, one of the world's most beautiful lakes, ancient Mayan ruins, black sand Pacific beaches and lush jungle rivers.

The small town of La Democracia is best known for the ancient stone heads that decorate its central park.

Once again we are walking down the streets of a very ancient town, with a history dating back to the late stone age.

If you take the bus from Cusco to Puno, the first stop will be in the picturesque and cozy town of Andahuaylillas to visit the Sistine Chapel of America (named for its beautiful murals, paintings of the Cusco school, its beautiful images and its magnificent works in wood), then visit the Inca Temple of Raqchi dedicated to the god Inca Wiracocha, built in Inca imperial style (finely carved stones) and has pre Inca and Inca constructions that were used as religious, administrative and monitoring center in the ancient Inca empire.

Guests can take a scenic 2 - hour walk down the stepping stone path of the Kihaapi'ilani Trail from Hana Town to the ancient ruins.

The hotel is adjacent to some of Wuxi's historical World Heritage Sites, such as the Meili Ancient Town and Temple of Wu, and natural scenic spots including the Lianghong National Wetland Park and China Stone Park.

Bath is a very ancient town (800 BC) built in white big stones.