2Mapa.org

The modern megapolis of Dnipropetrovsk (1.063 mil­lion inhabitants), one of the richest (and most expensive) cities of Ukraine, appeared in place of Cossack villages in the  vicinity of the fortress of Kodak, in the middle reaches of the Dnieper, where the Samara River flows into it. Over the last few years Dnipropetrovsk, or simply “Dnepr,” as most of the local people call it, has been glaring with neon lamps of the shop-windows of expensive bou­tiques, restaurants and clubs. During World War II many historical sights were destroyed, however, if you go to the center of the city you will be able to feel the spirit of old Yekaterinoslav, or even Sicheslav.
As a result of the victorious Russian-Turkish wars of 1768-1774 and 1787-1791 the lands of the northern Black Sea maritime regions passed to the Russian Empire and were quickly populated. In 1775 the Azov province was formed in this area. On October 14,1775, there was drawn a map of the future pro­vincial center, which was to appear on the River Kilchen where it flows into the Samara River. This town was later named Yekateri­noslav I, Left-bank, Kilchensky. Before long it turned out that the place for the provincial center had been chosen mistakenly: in spring and autumn the territory was flooded, and, above all, the city was situated far away from the navigable Dnieper. So by order of Catherine II of January 22,1784, Yekaterinoslav was moved to t he righ bank of the Dnieper, a higher terrain. However, even today researchers cannot determine exactly the date of the city’s founda­tion. There exists at least seven versions. In spite of the similarity of the city’s name with that of the river upon which it stands, its present-day name the city acquired in 1926, after H. Petrovsky, a Soviet party functionary.

Founded in 1787, the Transfiguration Cathedral (1 Zhovtneva Sq.) was to become the center of the new city. The first project of the temple was created by the French architect Clod Gerois in the form of a five-nave basilica. The project was not realized. The cathedral was built from 1830 through 1835 after the project of the architect A.Zakharov, in Russian classical style. The roof and the vaults were executed in the technique of Italian sgraffito by the artists Bezsonov, Sazonov, and Terebniov. On money of Maecenases the temple was quickly filled with valuable sacral works of art. After 1917 the Transfiguration Cathedral was closed and got into the black-list of the general layout of the develop­ment of the city according to which it was to be destroyed. It was saved by director of Historical Museum D.I.Yavornytsky who proposed converting it into museum of atheism. The structure was saved, but everything in­side – icons, church plate, and, above all, the iconostasis – was burnt down. Also at that time any information of the bell weighing five poods disappeared. On January 21,1992, the temple was officially transferred to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Its original state is being restored. Today divine services are celebrated there daily, and people come here from afar to listen to the choir which is the best in Dnipropetrovsk eparchy.
On the right side of the entrance to the cathedral, beside the wall, there is an in­teresting historical relic: one of the mile-posts (1787) that were installed along the roads in the Russian Empire.
Andriy Farba was consid­ered the best governor of the region. Under this pedantic master the city acquired many important buildings. In 41 K. Marx St. there is the house in which the governor lived. The local officials were afraid of and hated the active and popular leader, and spread legends of his excessive “thriftiness.” Popular tales have been living so far in the city about the “eternal pineapple,” which was served up at every of­ficial lunch, and which none of the guests dared taste; or about the govemor’s habit to take out several billets from the firewood prepared near the stoves, just for the sake of saving. However, it is true that when A.  retired and settled in an estate in the Crimea, he bequeathed his million strong property for the maintenance of the orphanage and charity.

Prince Grigoriy Potemkin, favorite of Catherine II, was known among the Zaporozhian Cossacks under the nickname “Hrytsko Nechosa” (Hrytsko the Shaggy). His ambitious plans were not realized in spite of the fact that twelve regiments of soldiers were sent here for three years to build the city. However, what the descendants retained in memory were Potemkin’s vil­lage sets along the Dnieper to deceive visiting Catherine II. There is a myth according to which Potemkin ordered to build a spire of the church exceeding that of St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome.
The foundation of the gymnasium in Yekaterinoslav (2 Zhovtneva St.) started in 1805.The city urgently needed a high-quality educational institution. The nobility assembly allotted for the pur­pose premises at the intersection of present-day Lenin and Plekhanov streets. However, the number of students was incessantly growing and, naturally, there emerged the necessity of a new building. In spite of hardships and financial problems, in 1861 the architect I.Skotnikov informed the authorities of the completion of a new building. True, it proved that many things were done im­properly, and it was only in 1896, after elimination of all imperfec­tions, that the institution began to work. A library, assembly hall and archaeological laboratory assisted students in acquiring good education. From 1914 the building was handed over to medical courses. Today it is one of the buildings of Medical University.

