Tourism in Bordeaux

Tourism in Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is a port city located south of France on the bank of the river Garonne, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Gasconia. The city is famous mainly Npivha Red which is made in the city and its environs, the "wine capital" where she was the first city of Bordeaux red wine is produced in Europe. The ancient Arabs called on behalf of Brdel and a population of over 1.2 million people today. 

Bordeaux subjected to Islamic rule in the Umayyad period and as long as this provision for many years. Today it is the most famous cities in France at all, for the wine industry, of course, but also for its long history and ancient. Began as a port recourse to the sailors fear of serious cases of wildebeest in the Atlantic Ocean in the winter, and had overflowed swamps, some of them stayed until the present day. Thus, turned marshy areas after drying to severe soil fertility was excellent for growing grapes. 

It is known that for Bordeaux where a very large number of palaces of kings and nobles, and stand out against this background that the area of ​​St. Aamilin. Unlike luxury palaces they were in the 3rd century AD, a reception center for refugees and displaced persons, including the people of Gaul, which is the origin of the French people that we know today. In the long history and heritage of Bordeaux suffered many occupations began in the Roman Pontifical, where built in churches and cathedrals of large and distinctive to purge the city of Vsgaha and Kfarha. And stand out among these features large Christian Cathedral of St. Michel, one of the greatest buildings of historical Bordeaux. Then occupied by the Vikings in the ninth century and became an important port where they set off from their expeditions to other areas in southern Europe and North Africa. 

Constitute the city of Bordeaux today's fourth city in the French Republic, a thriving commercial and tourism, and where a number of major companies and markets great historical, such as Rue Saint Catherine extended kilometer and over a pedestrian since the seventeenth century, and is considered the longest market infantry in Europe. In the street, three Lebanese Restaurants, which starts from the yard place de la victoire Bamodha which is similar to the famous Pharaonic obelisks, and also where the turtle copper large and small, and the street ends at the Opera House big. 

Another feature of the city of Bordeaux other: Square comedy that ends Rue Saint Catherine of trade, and Le Grand Théâtre or opera house, which is located in the place de la Comédie, and yard place de la Bourse, which was built in 1775, inspired by Saint-Michel (the majority of the population of Arab descent Magharebia ), market Square and the cathedral's daily goods old and used. 

There is also a fountain mirror (Le Miroir) where this fountain is characterized by three different situations: water comes out of the holes in the ground to a height of 2 centimeters, then stops pumping water and leaves behind a page from the mirror-like water. Then spray the water starts to rise two meters, which is a very wonderful place for children in the summer. 

Can be accessed from Bordeaux to Paris via the station montparnasse a train journey spanning nearly three hours and TGV train speed of 300 km per hour.

Tourism in Toulouse

Tourism in Toulouse

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Known to the Arabs in the name of Andalusia Touleuhh time, but today's fourth-cities of France and is located southwest of the Republic, near the border with Spain. This extends the big city and charming on the banks of the River Garonne (Jarunet), and a population of over 1.2 million people, accounting for the capital and the headquarters of the territory of the upper Garonne. And Thzh Toulouse title is beautiful "city floral" color blocks and stones that were built, including the city. 

Undergone this city for many breeds have been occupied by the Muslims during the Middle Ages, where they built mosques and palaces that still exist to this day. Toulouse is also characterized by architectural style Romanesque and Gothic, and the University of Toulouse, which was built in 1229. The industrial growth that characterizes the city makes in the case of continuous expansion in terms of population and a higher pace than the rest of urban agglomerations in France. It is estimated that the number of Muslims in Toulouse more than 35,000 people. 

Toulouse-based industries, such as centralized aircraft industries, electronics, informatics and biotechnology. It is the major factories that characterize Toulouse at the international level the main plant of the company "Airbus" that produce large passenger aircraft. Toulouse is also the eyes of the international press of the world's cities more vibrant and dynamic as well as Las Vegas and Munich. 

Toulouse and enjoys excellent bus system and a large and sophisticated services and subway tunnels where trains operate without sophisticated driver. It also spread in Toulouse Bikes sophisticated network which is connected to the Qatari trains in France to the fullest. 

In Toulouse attract many tourist centers, a civilian and a very rich diversity. At the level of culture highlights the Capitol Theater (Capitole), which opened in 1736 as a center for opera and ballet, a living example of the architecture of the nineteenth century, and a big market and many cafes and beautiful. You will also find Water Palace gallery of images, which is the oldest public place dedicated to the display of images in the world. Toulouse is also the headquarters of the Academy of fluorescent games, and the most prominent dishes. Altuluzih sausage and duck liver fat. 

