Iquique (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈkike]) is a port city and commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Pampa del Tamarugal which is part of Atacama Desert. It had a population of 180,601 according to the 2012 census. It is also the main commune of the Greater Iquique. The city developed during the heyday of the saltpetre mining in Atacama Desert in the 19th century. Originally a Peruvian city with a large Chilean population, it was ceded to Chile as result of War of the Pacific (1879–1883). Today it is one of only two free ports of Chile.
Discover the best top things to do in Jaffa, Israel including Nalagaat Center, Jaffa Old City, Jaffa Slope Park, Suspended Orange Tree, Joseph Bau House, Jaffa Port, Palmach Museum, Tayelet, Kikar Kedumim, Yitzhak Rabin Center.
Discover the best top things to do in Xanthi Region, Greece including The House of Shadow, Old Town of Xanthi, Livaditis Waterfall, Folklore & Historical Museum of Xanthi, Nestos River, Monastery of St. Nicholas, Nestos Gorge Observatory, Xanthi’s Old Town Festival, Foundation of Thracian Art and Tradition, Archaeological Museum of Abdera.
Discover the best top things to do in Zeeland Province, The Netherlands including Bizarium, Strand Domburg, Watersnoodmuseum, Oostkapelle Beach, Plompetoren, Town Hall, Deltawerken Oosterschelde, Boulevard van Vlissingen, Nature Reserve de Manteling, Maritime muZEEum.
Discover the best top things to do in Ichikawa, Japan including Hokekyoji Temple, Subway Museum, Ichikawa City Zoo, Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple), Lalaport Tokyo Bay, Nakayama Horse Tracks, I-link Town Observatory, Katsushika Shibamata Torasan Memorial Hall, Arimino Course, Taishakuten-Sando.
Katowice (/ˌkætəˈviːtsə/; Polish pronunciation: [katɔˈvʲit͡sɛ] ( listen); Silesian: Katowicy, German: Kattowitz, officially Miasto Katowice) is a city in southern Poland, with a population of 297,197 as of 2017 and the center of the Silesian Metropolis, with a population of 2.2 million.
Synagogues, mosques and churches stand together in Toledo's historic quarter, a testament to the medieval Spanish city's diverse history. The four towers of The Alcazar, a fortress built in 1085, dominate the skyline. Toledo and its surrounding countryside inspired El Greco, and his paintings are on display in many places around the city, including the museum that bears his name.
Take your camel to bed at this oasis town in southwestern Tunisia, home to a staggering 200,000 palm trees. Long prosperous due to its setting on the Sahara-crossing camel caravan routes, Tozeur is known for its quality Deglet Nour dates, its beige brick architecture, and its 14th-century medina (Ouled El Hwadef), where the fascinating Dar Chariet Museum houses many early artifacts, including jewelry and ceramics. Tozeur also served as a Star Wars movie series backdrop.
Volos (Greek: Βόλος) is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres (205 miles) north of Athens and 220 kilometres (137 miles) south of Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit. Volos is the only outlet to the sea from Thessaly, the country's largest agricultural region. With a population of 144,449 (2011), it is an important industrial centre, while its port provides a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
While most visitors choose Benalmadena for its glorious beaches, there are plenty of other attractions to keep your family amused. Take a trip out to sea on a boat or a ferry; you can even go whale and dolphin watching. A cable car ride would make a welcome change, or perhaps a visit to Bil Bil Castle. The castle is distinctive with its Arabian architecture, and it hosts concerts as well as art exhibitions. Visit the Sea Life Centre, where you can walk through the transparent tunnels in the underwater park or watch feeding demonstrations; the centre even has a mini golf course. At the end of a relaxing day, Benalmadena becomes a great place for nightlife. Whatever kind of cuisine you are looking for, you are sure to find a restaurant that will suit your family's tastes.
Discover the best top things to do in Samosir Island, Indonesia including TB Silalahi Centre (Museum Balige), King Siallagan's Stone Chair, Huta Bolon Simanindo Batak Museum, Tomok Village, Tomb of the Sidabutar Kings, Efrata Waterfall, Gibeon Hill Waterfall, Lake Sidihoni, Tele Observation Tower, Holbung Hill.
Discover the best top things to do in Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer Region, Morocco including Tramway Rabat-Sale, Chellah, Mausoleum of Mohammad V, Kasbah des Oudaias, Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art, Jardin Zoologique National de Rabat, Hassan Tower, Medina of Rabat, Andalusian Gardens, Rabat Old Town.
Viterbo [viˈtɛrbo] listen (help·info) is an ancient city and comune in the Lazio region of central Italy, the capital of the province of Viterbo.
Rovinjsko Selo in Croatia, from Europe region, is best know for Neighborhoods. Discover best things to do in Rovinjsko Selo with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Slovenia, wedged between Austria and Italy, has always been proud of its unique heritage. The capital, Ljubljana, is a perfect example of this blend of German, Mediterranean, and Slovenian culture. The old town is a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau buildings, watched over by a medieval castle. Cut through the gardens of Tivoli Park to the National Museum of Contemporary History for a history of modern Slovenia, featuring crumbled statues of Stalin and a recreation of a WWI trench.
Setagaya (世田谷区, Setagaya-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English. Its official bird is the azure-winged magpie, its flower the fringed orchid, and its tree the Zelkova serrata.
Discover the best top things to do in Luberon, France including Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras, Tapiezo, Chausee des Geants, Mines de Bruoux, Le Sentier des Ocres, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, Chateau St Saturnin Les Apt, Marche du Samedi Matin, Vieille Ville de Gordes, Le Pont Julien.
Říčany (Czech pronunciation: [ˈr̝iːtʃanɪ]; German: Ritschan) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. In 2006 it had almost 17,500 inhabitants. It is located 20 km from the center of Prague and it takes about half an hour to get to the Prague Main railway station by train. The town is part of the Prague metropolitan area.
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