]]>

D.Yavornytsky Historical Museum  was founded in 1849 on the initiative of the governor A. Farba. First it occupied part of the former Petemkin’s palace, but later a new building was raised in classical style after the project of arch. V. Pafnutin. With time the old part was con­nected with the new two-storied building, in which the diorama “Battle for the Dnieper” is on display. The museum was named after the well-known Ukrainian historian, ethnographer and archeolo-gist Dmytro Ivanovych Yavornytsky. In the course of years he col­lected many unique Zaporozhian antiquities. Beside the historical museum there is a collection of Scythian images. D.Yavornytsky memorial house.

The history of  Town council (47 K. Marx St.) began in the second quarter of the 19th century, when the merchant Hershko Leibovych Lutsky acquired a plot of land for building a private house. His son-in-law Leiba Kranzfeld was known in the city as a philanthropist and patron of art. From 1835 the building was rented by the public chamber. In 1901 -1903 by decision of Town council architect D.Skorobogatov reconstructed the building. Ornamented with coats of arms it impressed the contemporaries as “a town council of a small European town. ” The interior equipment was very convenient for the officials. Part of premises in the ground floor was occupied by the City bank. As the city expanded the number of functionar­ies increased, and there emerged a need in re-planning the build­ing. World War I, the ensuing revolutionary events, and World War II made it impossible to realize this plan. In 1982 the building was handed over to culture school.

“Ukraina” Hotel (1910-1914) is one of the most expressive examples of Ukrain­ian modernist art, and an architectural visiting card of the city. The building of the former rent house built on demand of the famous merchant and Ukrainophile Mykola Khrennikov, it has characteristic hexagonal windows and polychrome ornamental inserts, which underline the national style of the structure. In the course of its existence different parts of the build­ing were adjusted to living quarters, expensive shops, and even a theater (for some time the popular theater “Palace” was working there). In Soviet times it worked as youth club, an art museum, and young people’s theater. During World War II it was set on the fire by the Nazis. The post-war restoration changed its appearance. In particular it lost the original roof termination, which made it less presentable.

The English club (3 Lenin St.) was one of the most elitist estab­lishments of the city in the past. Through quick increase in the number of well-to-do and influential townspeople there emerged a necessity in setting up appropriate establishments for rest and pleasant pastime. In 1838 the nobility assembly proposed to create an English club. At first it rented the house of the retired Major V.Scherbakov, and at the close of the 19 th century a new building for the club was constructed after the project of architect Alexander von Gagen, which has been preserved to our time. The premises of the club, apart from meetings, saw appearances of famous guest artistes. Here performed F.Shaliapin, M.Zankovet­ska, D.Yavornytsky. In 1913 a large theatrical hall was added to the main building. From 1887 to 1917 these premises were the residence of Yakaterinoslav governors. Having survived the stormy events of the 20th century, the building remains an interesting ex­ample of public architecture of the second half of the 19 th century.
Part of the building of T. Shevchenko Theater (1913,5 Lenin St.) belonged to the English club. The hall for 1200 spectators built in 1913 passed onto present-day theater. The authors of the annex were the architects S. Bulatsel and D. Petrovetsky. In 1978-1979 it was reconstructed. The facade, which can be best seen from the square before the theater, is decorated with a sculptural triptych reflecting the stages of the creative way of the company. The rounded corner is decorated with the figure of a muse.
” width=”320″ height=”210″ />
The Public Assembly (6 Lenin St.) was the second building after the English club by its significance, intended for public life. The exist­ence of this assembly was known from 1899. However, for a long time it had no building of its own. Many years later, on money of patrons of art, from charity concerts, and investments of those in­terested in playing gambling games, the architect Alexander Ginzburg obtained an order from the community for a new build­ing, the construction of which was completed in 1912. The author of the project used the reinforced con­crete in an innovating way. The building enraptured specialists, however, the local proprietors of entertaining establishments, scared by competition, insisted that the authorities incessantly checked the struc­ture for possible subsidence for the whole year. It was only in 1913 that active social work developed in the house, which even the tragic events of the first half of the 20th century could not stop.
Alexander Paul (1832-1890), one of the most popular citi­zens of Yekaterinoslav, be­came rich after he discovered iron ore deposits in Kryvyi Rih. The amateur archeologist A. Paul gathered a rare collection of antiquities of the Northern Black Sea maritime regions. The English tried to acquire it for the London royal museum, valuing it at 100 thousand silver dollars. However, A. Paul considered that the memorials were to remain in their native land. Thus a greater part of the collection got to the historical museum. Unfortunately, the excessive enthusiasm for patronage of art brought A. Paul to bank­ruptcy and untimely death.