The Palace is located Jacobins (Eglise) west of the Capitol, a Gothic church of the Jacobins of ancient architecture and religious significance. The Bazacle Old Bridge is on the banks of the river, a known tourist center and central location, and was the first bridge was built in the twelfth century on the Garonne River. It also highlights Daurade and Cathedral Park "Space City" and the Museum and the Palace of Augustine and the "Jardin des Plantes" (Botanical Garden) and the National History Museum. 

It also highlights Canal du Midi, a link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, it took ten years and drilled more than 12,000 workers, and stretches along 241 kilometers, which is a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). There are also other tourist places such as "slaughterhouses" and the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne and Park Ramier (a small island).

Tourism in Abu Simbel

Tourism in Abu Simbel

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CAD building of the High Dam to sink the archaeological site of Abu Simbel famous, due to rising waters of the Nile and Lake Nasser formed, but they have succeeded in transferring the site and save him, and thus save huge archaeological site is unparalleled. Follow the site "Abu Simbel" to the World Heritage site declared by UNESCO as "monuments of Nubia," which is located on the west of Aswan after nearly 300 kilometers. The website contains a double temples carved into the mountains at the time of the Pharaonic King Ramses II, Queen Nefertari him and, after his victory in the battle of Kadesh. And after the construction of the High Dam, the whole complex was transferred in 1960 to an artificial hill made ​​of the structure of the dome, located above the reservoir of the High Dam in Aswan. Although it is still site of Abu Simbel and the best of the most important attractions of tourism in Egypt. The cost of the transfer nearly 40 million dollars, which is a very significant amount in the years 1964-1968, the period of the transfer of the temples. And was dismantled temples to cut a giant stone (20-30 tons) and transfer and then re-installed. To demonstrate the importance of this site and its originality, the thousands of tourists visiting the site daily, as well as out twice a day convoys of tourists from Aswan, the nearest city of Abu Simbel, with many tourists arrive through the airport which was built specially in the area of ​​the temples. The basic components of this complex are temples. The temple is intended for the biggest three Egyptian gods: a shepherd-Harakhca, Ptah and Amun, as a prominent stand in front of four large statues of Ramses II. The smaller temple dedicated to the god Hathor and Nefertiti. And indicate the internal divisions of the big temples and columns and statues on the system of kings and queens and the gods of the Pharaohs, which provides tourists a view of a rich and abundant on the ancient Egyptian era. The temples of Abu Simbel formed a source of inspiration for many films and novels world, such as the movie "The Spy Who Loved Me" in the James Bond series, and in the film Agatha Christie's "Death on the Nile," and the movie "The Mummy Returns", and others.

Tourism in Luxor

Tourism in Luxor

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It is a city of the sun. It is the same "good", the capital of ancient Egypt. Luxor is located on the banks of the Nile, which divides it into two parts: the mainland and the mainland east-west, was held in 1998, the first bridge linking the two banks. The town of Luxor from Cairo about 670 km and Aswan approximately 220 km, and is approaching a population of half a million people, is the capital of the province of Luxor. The city of Luxor is composed of five Heachat (brigades), and there are six cities and villages affiliates. But the severity of wealth effects of old, there are those who believe that the city of Luxor contains one third of the effects of the world, while the spread monuments of Pharaonic on Albrain east and west, which includes the eastern Temple of Luxor and Karnak Temple and by rams link between the temples and the Luxor Museum, the mainland western fitted and the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Deir el-Bahari The Valley of the Queens and Deir el-Medina and the Ramesseum and statues of Memnon. You will also find in the province a lot of attractions and entertainment, such as Mummification Museum and the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir Sea). Founded city of Thebes in the reign of the fourth dynasty Pharaonic (about 2575 BC), and was in its infancy burial only, then later became the capital of Egypt at the age of 11 Egyptian family, and remained the capital of the state until the fall of the Egyptian pharaohs. Desert climate is hot in the summer (40 degrees maximum) and mild in the winter (25 degrees maximum). Featuring Luxor Pkornischha overlooking the Nile Fadfa luster and excellence on the place, especially when crossing the tourist ships. Many mosques in Luxor, highlights include: Mosque Sheikh Hefny and the mosque of Abu pilgrims Aksaray, while also spreading the churches, most notably: the Church of the Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael Church and the Church of Saint George and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. One of the attractions in Luxor large cruise ships that sail in the Nile cruises from Cairo to Aswan. And is active in Luxor and Celta transfer Mrkzian: Taxi (Blaunay blue and white) and minibuses (microbus). The city Luxor International Airport, which receives nearly one million tourists a year. It also "infectious river," the people of the province and the transfer of tourists to and from the eastern and western Albrain at nominal prices. The tourists can enjoy the ride small boats to navigate the special break in the middle of the Nile River. As for the shores of the Red Sea, the closest sea ports of Luxor is the port of Safaga.

