The city wall of Avila in Castile-Leon is the landmark of the city. The completely preserved wall is 2500 m long, 12 m high and has 2,500 merlons, 88 towers, and 9 city gates. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, it served as a protection from attackers, as well as control of the movement of […]
Convento de Santa Teresa and Palacio de Polentinos
In Avila you walk in the footsteps of history. This time we visit the church of Saint Teresa, the National Saint of Spain. Afterwards we go to the Palacio de Polentinos, now military archives and museum. Teresa of Avila Teresa of Avila, also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, is considered as a prominent mystic. She […]
Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House
The Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House is in Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, No. 39. The theater offers live performances with Vietnamese folk music and folk dance every day. Here, the viewer has a perfect opportunity to experience the facial expressions of the performers, every twitching of the wrists, and the intricate designs on the […]
Historical buildings in Hoi An
To visit the old town, as well as the historical buildings in Hoi An, every visitor needs to buy a ticket. The ticket costs 120,000 VND, about 6 USD. A large part of the revenue is for the preservation of the UNESCO world cultural heritage and is used for the restoration work. Included in the […]
Traditional Cham Dance in My Son
The traditional Cham dance in My Son is part of the cultural heritage of the Champa. In the entrance area of the My Son sanctuary is a stage, where the visitors can watch the performances free-of-charge. The Cham culture in My Son is characterized by Hinduism, which at that time extended from India to Southeast […]
Santi Chai Prakan Park and Phra Sumen Fort in Bangkok
The Santi Chai Prakan Park and the Phra Sumen Fort are in the Phra Arthit Road, near the Rama-VIII bridge on the shore of the Chao Phraya. From Khao San Road it’s an about five-minute walk. The nearest express boat pier is Tha Phra Athit (No 13). Santi Chai Prakan Park The park was transformed […]