Lecture hall for public readings. In 1882, in con­nection with the necessity of conducting popular lectures, a decision was made to create an enlightener center. A plot of land was allotted for the construction site for a symbolic price, and in 1896 the building was consecrated. The project was prepared free of charge by the engineers L.Brodnitsky and S.Kharmansky. The house was one of the first in the city to be lighted with electric­ity. Prominent scientists such as A.Terpigorev, D.Yavornytsky and others delivered lectures there. However, proactive enlightener activity of the society began to worry authorities. The cause for prohibiting its activity was I Shevchenko evening conducted in 1902, which, in the opinion of officials, called upon the “Little Russians” for separatism. This fact notwithstanding, cultural life continued to glow. Thus, in 1914 one of the pioneers of Ukrain­ian cinematography, Daniel Sakhnenko, showed to public several films on Ukrainian themes. World War I and the civil war somewhat changed the activities of the society. Soviet power adjusted the building to administrative needs.
Cloth factory (arch. F.Volkov, 106 K. Marx St.) was founded in the city by decision of Prince G. Potemkin. Transferred to Yekaterinoslav from Mogilev, it was envisaged to manufacture delicate doth for the military-engineers’ school. They say that Potemkin, demonstrat­ing effective work of the enterprise to Catherine II, “treated” her to gilded walnuts with silk stockings inside, made in “Yekaterinoslav.” However, the prince’s confidants knew perfectly well that the “mir­acle” was of French origin. The enterprise began to work in 1784, but stocking production as such did not last long. Through its unprofitableness the factory was convert­ed into a military settlement in 1804.The reorganization proved ineffective, and in 1837 the factory was closed once and for all. Most of the buildings were re-profiled, and among those that have survived to our time the former spinning building is in the best state (now it is bread-baking plant No. 1).
The former Potemkin’s palace is situ­ated in T.Shevchenko Park. Its construc­tion began simultaneously with that of the Transfiguration Cathedral in 1787. According to the contemporar­ies, the palace was intended for out-of-town entertainments rather than for a permanent residence, and was filled with works of art and articles of luxury.The local nobility arranged there ceremonial receptions and balls. At the beginning of the 19 th century the pal­ace proved to be in a state of neglect. Soviet power adjusted it to a rest-home for the working people. During the Second World War it was ruined by the Nazis. In 1952 the palace was restored after the project of the architects A. Baransky, S.GIushkov and engineer A.Muchnik.Today it is the palace of culture of University students.
Monastery Island acquired its name from a monastery suppos­edly founded by Byzantine monks. It was a resting-place before overcoming the Dnieper rapids. In 957, saving herself from a sudden storm, Princess Olga visited the island. It was under the Cossacks’special supervision: In 1765 the clerk and deputy hetman of Kodak fortification was instructed to look after its green plan­tations. G. Potemkin and the architect Claude had a lot of plans regarding its fitting out. However, none of them was realized. In 1863 this land became private property. At the beginning of the 20th century the island became a support for a railway bridge, and a yacht-club was founded there. In 1956, having linked the island With T.Shevchenko Park, there was set up a good pleasure resort with the best beaches in the city. There is a monument to Kobzaplayer in the center of the island (sculptors Land V.Znoba).