Tourism in Aswan

Tourism in Aswan

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Approaching the population of the city of Aswan, 300 000 people to make it is the largest city in the province of Aswan and also its capital. Is the southern gateway to Egypt, and is located exactly at the first cataract of the Nile. Rooted foot and was designated by the ancient Egyptians as "Sono", ie "the market." It is natural to call this name as it was a center of Aswan convoys coming to and from the Nuba. In Ptolemaic been renamed "O", and then he called the Nubians "Lipa Swan." Aswan was also known as the "gold country", where they serve as a great treasure, and the burial place of the kings of Nubia. After the Islamic conquest of Nubia inhabited by some Arab tribes, after that it was up to that time the population of Nubians only. From the beautiful and rare things that got them in ancient times, it was the place in which he denied the theory of Eratosthenes Flatland, was first held the account for the Earth's circumference, an anchor to "Seine" and Alexandria terminal point. What distinguishes Aswan and makes it with a special place in Egypt as a tourist city and the archaeological deservedly, where you find them, and particularly the large numbers of foreign tourists, especially Europe and East Asia. Among the most important tourist landmarks "Elephantine Island," an island of Aswan interview, and mentioned in the Egyptian manuscripts as "Abu", ie the age of the elephant, and then became the headquarters of the ivory trade. In the temple of the island today, "Khanom", and next to him, "a measure of the Nile" and "sacred cemetery ram" and the gate of King Amenhotep II and Trinity Sataat and cursed. The dam, which was built in the time of Gamal Nasser Heb given strategic importance for the whole of Egypt, and behind the dam formed Lake Nasser, which extends from Aswan and even the Sudanese border, where the form of this giant lake water stock. And is characterized by a climate of Aswan Bhrarth, and is the largest Egyptian city dominated by hot, dry climate. In the winter will be moderate its weather, but no rain at all. The Aswan from more cities in the world hotter and drier and located the tomb of Aga Khan above the plateau when the land west of the River Nile, opposite the southern section of the Botanical Garden, where built there Mohammad Shah Husseini Aga Khan III, the cemetery luxury of limestone and marble, and was buried there in 1959 as recommended. This has inspired the design of the cemetery of the Fatimid Egyptian tombs. The Nubia Museum, opened in 1997, in which more than 5,000 artifacts from the ancient monuments of Nubia. Aswan city occupied an important position in the south of Egypt since ancient times. Has played a major role in the resistance of the Hyksos, and constructed temples where many major task for the gods prevailed in earlier eras such as "Isis." Rolled out of the Christian and Islamic religions, and so turned to the center of a large Christian base form of Nubia and Sudan and southern Egypt. It features prominent tourist and visitor attractions: Island plants (International Tropical Garden), the island of Philae, the temple of Abu Simbel, the tombs of the nobles rulers of Nubia, the first military school was established by Muhammad Ali, the Fatimid tombs and the Temple of Kom Ombo, north of the city. Besides Aswan Aswan International Airport is located. The bus services and trains are available. And used taxis and "Altktk" (light vehicles Bagelin resemble Alrikashh Indian) to navigate the city.

