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Huangshan is a mountain range located in the eastern part of China in the province of Anhui, covering an area of 154 km2. Much of the mountain's reputation stems from its importance in Chinese fine art and literature. It is characterized by sharp points of rock massifs, which were formed by glaciers. The rocks are overgrown with deformed Huangshan pines. They are tenacious trees, growing from rock cracks and living for over a hundred years. Mountain tops often offer a view of the clouds from abo [...]

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Suzhou is a city located in eastern China, about 100 km west of Shanghai. It lies on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and has more than 11 million inhabitants. The city is famous for its classic landscape gardens, which have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These gardens represent the development of the design of Chinese landscape gardens over a period of more than two thousand years. They have become the standard in Chinese garden design. The basis was the idea of the lan [...]

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Lhasa is a city in southwest China in the Autonomous Region of Tibet with a population of over half a million. It lies at an altitude of 3,658 m and has an area of about 53 km². It is the historical and religious center of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism. Until 1959, Lhasa was also the seat of the Dalai Lama. The modern history of the city began during the work of the Fifth Dalai Lama in the late 17th century. He established Lhasa as the center and capital of the Tibetan Empire. He began constructio [...]

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You can see very nice natural photos from the Palouse (region of the northwestern United States) and Canada. They were taken by the excellent photographer Chip Phillips. Tony [...]

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Personal Christmas Greetings for all people good will We wish a nice Christmas Holidays and a successful New Year 2019. Steve (Slovakia) and Tony (India) [...]

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Crăciun Fericit și Un An Nou Fericit Le urez tuturor oamenilor de bunăvoință o supraviețuire pașnică a sărbătorilor de Crăciun în cercul celor dragi. Vă rog să acordați o amintire tăcută celor care ne-au părăsit anul acesta, fie în mod natural, fie ca urmare a unei pandemii. Până în 2021, le doresc tuturor ca pandemia să nu mai fie o amenințare și să ne întoarcem cât mai repede la grijile și bucuriile normale din viața de zi cu zi. Steve [...]

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The Christmas greeting is designed to be a greeting from me and my friends. Therefore, you can also send it to your friends as our common greeting. Steve VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x4T-5Itm_FsR07hKJYstA/videos [...]

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Dubrovnik is a city in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea. It is a seaport and county center. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in the area. It has more than 40,000 inhabitants and is visited by more than a million tourists annually. Since 1979, it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its medieval architecture and city walls. The history of the city dates back to the 7th century, when it was known as Ragusa. It was under the protection of the [...]

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The Bohemian Central Mountains (Böhmisches Mittelgebirge in German) is an area created by volcanic activity with an area of 1265 km². More than 84 % belong to the Protected Landscape Area, established in 1976. The highest point is Milešovka with a height of 836 m above sea level. The Elbe Valley forms the axis of the Central Highlands. The streams exposed the solidified subsurface magma and deepened the valley, thus the Bohemian Central Mountains acquired a majestic landscape character.. Fore [...]

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Bouzov Castle is a fortress from the beginning of the 14th century, which was first mentioned in 1317. It is located 28 kilometers northwest of Olomouc in Moravia and is among the 10 most visited castles in the Czech Republic. Its first documented owners were the lords from Bouzov. The castle burned down in 1558 and was only rebuilt in 1620. Among the most important medieval owners were lords from Kunštát. With the arrival of the Order of the Teutonic Knights during the 18th century, the castl [...]

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Český Krumlov is a town in the South Bohemia. It is situated under the ridge of Blanský forest and the river Vltava flows through it. There live about 14 thousand inhabitants. The first written mention of the existence of the seat in Krumlov comes from 1240. Since the foundation of the city, Czech and German residents lived side by side. Český Krumlov Castle is the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic after Prague Castle. The medieval city center, which is surrounded by meand [...]

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Cheb is located in the west of the Czech Republic. It is only 5 kilometers from the German border. The fort of Cheb was settled in the 9th century by the Slavs. The first written record of Cheb dates back to 1061. Since the Middle Ages, it has been an important transport and trade center. Steve [...]

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Hluboká Castle is located on a hill above the river Vltava, about 10 km north of town České Budějovice. In the 13th century, Fronburg Castle was built on the site of today's castle. At the end of the 15th century, it was replaced by a Gothic castle, which was later rebuild in the Baroque style. At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle was torn down and a new castle in the romantic style was built in its place. The new buildings, which still stand today, were built in the Tudor Gothic [...]

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In the picturesque valley of the Elbe River lies the village Kuks. It is particularly remarkable for its partially preserved Baroque spa and hospital from the turn of the 17th and 18th century. It was one of the most spectacular spas in Europe at that time. Only the cascading staircase and the inn have been preserved from the castle and the spa. On the right side of the Elbe there is a hospital together with the Church of the Holy Trinity. The unsurpassed artistic peak presents a series of alleg [...]

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A number of beautiful castles and mansions have been built in the Czech Republic over the centuries. Some have remained in their original condition to this day. Others have undergone renovations or been rebuilt. And some eroded the ravages of time, leaving only ruins. This series of presentations took place to show part of this historical wealth. Even for most visitors, the selected views will be unusual, because they are aerial views of castles and mansions. Thanks to the photos provided by the [...]

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Prachov Rocks are a nature reserve and one of the symbols of the Bohemian Paradise. It is a sandstone rock city, which originated in the Mesozoic period as sediments on the edge of the sea. They are located approximately 7 km northwest of the town Jičín. They are easily accessible by road and also on foot along marked hiking trails. There are a number of viewpoints in the rocks, from which you can see the whole Bohemian Paradise as palm. The history of mountaineering in the Prachov Rocks has m [...]

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Beckov Castle is a reconstructed castle ruin on a steep, 70 m high cliff above the town Beckov. The fire, which broke out at the castle in 1727, destroyed most buildings and since then is abandoned. Thanks for your attention and see you soon. Ina and Steve [...]

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Egypt is a North African Arab state. It is an attractive country for tourists by the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In 2017, he had nearly 95 million inhabitants. The capital is Cairo (agglomeration with 15 million inhabitants), lying in the Nile River Delta. The city's attractions include Egyptian Museum and Muhammad Ali Mosque. The history of Egypt is one of the longest continuous history of a united state. The history of their own state starts sometime around 3000 B.C., when originally indig [...]

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Egypt is a North African Arab state that is also the most populated country in the Middle East. In 2017, he had nearly 95 million inhabitants. The capital is Cairo (agglomeration with 15 million inhabitants), lying in the Nile River Delta. Most of the country's territory consists of the Sahara Desert and the Libyan Desert. Due to the extremely dry climate, up to 99 % of the population live on approximately 6 % of the country's territory. Along the Nile River and in its delta. One of the most imp [...]

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The video version is at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x4T-5Itm_FsR07hKJYstA/videos Windsor Castle is a royal residence in the English county of Berkshire. It is the largest inhabited castle in the world and is located approximately 30 kilometers from London. It is strongly associated with the English and subsequently the British royal family and embodies almost 1,000 years of architectural history. Together with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, it is one of [...]

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