Guillaume  Levassaire de Beauplan (1600-1673), a French engineer and mili­tary cartographer, was in Polish service from the early 1630s to 1648 and worked in the territory of Ukraine. He planned castles and fortresses in the towns of Bar, Brady, Kremenchuk, Kodak. Beaup­lan was the author of the first variant of the general map of Ukraine. His “Description of Ukraine,” in which the au­thor gave information about geography, economy and way of life of the Ukrainian people, enjoyed popularity in Euro­pean countries.

Bridges are a recognized adornment of Dnipropetrovsk; among them there are the two-tiered railway bridge and Southern bridge that span not only two banks of the river, but two parts of Ukraine.

If you come to visit Dnepropetrovsk you can see all our apartments in Dnepropetrovsk

If you’re looking for inspiration for historic days out on a tight budget, why not start with these 10, family-friendly heritage sites beyond London that won’t cost you a penny. If you’re a dab hand at a camera your pictures might even get submitted to a photography magazine…

Home to a wealth of masterpieces by Rembrandt, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough, Kenwood House is an art lover’s paradise. Edward Cecil Guinness, first Earl of Iveagh, bought the property in 1925 and upon his death in 1927, bequeathed the entire estate and part of his superb collection of paintings to the nation. In addition to the Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood also boasts The Suffolk Collection of Elizabethan and Stuart portraits by William Larkin, Van Dyck and Levy, amongst a host of rare furnishings and family items.
After a fine morning of admiring the lavish interiors, why not take a stroll through the tranquil parkland surrounding the house. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of London before exploring the woodland paths and lakeside walks the stunning grounds have to offer.

020 8348 1286

www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwood

Explore the ‘most Welsh of Welsh industries’ on the flanks on Snowdon at Dinorwig Quarry, the second largest slate quarry in the world up until its closure in 1969. Presented in much the same state as when it was a working quarry, it seems the workers have only just downed tools after a hard day’s work. Visitors can enjoy a fascinating tour of the workshops, iron and brass foundry, forges and loco shed, gaining an insight into not only the slate mining processes, but the lives and stories of those who worked there. With exciting demonstrations of slate splitting, as well as a close up look at the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain, and four quarrymen’s homes furnished to reflect different time periods, there is plenty to see, do and learn about.

01286 870 630

www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/slate

All aboard! Take a journey through 300 years of railway history at the world’s largest railway museum. See for yourself how Stephenson’s Rocket would have looked and worked, with a marvellous replica of the masterpiece and, at the other end of the scale, take a seat on the futuristic Japanese Bullet train – the only example outside of Japan. Amongst over a million other items exhibited you can also step aboard and discover why the Chinese locomotive is so big, and enjoy a seat in the regal splendour of Queen Victoria’s favourite carriage. The museum is also home to the permanent exhibition ‘The Flying Scotsman Story’, telling the tale of the nation’s favourite locomotive – you may even catch a glimpse of her in the workshop undergoing restoration!

08448 153 139

www.nrm.org.uk

Hunt for fossils along Lulworth’s stunning coastline, a World Heritage Site and part of the Jurassic Coast. Before embarking on a search for dinosaurs, learn all about the geology of the Earth at the Heritage Centre. Taking centre stage amongst the constantly reviewed and updated exhibitions is the rock display, leading you through millions of years of the Earth’s history. In addition there are displays of social history from the Stone Age, Ice age and Bronze Age.

]]>

The centre provides an ideal base to begin your coastal walk – head west and follow the trail to Durdle Dore, a magnificent rock arch in the sea, or take the route east and explore the Fossil Forest – evidence of the trees that existed millions of years ago.
(The Fossil Forest is within the Army Firing Range so only open most weekends and school holidays – check before hand to avoid disappointment)

01929 400 587

www.lulworth.com

Spanning an impressive 414m across the scenic Avon Gorge, this Grade I listed, awe inspiring feat of design and engineering has attracted visitors from around the world for nearly 150 years. Originally designed in the 19th Century for light horse drawn traffic, this extraordinary structure meets the demands of 21st century commuters, with over 11,000 crossings each day.
A competition for the bridges design held in 1830 saw 24 year old Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s plans commissioned, and building began in 1831. After many political and financial difficulties the project was abandoned, but was eventually completed in 1864 as a memorial to Brunel who died in 1859.

