Sentences with phrase «famous ancient city»

Enjoy an excursion to Cordoba, a famous ancient city that was once the largest metropolis in Western Europe.

Day 4 (New Years Eve) is an excursion to Cordoba, a famous ancient city.

Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, is a famous ancient city with a history of 3,500 years.

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Damascus, a great trading center on the western border of the Fertile Crescent, is a very ancient city — perhaps the oldest anywhere in the world which still exists — while Antioch is famous for the fact that here the followers of Christ were first called Christians.

Chef Asif R. Syed was born and raised near Hyderabad, India, known as the ancient City of Kings and Pearls and famous for its Muglai cuisine.

At Kano Pillars he won the Nigeria League title with the team twice in a row and his jersey number 23 became famous in the ancient city little wonder he has picked it up again ahead of the start of next season.

On Egypt's northern coast, where the Nile delta meets the sea, there once stood two cities of such wealth and grandeur that they were famous throughout the ancient world.

The tiny Japanese island of Yonaguni, near Taiwan, has become famous for the huge submerged rock structures found near its shores — the ancient city of a lost civilisation, some claim.

Women in ancient Pompeii were not all like the classical beauties depicted on the city's famous frescoes.

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In Beijing, there is a big famous Ancient building that calls the Forbidden City, the main gate calls Tian» an men.

This ancient city in Tuscany is packed to the brim with famous sights and for a good reason.

Although it is probably most famous as the home of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, Sicily has so much more to offer visitors — think fantastic food and wine, ancient temples, beautiful beaches and a bustling capital city.

Days 10: Merida & Cancun Caravan's ancient civilizations of Mexico tours end in the world famous city of Cancún on the Yucatán peninsula.

After travelling on Eurostar from St. Pancras International, to Brussels, then onwards by rail to Potsdam, Berlin and Warsaw, exploring the fascinating sights and monuments of these cities along the way, on day 6 it's time to board the famous Tsar's Gold Private Train in Moscow for the incredible 14 - day adventure that will end in the ancient and enigmatic city of Beijing.

Catch a glimpse of the architectural skills of the ancient Roman people with a visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum or make the journey to nearby Vatican City to browse through famous paintings, sculptures and artwork from centuries ago.

Things to see in the area include the ancient Portuguese city of El Jadida, Sidi Bouzid cliffs, the famous pottery of Safi, the Bedouza cape light - house.

The hotel is in the centre of Chester next to the iconic Eastgate Clock, near Chester Cathedral and the ancient city walls of this famous, northern English town.

Explore Tikal Ruins, undisputedly the most famous ancient Mayan City that includes 9 twin pyramid structures.

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

The short scenic drive from the airport lingers on your mind.Chengdu's beautiful rivers, bridges, trees and flowers are a visual feast.History resonates in this city, where the ancient Southern Silk Road began.When you enter the opulent lobby of Shangri - La Hotel, Chengdu, warm greetings accompany you.The hotel has been showcasing the rich artistic culture of Chengdu since its opening by featuring nine famous contemporary artists from Sichuan.You will be ushered into a journey of China contemporary art.Up in your room, the setting is modern and the space generous.You appreciate why you picked the hotel with the largest rooms in the city centre.

From our place you are 20 minutes away from the train station where you also can take the train to the most famous ruin, the ancient city of Machupichu.

If time permits, the famous ancient Mayan city of Tulum sits perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea and provides a fascinating look into the region's history.

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.

After taking pictures and drinking in the vistas, walk back down the volcano with your guide, and hop back aboard your coach for the short journey to Naples.Enjoy one of the city's world - famous pizzas for lunch, and then head south to the ancient city of Pompeii.

«The Eternal City» is famous for its ancient architecture and rich history spanning 28 centuries.

CasaSur Bellini Hotel is located in one of the most exclusive residential areas of Buenos Aires, Palermo, known for having a mix of large boulevards and ancient groves amidst the city's most famous malls, museums, art galleries, bars, and restaurants.

On Christmas Eve, we travel by train to Lucerne, an ancient lakeside city of cobbled streets, squares, and the famous Kapellbrücke bridge.

The Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors are among the most famous, but ancient temples, towns and treasures awaiting discovery throughout this country.

Many people dream of hiking from the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco to the famous lost city of Machu Picchu in Peru.

South Australia features a mix of amazing landscapes from the beautiful beaches of Glenelg just 25 minutes on the tram from the centre of Adelaide, the picturesque Adelaide Hills just 30 minutes from Adelaide City, rugged coastline of the Great Australian Bite where you can see the majestic Southern Right Whales, the unique beauty and pristine wildlife sanctuary of Kangaroo Island, Australia's iconic Murray River, the ancient and seemingly empty South Australian desert outback and the Flinders Ranges to the world famous Wine region of the Barossa Valley.

The Eternal City is a great choice for a stopover with its ancient Roman architecture including the famous Colosseum.

The classical era is still evident in the city, which is bursting with ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark for early Western civilization.

The city is famous for its ancient Greek Theatre and for being just a short drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna.

Tour of the famous White Temple — A day trip including pick up and lunch to the White Temple, Golden Triangle and Wat Phra That Chedi Luang in Chiang Saen Ancient City.

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A day trip to the historic city of Cairo is only three hours away and visitors can see such world famous ancient landmarks such as the grand stone monuments of the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.

The Jayakarta Yogyakarta Hotel and the ornate decoration of its lobby and restaurant provide you with a first glance of the cultural and historic richness of this ancient city famous for its Palaces and Borobudur Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple.

Famous for its food and three thousand years of history the city also has fabulous museums, architecture and ancient sites abounding.

The Surmeli Efes Hotel is perfectly located to discover the very best of the Kusadasi region, including many famous city sights such as Ephesus Ancient City, Basilica of St. Jean, House of Virgin Mary, the Archeological Museum, Kusadasi and Shopping Distrcity sights such as Ephesus Ancient City, Basilica of St. Jean, House of Virgin Mary, the Archeological Museum, Kusadasi and Shopping DistrCity, Basilica of St. Jean, House of Virgin Mary, the Archeological Museum, Kusadasi and Shopping District.

This voyage brings us to some of the most famous classical cities starting from Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, birthplace of Herodotus and site of the siege battle between Alexander the Great and the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

Perhaps the most famous of all ancient Maya sites, the towering city of Tikal, is located just across the border from Cayo District in neighboring Guatemala.

Many of the best sites are located on the famous Royal Mile around which much of the ancient city was constructed.

Siem Reap in Cambodia is home to the ruins of the ancient Khmer city of Angkor which include famous sights such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm (the magical ruins overgrown by giant trees where Tomb Raider was filmed).

The façade of this huge mausoleum, which was built using marble and stone, was modelled upon the famous Pantheon in Rome — a temple which was built in the first century AD as a place for worshipping the city's ancient Gods.

Some of the top attractions in Scotland include the National Museum of Scotland where you can admire ancient artefacts, Edinburgh Castle which towers high above the city, and Scottish National Gallery which houses famous art works by Raphael, Monet, Van Gogh and Scottish artists.

With bustling cities, stunning Pacific coastline, primordial rainforests, fascinating ancient cultures and the mysterious peaks of the Andes, Peru is truly one of the world's top travel destinations, so for our Destination of the Week we have chosen its most famous site, Machu Picchu, and have included details on how to get there via Lima and Cuzco, as well as what to do while you're in each place.

Famous as one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals, the sacred city of Anuradhapura is popular for its preservation of ruins Read More...

The Mayan ruins of Caracol and Xunantunich are common day trips from the Pine Ridge as is the somewhat longer trip over the Guatemalan border to the famous ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal.

Magical Huaraz program is a complete tour which contains elements of the region's main cultural and natural circuits, starting with the delightful city of Huaraz, journeying along the Callejón de Huaylas, visiting Chavín de Huántar, contemplating the snow - capped Mount Pastoruri and lagoons, crossing the White Cordillera, through the Tunnel of Cahuish, going on a hike on the glacier, observing the famous Phuyas de Raymondi which are naturally gaseous water pools, ancient paintings on rocks, and we'll have a chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes and thermal baths, appreciate local handicraft and taste the exquisite regional gastronomy.