The Story of the First Conquest of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Mount Everest, located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is one of the highest peaks in the world. The first successful ascent of the mountain took place on May 29, 1953, by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. This expedition paved the way for other mountaineers to reach the top of Mount Everest. The Magnitude of Mount Everest Mount Everest is a monumental mountain that has been on the list of summits for years. The
Summer capital of Warmia and Mazury
What connects Ostroda with Sopot? Why are the Days of the Sea celebrated in the Masurian town and why can you take a boat trip on the grass? And how did it happen that the image with Ostruda hangs in the Louvre? Poland is not only large, popular cities. There are also many small towns that can delight no less than the most famous ones. NAME: Ostroda LOCATION: Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Masurian Voivodeship, Ilawa Lakes. Ostroda is located near the lake Drventskie. The Drvenka River flows through the city. EXISTS:
Top Attractions in Berlin
Berlin is a city where everyone will find something for themselves. What is worth seeing in Berlin? Discover the most popular sights of the German capital. Sights of Berlin: history and art The iconic Berlin Wall is an element of the city not to be missed when planning a trip. Tourists are advised to walk along the east side of the gallery. This is a kilometer-long section along the wall, decorated with paintings by various contemporary artists. The Holocaust Memorial, opened in 2005, is now one of the most important
Trevi Fountain – Fountain of Wishes
During its long history, Rome has been able to amass an enormous amount of historically and artistically valuable wealth. It is simply not possible to capture all this beauty in a single approach. Even if you set aside a whole month for such a study, at best you can only skim the surface of the history of Rome. And in order to somehow become a partaker of this great holiday for the curious, we advise you to first relax after arriving in Rome, and then study it. The executor of
Landmarks of Hong Kong
It is popular not only among tourists from all over the world, but also among businessmen. This is a major financial center, where there are major banks and offices of world companies. For tourists, Hong Kong has become popular not so long ago. There are many not only historical sights of Hong Kong, but also modern interesting objects. Buddhist temples, Buddha statues harmoniously look against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers. Disneyland Disneyland amusement parks are located in many major cities in the world. And everywhere these are fabulous parks
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Nice was once part of ancient Liguria. In 1526 the city became the capital of the county of the same name. Nice became French in 1860, after a referendum recognized by the entire international community as a “joke”. Nice has long been loved by representatives of the aristocratic strata of society. This place is really very beautiful and favorable for relaxation, so this love is quite understandable. A holiday trip to Nice should be carefully planned, just like accommodation in this French resort. Sights The Promenade des Anglais is a
Sights of Shanghai
With a population of just under 15 million, the city is not only one of the most important metropolitan areas in the world, but also a city of contrasts. No other city has such an impressive mix of new and old, modern and traditional, rich and poor. These are the extremes that define this city, and it’s definitely worth getting to know both sides. Shanghai Landmarks Waitan Riverfront The Bun Huangpu Riverfront offers fantastic views of the skyline of Pudong New Area. Many historic European colonial buildings, such as the
Cuneo – under the auspices of Saint Michael
The administrative region of Piedmont includes the province of Cuneo, its capital is the city of the same name. Since ancient times, it is believed that St. Michael protects these lands. The city of Cuneo is located on a high plateau, near the river Stura di Demonte. It got its name due to its shape – the city has a wedge-shaped appearance, and translated from Italian Cuneo means “Wedge”. ? City history Cuneo was founded at the end of the 12th century on the interweaving of roads from France to
Tours in Zambales, Philippines
The Philippine Islands are a very pleasant place to relax, here you can go diving, yachting, and make sightseeing trips. The islands have a typical tropical climate, the air temperature is high at any time of the year. A holiday in the Philippines in February is very pleasant, and it is also interesting to celebrate the New Year in such an interesting place. But from the beginning of June, the rainy season begins, and it continues until the end of September – the beginning of October. In addition, rains are
Worms is an ancient city in Germany
Worms is one of the oldest German cities, located 23 km from Mannheim. These places were inhabited as early as the Neolithic era around 5000 BC. From August times (31 BC to 14 AD) Worms and its environs belonged to Rome. In Franconian times, bishops ruled here. The city received the greatest development during the time of the Salians and already in 1074 it was exempted from customs duties. In 1184, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa granted the city extensive rights, and thus began the history of the imperial city. In 1689,
Milan – the cultural center of Italy
Milan is a unique city, so beloved and popular with tourists from all over the world. It is here that people come to watch Formula 1 races, enjoy the opera at La Scala and attend the last show of famous Italian designers. Milan is not only the capital of fashion and shopping, it is a city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Duomo Cathedral In the heart of Milan is the stunning Duomo Cathedral. This is a huge Gothic building with facades covered with snow-white marble. The facades of
Budapest is a city on the banks of the Danube
The Hungarian capital is often called the pearl of the Danube. The Danube River flows through the whole of Budapest, and the bridge over it was thrown only in the nineteenth century. This bridge then connected two different cities with the names of Buda and Pest. It was at that time that the name of the new city of Budapest arose. Today this city is literally dotted with historical architectural monuments, beautiful squares, cozy parks. Budapest is also famous for its baths. Sights of Budapest The most important sight of