The bridge is free to cross on foot or by cyclists, and free guided tours for individuals and families are given by expert staff every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm from Easter Sunday through to the end of October.

The Interpretation Centre, located at the Leigh Woods end of the bridge is open daily from 10am to 5pm throughout the year.
0117 974 4664

www.clifton-suspension-bridge.org.uk

Take a break from the sights and sounds of the Scotland’s capital city and delve into the country’s history. With a wide range of exhibits dating from millions of years ago, right up to the 21st century, this museum has something for everyone and makes for hours of educational and interesting entertainment.
The main exhibits focus on the story of Scotland, from ancient times with displays of Viking brooches and medieval carvings, through to life in the 20th century, including personal stories of the industries, wars and politics that shaped this diverse nation.

After learning all about Scotland’s rich history, have some fun in the interactive science and technology gallery where you can design a robot, test drive a Formula One car or even blast into outer space!

0131 225 7534

www.nms.ac.uk

A magnificent 18th century house set in the middle of the beautiful Heaton Park, Heaton Hall is one of the finest neo-classical houses in the country. Remodeled by James Wyatt for Sir Thomas Egerton in 1772, to become a fashionable home, the house was the centre of a lively social scene during the 19th Century, playing host to The Duke of Wellington, Disraeli and Tom Thumb among other famous visitors. 
1902 saw the Park and buildings sold to Manchester Corporation for £230,000 and the Hall was considered of little architectural or historical significance – the Saloon was initially used as a tea-room!
Now rightfully listed as Grade I, the principal rooms have been gradually restored and furnished to reflect the style of Heaton Hall’s former glory days.
(Only open Thurs-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays through the Summer season)

0161 773 1231

www.manchestergalleries.org

Originally a dominating timber fortresses built by the Normans in 1100 AD, Stafford Castle was rebuilt in stone by order of the 1st Earl of Stafford in 1347, only to be demolished during the English Civil War. Using the same foundations the Keep was rebuilt once again to a magnificent four storey structure by the Jerningham family in the early 19th Century. The Castle has undergone recent renovation work and is considered one of the countries best examples of Norman earthworks.

In addition to a walk around the 26 acre site, there is an interactive visitors’ centre, in the lay out of a Norman guard house, with hands on exhibits of arms, armour and costumes and displays of archaeological discoveries.
(Visitor Centre only open weekends outside of peak summer season, not open Mon/Tues)
01785 257 698

www.staffordbc.gov.uk

Britain’s largest collection of Grade I listed buildings is home to a multitude of Liverpool’s most popular attractions. The historic dock was first opened by Prince Albert in 1846 and was the first enclosed, non-combustible dock warehouse system in the world. It is also the first structure in Britain to be built entirely of cast iron, brick and stone.
Closed in the 1970′s after falling largely redundant, the Albert Dock has undergone extensive regeneration to become a lively hub of culture, cuisine and shopping. After a look around the dock, part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile World Heritage site, spend the rest of the day visiting Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum and the International Museum of Slavery, all without costing a penny.

www.albertdock.com

Now a part of the Natural History Museum, since being gifted by the Rothschild family in 1937, Tring began as the private passion of prolific collector of natural history, Lionel Walter Rothschild. Dedicating his life to the study of zoology, Walter dreamed of opening his own museum at the young age of seven, and soon amassed the largest Natural History collection to be owned by just one man.
Packed to the rafters with fine examples of 19th Century taxidermy, visitors can come face to face with the weird and wonderful animals on display, including a collection of cassowaries – flightless birds that Walter bred at Tring Park and are officially the most dangerous bird in the world, capable of disemboweling a man with a single kick!
020 7942 6171

www.nhm.ac.uk/tring

If you are considering a Dubai holiday this guide may be of some help.

Dubai is a fast paced city graced by some staggeringly ornate world renowned hotels and offers a perfect blend of shopping, relaxation and inimitable Middle Eastern culture. I have broken this guide down into relevant sections.

