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Ephesus

Ephesus

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Ephesus was the Roman capital of Asia Minor, and home to over a quarter of a million people—from slave traders to saints—at its peak between 1 AD and 2 AD. The site of the Temple of the Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, 150 years of excavations at Ephesus have revealed the most complete Greco-Roman classical city on Earth. No wonder it was just added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Old City of Acre (Akko) / העיר העתיקה של עכו

Old City of Acre (Akko) / העיר העתיקה של עכו

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Old Akko, located on a peninsula, is one of the few cities on the Mediterranean coast, the fortress walls of which have survived without damage, with the exception of two gaps that are currently used for traffic (they were made by the British).

Old Acre has many faces, and its cultural layers have been preserved almost completely.

Four religions have found refuge and left their mark in Akko: there are Jewish synagogues, luxurious churches in Christian areas, large mosques, as well as a garden where Baha Ullah, the founder of the Baha'i religion, is buried.

Akko has places like baths, citadels, khans, and mosques in preserved conditions built over the ruins of the crusaders.

Acre was almost completely excavated for more than a decade during the restoration and reconstruction of the Old City after its recognition by UNESCO in 2001. An excellent example of a restored building is the Knights' Halls of the Hospitaller Fortress, which was a defensive structure during the Crusader period in the 11th century and includes a Templar tunnel.

Morcote

Morcote

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Morcote is one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland. With its characteristic small alleys, the arcades of old patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments, and its natural beauty, Morcote is considered “the Pearl of Ceresio”. Of particular architectural interest, is the church of Santa Maria del Sasso, the terraced cemetery, and the Tower of the Captain. READ MORE ->

Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

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The picturesque natural attraction with many petrified tree trunks & fossils, plus ranger-led tours.-Google. Nature, geology, archaeology, paleontology and even architecture meet at this high-desert park. Stretching for miles on both sides of Interstate 40 and located near the town of Holbrook in Northern Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park is a high-desert geologic treasure chest. READ MORE ->

Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls State Park

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The serene park features 10 waterfalls on a dog-friendly 9-mile loop trail, plus campsites & cabins. -Google. The popular trail through Silver Falls State Park's forested canyons visits 10 spectacular waterfalls, five more than 100 feet high. The path even leads through mossy caverns behind the falls' shimmering silver curtains.This loop is suitable for families with beginning hikers because side trails provide shortcuts back to the car. Dogs are not allowed on the trail. READ MORE ->

Meteora (Μετέωρα)

Meteora (Μετέωρα)

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High above the Meteora landscape in the central region of Greece, 60 monks and nuns live in fabled monasteries perched on the edge of sandstone peaks. In centuries past, their place of worship brought them solitude and protection from unwanted trespassers. Today, the Orthodox monasteries are one of the most popular destinations in all of Greece. Only a few hours from Athens at the fringe of the Plain of Thessaly, the town of Kalambaka plays host to Meteora's spectacular mountaintop attractions. Windswept monoliths rise abruptly from the earth, with vertical cliffs forming a dramatic backdrop against the flat fields around them. The picture-perfect vistas have been the inspiration for countless film and TV backdrops, including the Eyrie kingdom in HBO series 'Game of Thrones.' ... During the 14th century, the great monk Athanasios Koinovitis brought a group of devout followers from Mount Athos to Meteora, in search of a group of ascetic hermits that had developed a religious stronghold in the region. He was mesmerized by the hermits' free-climbing skills that had allowed them to live in the caves and fissures high above the ground, and saw an opportunity to create a convent where his flock could meditate and worship in peace. Employing the hermits as climbing mentors, the new visitors conquered the surrounding mountains and set about creating their own holy haven. It was then, from 1356 to 1372, that the first Great Meteoron Monastery was born. READ MORE ->

Golfo Dulce

Golfo Dulce

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Gulf surrounded by several national parks and protected areas, home to whales and sea turtles.-Google. Golfo Dulce is home to fantastic forests with exotic animals and amazing plants and trees. One of Costa Rica's most vibrant wildlife havens. With over 600-foot deep waters in its center, the Golfo Dulce is home to humpback whales and is a haven for sport fishers READ MORE ->

Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido

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As far as Mexican beach destinations go, Puerto Escondido hits a sweet spot: moderately developed, laid back, well-touristed but still blissfully free of the sterile resorts and hordes of spring breakers in Cancún and other hotspots. READ MORE ->

Hot Springs in the World

Hot Springs in the World

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A thermal (geothermal) spring is a spring with warm water that comes to the surface at temperatures above 20 ° C. The thermal springs are famous for their healing properties.

Tioga State Forest

Tioga State Forest

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Tioga State Forest derives its name from the Seneca phrase “meeting of two rivers.” The forest hosts the Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.” Tioga features awe-inspiring views and miles of clean, cool streams

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park

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Hottest, Driest, and Lowest National Park. In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes.