Sentences with phrase «ancient city surrounding»

Udaipur is one of Rajasthan's most picturesque destinations — a beautiful ancient city surrounding tranquil lakes.

The most spectacular of Cozumel's Mayan ruins are found on the Mexican mainland at Tulum, an ancient city surrounded by a 16 - foot - high, 25 - foot - thick wall.

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This week, archaeologists from around the world will gather in the ancient city of Erbil to discuss its long history and the suddenly promising future for archaeological research in surrounding Iraqi Kurdistan.

Arab polytheism, the dominant form of religion in pre ASHKELON, Israel, July 24 — Harvard University archeologists excavating Canaanite ruins surrounding the site of the ancient port city of

Celebrate Christmas on the shores of Lake Bled, surrounded by tree - topped mountains, before exploring the iconic «Floating City» of Venice, where ancient buildings overlook the stunning lagoon that gives the city an international reputatCity» of Venice, where ancient buildings overlook the stunning lagoon that gives the city an international reputatcity an international reputation.

Situated amidst the ancient city of Kathmandu, the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu is surrounded by a 37 acre estate, within close proximity of the Tribhuwan International Airport.

Hike the Inca Trail — or catch the scenic train — to the ancient and endlessly fascinating Machu Picchu; then travel to Bolivia to see striking sights like the Uyuni Salt Flats and colonial cities surrounded by soaring Andean peaks.

Climb to the top of temples and pyramids in the ancient Mayan cities that were hidden in the rainforest for 1,000 years to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

As you explore the ancient city, keep your eyes peeled for the tropical animals and birds that inhabit the surrounding jungle.

Mandalay and its surrounding ancient cities have an abundance of attractions and sunset views, but if you only have time for one in Mandalay, it would have to be this.

Villa Gallici is located in the ancient and famous city of Aix - en - Provence, surrounded by enchanting scenery.

A 20 - minute stroll will take you into the Old City where historic churches and mosques are surrounded by ancient Venetian Walls, once built to defend the cCity where historic churches and mosques are surrounded by ancient Venetian Walls, once built to defend the citycity.

Encased by square medieval walls, this ancient fortified city is symmetrically perfect, white - washed terracotta topped houses contrast charmingly with the surrounding green countryside, in fact Aigues - Mortes is also famous for its nearby salt marshes.

This ancient volcano offers magnificent views across the city and the surrounding area.

* Culture: Coba Take the two - hour drive to see the ruins of this ancient Mayan city that is surrounded by lush jungle and centered around two lagoons.

As the name suggests, this unique hotel is surrounded by lush green trees and is carefully designed to feel similar to the ancient, sacred city.

Ancient rainforests, tropical underwater paradises, and picturesque little towns surround this small laidback city, and there are plenty of tours to take you there.

In the midst of the Sacred Valley, a thousand meters lower than Cusco and just an hour's drive from the city situated in an ancient monastery of 20.000 m2 which maintains its original colonial style of the XVIII century, surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Dubrovnik offers a wealth of history, beginning with the ancient walls that surround the city and served as powerful protection against invaders.

Bougenvillea apartment located in nice mediterraenean stile build house, situated on an ancient lava cliff directly by the Adriatic sea, surrounded with lush evergreens and Mediterranean flowers, with direct access to two beaches and only a ten minute walk to the center of the Old City.

Many travelers use this city as a base to explore the surrounding region, which is filled with big mountains, ancient ruins, and montane cloud forest.

For exhibitions such as 100 Steps to the Mediterranean at the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University in Boston (2012), The Nation's Groves at Tel Aviv Museum of Art (2011), and Al - Lydd at Kunst - Werke Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin (2010), he integrated photographs of the ancient Arab city Al - Lydd (today's Lod) and the surrounding landscape with video featuring three generations from the Christian - Palestinian community.

In the morning sesh, you'll learn about the city and the surrounding territory, ancient works from Palmyra in the Met collection and how to be a «proper citizen» of Palmyra.

It features about 60 paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, most representing views of ancient architecture within the city and in the surrounding countryside.

Beside the Forbidden City, TianTong situates in a courtyard surrounded by ancient walls with green tiles, presenting both traditional elegance of Beijing and legal culture of the modern society.