Dubai Attractions
From the hustle and bustle of the Gold and Spice Souks where many a bargain can be found to historic sites of archaeological interest at Al Ghusais and Al Sufooh, there is no shortage of inherent culture in this eclectic city. Wander down to the Jumeirah Mosque for a fine example of modern Islamic architecture, and don’t miss a photo opportunity of the 39 storey Dubai World Trade Center or an informative afternoon at the Dubai Musuem. The Bastakia district with its narrow lanes and tall wind towers will give an insight into the older, simpler Dubai which is gradually being replaced by elegant modernity, in all its glory. Newer attractions include the incredible Burj Khalifa which at an approximate 818 metres tall (and visible from 60 miles) is the world’s highest building, and you can venture to the viewing gallery at the top via a super speedy lift. Here you’ll look down on all the monstrous skyscrapers below you and the photo opportunities must be taken advantage of.

Dubai Excursions
Dubai is a stimulating city with a whole array of excursions of offer. The most popular ones include:

A great way to explore the city, taking in the busy markets and shopping precincts, gold and spice souks and museums, along with the Bastakia district and the impressive Jumeirah Beach Tower. The tour allows for time to look around many of the city’s attractions.

One of the world’s most advanced water parks is a hugely appealing attraction for the whole family. Tumble down powerful roller coasters or amble along on a gentle water ride: Wild Wadi has it all. Situated between the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and featuring no less than 90 lifeguards to guarantee optimum safety.

]]>

A high octane ride down the cascading sand dunes in a 4×4 jeep and a stop at the Al Shamsi Bedouin village signals the start of the desert safari, a hugely popular Dubai excursion. Enjoy freshly made Arabian sweets, learn about the local falcons, and sip an Arabic coffee before enjoying a delicious BBQ meal with grilled specialities whilst a belly dancer performs in front of you.

Dubai Shopping
You can make your Dubai shopping experience as traditional or as modern as you wish in this diverse city where anything is possible. From the varied stalls of the local markets selling diverse foodstuffs and trinkets which you can freely barter for, to the more glamorous larger malls where a wider variety of international goods can be purchased.
The Mall of the Emirates is perhaps the largest and best known, and features everything from small, independently run stores to larger, luxurious chain stores such as Gucci and Prada. However, this is soon to be dwarfed in October 2008 with the opening of the largest shopping center in the world, the hugely impressive Mall of Arabia in the Dubailand theme park. This will showcase some of the best leisure and entertainment facilities over an astonishing 930, 000 sq ft of floor space! If you’re after a slower pace you will find many backstreets to explore where you can pick up some great value fabrics, china, scented candles and traditional Middle Eastern clothing.

Dubai Restaurants
From Fire & Ice at Raffles to Verre by Gordon Ramsay at Dubai Hilton Creek, Dubai offers some astounding places to eat, many of which are hotel based and open to the general public. Reservations are standard so make sure you book up in advance to guarantee seats at the best restaurants. Locals love the fine dining Mexican rooftop restaurant Maya located within Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa. This chic venue is a great place to relax under the stars with a cocktail and some superb spicy home made Fajitas. Another popular choice is the EauZone at the One&Only Royal Mirage for a beautiful beachfront venue serving innovative Asian cuisine. There’s a restaurant for every setting here, and exploring further into the city will yield a wide range of cuisines including specialist Indian, Persian and Lebanese restaurant.

Dubai Bars & Nightlife
Like with the restaurants, many of the best evening locations in Dubai are based within the larger, more luxurious hotels. Locals and tourists alike are wooed by the intrinsic appeal of the Buddha Bar located at Grosvenor House Hotel, where you’ll almost certainly require a reservation if you want to have a table. If you’re in search of a club bar with live music, look no further than the trendy Kasbar within One&Only Royal Mirage. Other great evening venues include 360 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, or why not meander down to Vu’s within the Emirates Towers, where you can enjoy a cocktail on the 51st floor overlooking the city and the Arabian Gulf.

Dubai Family Attractions

Dubai’s all new 42 acre water metropolis is located within Atlantis The Palm Hotel Hotel. A host of thrilling waterslides and wave machines make this a children’s paradise, and there’s some amazing adult slides for the really brave! You can also train a dolphin for a day at Dolphin Bay, the resort’s animal habitat, or explore tunnels and winding trails at The Lost Chambers.

Believe it or not, you can now ski in Dubai! Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road and part of the Mall of the Emirates, this amazing venue features 5 slopes which range in difficulty from beginner to expert. And what’s more, this is not artificial snow on the slopes, it is real. Also featuring a snow park, this is a great location for a family day out and a cool break from the heats of the city.

