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Cities of the World volume 11
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The islands of eternal spring are made up of various landscapes. One can find anything from the lush, green forests in the mountains to sand deserts.
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Cities of the World volume 13
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Corfu is different from the other Greek islands. Instead of dreary, rocky terrain, one can find lush flora, pine trees, lemon and olive trees. This is the place where Odysseus met Nausicaa, Queen Elizabeth built a palace and where Gerald Durrell fell in love with nature.
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Cities of the World volume 23
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Egypt is the land of pharaohs, pyramids, mummies and other archeological riddles.
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Cities of the World volume 5
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The capital of Catalonia is one of Europe’s coziest and livable cities. It is famous for its nice weather, good transportation, lots of green areas, and parks full of fountains and statues. Nice and friendly people, a buzzing cultural life, colorful events and the famous Catalonian cuisine is waiting for visitors.
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Cities of the World volume 14
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Corsica is widely known as the birthplace of Napoleon. In Ajaccio, everything reminds the traveler of the emperor, his house, the dome where he was christened, a museum and monuments. The island is full of high mountains and clear bays, but the most lasting experience is provided by the small cities like Calvi, Coste or Sarténe, with their characteristically Corsican style.
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Cities of the World volume 7
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China has one of the world's oldest civilizations. The capital, Beijing, with its 11 million inhabitants, is now a modern city with skyscrapers, highways and shopping malls. Its several ancient monuments are all oases of silence.
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Cities of the World volume 20
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The island of Aphrodite, Cyprus, lying in the eastern bowl of the Mediterranean Sea, awaits tourists with warm sunny weather, a diverse landscape and friendly locals.
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Cities of the World volume 19
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Cuba is the pearl of the Caribbean Sea. Thanks to its colonial past, Havana - the capital - has plenty of palaces, nice mansions, cathedrals, strong forts, and shady alleys. On its streets, American automtive classics from the 50’s create a huge contrast with coaches.Trinidad is full of palaces built by the sugar barons, while Santa Clara is the town of the legendary revolutionary, Che Guevara. Guama shows us an Indian village and a crocodile farm....
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Cities of the World volume 18
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Croatia is blessed by an unfathomable natural richness. The lakes of the Plitvice and Krka National Parks, the waterfalls, the rapids and the caves are all among the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
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Cities of the World volume 8
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Brussels, being the center of the European Union, is not only the capital of Belgium but of Europe.
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Cities of the World volume 25
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English
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Cote d'Azur, the wonderful "blue bank" has been a symbol of the high life, being the millionaire's holiday resort for more than 100 years. Beautiful beaches, amazing landscapes, immense cultural relics and luxury are at their utmost.Menton is famous for its "lemon festival" and it also has the best climate. The tiny duchy of Monaco is hallmarked by Monte Carlo casinos and the Formula-1 Grand Prix, while the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula has the...
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Cities of the World volume 4
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Houses standing on piles in the water of the canals, the floating market and temples with their glistening mosaics are all living memories from the past, but the skyscrapers standing on the bank of Chao Phraya and the luxury cars speeding on the highway, are all forerunners of the new century.
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Cities of the World volume 2
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Whoever visits the Greek capital takes a pilgrimage to the fountain of European culture. The city’s most famous building is the Acropolis, which is garlanded by the golden pillars of the Parthenon. The statues, reliefs and frieses of the Acropolis Museum and the Archeological Museum of Athens show us the classical beauty ideal and the perfect sense of proportion.
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Cities of the World volume 1
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The United States offers uncountable sights to the visitor, from the White House and the Smithsonian in Washington through the skyscrapers of New York and the buildings of Chicago to the clay buildings of Santa Fe.
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Cities of the World volume 9
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The monumental Heroes' Square, the Castle district, which is part of the world's heritage, the green of the Varosliget, the famous spas, the Statue of Freedom on the top of Gellert hill, the Parliament reflecting on the surface of the Danube, the graceful bridges, the shady trees of the Margitsziget, and the turmoil of the inner city together make up Budapest.
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Cities of the World volume 24
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English
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Florida is called the "Sunshine State". Visitors mainly come to enjoy the sunshine, the sea, the never ending sandy shore of the peninsula and the unique atmosphere of Miami. But of course, it is worth to spend time in the protected areas such as the Everglades National Park and its fen, where visitors can slalom in between the alligators on hovercrafts.
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Cities of the World volume 15
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The Costa Brava, the 'wild coast', is the coast of Catalonia, which, with its yearly 50 million visitors, is one of Europe's largest holiday paradises. The mild, Mediterranean climate, the crystal clear water, the mysterious, rocky bays, the long, sandy beaches, the southern flora, the wonders of the Spanish and Catalonian cuisine, the historical monuments and artistic values invite more and more visitors each year.
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Cities of the World volume 17
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The largest Greek island awaits tourists with a varied landscape, over 2,500 meters high mountains, beautiful bays and enchanting cities. There are white-walled houses, taverns and silent monasteries hidden among the olive trees and orange orchards.
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Cities of the World volume 10
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The Bulgarian coast is awakening from a long sleep. On its two greatest tourist areas, the Golden Sands and the Sunny Coast, several hundred new high quality hotels were built and their malls, restaurants and night clubs are of European quality. Its beaches were awarded by the European Union’s blue flag. Varna is called the most beautiful city of the Black Sea. Recently, more than 100 of its historical buildings were renovated.
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