Caves Frasassi

Frasassi Gorge in Ancona (Italy), with a length of 3.2 km, was carved by rapidly flowing from the Apennines to the sea the riverSentino. The gorge is surrounded by steep limestone walls, dotted with the entrances to the caves.


In 1971, a team of speleologists exploring the area discovered a unique, 13 km system of caves and passageways. This system, known as the Grotta Grande del Vento (Great Cave of Wind) extends into the Apennines.

The explorers were surprised by the magnificent view of the transparent pools, stationary water and muddy banks of limestonecaves with sculptures, reminiscent of the frozen crystals. Some forms of dripstone look like lace curtains, delicate flowers or candles.Some are almost transparent, others sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow.

Lofoty

Lofoten is an archipelago in the Norwegian Sea in the north-west coast of Norway, separated from the mainland by the Strait ofVestfjorden. He is known for its exceptional beauty, and also one of the world's largest thermal anomalies.


The largest islands of Lofoten are Austvågøy, Gimsøy, Vestvagoy, Flakstadøya and Moskenesøya, and the overall land area of the archipelago is 1227 km ².

While lying in the Lofoten area is the Arctic Circle where temperatures are much higher than in other places of similar latitude. The main reason for this anomaly is a warm sea current flowing from the west of Europe - the Gulf Stream (Gulf Stream) and itsextension - North Atlantic Current.

Mausoleum of Agostinho Neto

Africa is not just deserts and the poor, but also developing the town with interesting buildings. One such structure is the Mausoleum of Agostinho Neto in Luanda, Angola.


This gigantic monument was built to honor the father of independent Angola - Agostinho Neto. Agostinho Neto in the years 1975-1979 he served as first president of independent Angola. It is also the most famous poet derived from this African country.


In his reign Angola close relations with the Soviet Union and other Communist states. In these countries, a common practice was themummification of bodies of deceased leaders. Following the example of those countries also embalmed the body of Agostinho Neto.

Fasil Ghebbi

At the foot of the mountain chain of Semien, in the center of Gondar, there is a complex of castles called Fasil Ghebbi.


In this city-fortress surrounded by a wall with a length of 900 meters and an area of ​​nearly 70,000 sq ft located up to 6 locks. Each of them served as the seat of the then ruler, and was specially built for him. This practice stemmed from the tradition prevailing inEthiopia - just not proper to live in a mansion predecessor. In addition to the castles, the walls are the ruins of three churches and theremains of numerous public and private buildings.


The most famous castle complex is Fasil Ghebbi Fasilidasa castle, built in the seventeenth century. Noteworthy is also the archivebear his name. Aside from the Fasilidasa their residences have here also: Yohannes, Iyasu, Dawit, Bekafa and Mintiwab.


Its original appearance is due to the influence of Hindu monuments and Arabic. Later, with the arrival of Jesuit missionaries, thearchitecture of the buildings were gradually adapted to the style of the Baroque.


As a result of wars, earthquakes Fasil Ghebbi repeatedly underwent more or less damage. It is now restored and opened to the public. Since 1979, the complex is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.