Take a trip to the skies aboard a Cessna 208 seaplane, and see Dubai in true style. This is a sightseeing excursion not to be missed, and gives the thrill of both land and water take off and landings. Experience stunning aerial views of Palm Jumeirah: the best way to fully appreciate the depth of architecture and level of detail. Luxury leather seats, air conditioning and fully trained pilots with global flying backgrounds ensure optimum comfort and safety.

Other Dubai Travel Information
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Language: National language is Arabic
Flight time: London Heathrow – Dubai: 7 hrs
Time Difference: +3 from Greenwich mean Time (GMT)
Voltage: 220. Most plug sockets are 3 pin, adapters are available for two pin in many hotels.

Happy travelling !

Los Angeles really isn’t known as the archaeological capital of the world, so you might think that it is a little strange that a young Southern California man might have such a fixation on bones, digs and ancient civilizations. But Russell Solomon is one such man who turned his love for archaeology and paleontology into a career as a popular journalist and fiction writer.

To most people, Russell Solomon is known as an extremely successful journalist in the Los Angeles areas who has written covered everything from Hollywood stories to investigative journalism. But now, his venture into the mystery thriller realm of novels has led him to create “The Lost Pendulum of Montrose,” one of this year’s most keenly anticipated novels.

It is rare that a first novel by an otherwise unknown novelist gets this kind of attention, but Russell Solomon’s novel is doing just that. For people who love reading thrillers and mysteries and trying to piece together a puzzle from generations ago, then this is the book for you. It is the kind of book that will keep you up all night, and many reviewers have even stated that they ended up reading the entire book in one sitting – in other words, they couldn’t put it down!

With a degree in journalism and a lifetime’s worth of experience in paleontology, Solomon is perhaps the perfect author for this genre of fiction. He has the ability to tell a good story, but he also has the knowledge that only someone who is experienced with digging, and who has been down into graves and digs and knows what they are like, will have. His novel is as much historical fiction as it is mystery thriller and will remind you of some of the best work that authors like John Grisham or even Stephen King have ever produced.

This video presents data on the average field techs’ (archaeologists) pay for the year 2010 in: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri
Video Rating: 0 / 5

Find More Archaeology Career Articles

, where deep valleys and majestic mountains alternate, and where man has transformed rural areas into gorgeous terraces overlooking the sea, surrounded by orange and lemon trees, olive groves and vineyards.

The year round mild and dry climate makes Sorrento the ideal destination in every season.

, for its old city center, and its seashores. At the extreme border of the Peninsula, which is just in front of Capri island, you’ll find a natural oasis with endless trekking paths among ancient farmhouses, archaeological areas, Mediterranean vegetation and indescribable landscapes. Nowadays, Sorrento houses numerous aristocratic villas, which are also prestigious hotels, and camping sites that are all part of a network of top level comfort and tourist services.

In Sorrento, it’s as if a party goes on all year long, with thousands of local cultural traditions brought to every festival organized by the town hall: from the famous Easter processions to the summer and autumn feasts of typical products accompanied by typical Sorrentine dances like the “tarantella”.

]]>

Numerous high quality restaurants invite you in to taste the local delicacies, combining all kinds of genuine, local products, known globally. Sorrento is also the starting point for countless excursions to nearby sites like: , , , Mt. , and , , and , and for any other destination, thanks to am perfectly working transportation network of aerial, road, railway and maritime links.

Vico Equense, Sant’Agnello, Villa Fondi in Piano di Sorrento, maritime villages, castles, guard towers, churches, convents, historical hotels, are all places for walks and contemplation, places where from time to time are organised thousands of feasts.

Sorrento is a , which can be visited in any season thanks to its mild climate, the scents of the gardens and the terraces with panoramic views.

Other places to see around Sorrento are: The bay of Jeranto, undoubtedly one of the most picturesque places of all Massa Lubrense territory, Natural fjord of Crapolla, where time seems to have stopped, Mitigliano beach, located between Punta Baccoli and, more in west, Fossa Papa, Massa Lubrense and S.Agata sui due Golfi, located about 9 Km from Sorrento in a wonderful position overlooking the Gulfs of Naples and Salerno.