Tourism in Alexandria

Tourism in Alexandria

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Founded the city of Alexandria, nicknamed the Bride of the Mediterranean Sea in the fourth century BC. Alexandria has passed, which is Egypt's second city and the ancient capital, through many eras, but still maintains a naval coastal Brongaha as a city, and by bringing tourists from inside and outside Egypt. Alexandria stretches along nearly 70 km on the Mediterranean coast, north-west of the Nile Delta, and is bordered to the south and east of Lake Mariot Abu Qir Bay and the city of Edco, and in the West, "Mr. Krier." Alexander the Great of Macedon began work on the construction of the city of Alexandria in 332 BC, ran bridging section of water separates the island was extended in front of the main coast called the "Pharos" and the old port, and between the village "Raktos" small. Then taken by Alexander and his successor, the capital of Egypt for nearly a thousand years, until the Amr ibn al-Aas opening of Egypt in 641 AD. Before the arrival of Islam, the city moved between the Ptolemaic Greeks and then the Romans and then the Byzantine Empire and the Arab and Islamic rule of the Ottoman. Has been characterized Alexandria through history milestones very unique, such as its library of old, which included more than 700 000 folder, which is built from a new recently, and alongside the Lighthouse of Alexandria numbered on the Seven Wonders, a tremendous height, which reached nearly 35 meters, until its destruction in earthquake struck the region in 1307m. Besides these features, there is the sea port, the largest in Egypt, and place where 80% of the volume of import and export Egyptians. It also highlights the new Library of Alexandria, which contains more than eight million books. And where a large number of museums and archaeological sites, such as Bey Citadel and Pompey Pillar and others. Indicates the population in 2006 to the number of residents of Alexandria reached more than 4.1 million people, most of whom work and make a living from the Commerce, Industry and Agriculture. Alexandria consists of 6 administrative districts: the park, east, central, west, customs, Ameria. The six neighborhoods include a section 16, not to mention other major cities follow them, such as the city of Burj Al Arab and the city of New Borg El Arab. Alexandria mild climate and Mediterranean Sea, is characterized by hot and dry Besifa his winter and wet and mild and rainy. From January until February prevail winter and up to a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Alexandria is also facing in this chapter storms and heavy rains. And from June until August / August extends the summer and I hold is not too hot as it reaches extremes to thirty degrees. The spring and autumn a better understanding of times to visit Alexandria. Alexandria abound in the areas of entertainment, where spreads a lot of cinemas (Rialto, Rio, Prince, Metro) and theater (Sayed Darwish Theatre, Alexandria Opera House, Lycee Theater, Theater of Perm Tunisian). In Alexandria, sports clubs and places of entertainment such as the Olympic Club and Sporting Club and Club Smouha, shopping malls and amusement such as San Stefano Grand Plaza, Green Plaza, Vantezia Land, amusement Sinbad, and others. And overwhelmed the city of Alexandria squares public (Mansheya, Ahmed Orabi, Saad Zaghloul), and there are a number of beautiful public gardens, such as the gardens of Montazah Royal Park Montazah Palestine Hotel, also highlights some of the shortcomings in the city, such as: Palace Park and the Palace of Ras El-Teen Palace Antoniades and Safa Palace. Among the other landmarks of Alexandria that are not listed above: Pompey Pillar, Bey Citadel, the Roman theater, the eastern port, Mustafa Kamel archaeological tombs, graves Anfoushi archaeological, National Museum of Alexandria, Greco-Roman Museum and the Royal Jewelry Museum. As for transport, the airports in the province of Alexandria: Nozha Airport (6 km from the city center) and the Burj Al Arab International Airport (49 km from Alexandria), and where Bharian two ports: Port of Alexandria and Port extraneous. Alexandria also has a network of streets linked to other fast-Egypt: Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo-Alexandria agricultural, international coastal road, the axis of the reconstruction and through the ring of Alexandria. Also located in Alexandria "Tram Alexandria," a vast transportation network linking most of the city's neighborhoods, one of the oldest tram lines in Africa and the Middle East. The tram is one of the branches of public transportation in Alexandria. The railways are extensive and widespread and the main station is located in the region of Egypt station downtown.

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Tourism in Sharm El Sheikh

Tourism in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm, desert and sea 

Of the most beautiful resorts in the world and more cities in the South Sinai sophisticated and prosperous, Sharm el-Sheikh is located at the confluence of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea, where the beaches are offset Saudi Arabia, where there is everything you need to vacation and relax and Dalal. They are one of the best parts of the world for scuba diving and snorkeling (see Ras Mohammed National Park) and snorkel and sail, and various other water sports, safaris in the desert with the stars Almtlilih and dances Skirt, markets, popular and traditional places of shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues several in Naama Bay famous in the heart of Sharm, Moreover this acceptable prices for hotels and restaurants. 

We note that the Sharm el-Sheikh is a city ideal for families and tourist groups and lovers of concerts, luxury and pampering, but if you do not prefer nights loud and luxury hotels, restaurants and nightclubs filled Balsuah from all over the world, we advise you to visit Dahab or Nuweiba, where the rhythm of life a little slower. You can also see the experience friendly site and its journey to Sharm el-Sheikh to take your idea further.

Sharm el-Sheikh, the best parts of the earth (or sea) for the sport of diving.

Access to Sharm

Airborne 

In Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, is the largest in the Sinai, and just 23 kilometers from the city center, featuring a lot of airlines Arab and foreign trips discount and charter, the most important Airways, Egypt Air, Egypt Air Express, which organizes regular flights to Sharm El Sheikh two flights from Cairo and weeklies of Sharm el-Sheikh to Luxor. The trip takes about 45 minutes, and Jazeera Airways (Kuwait), Nas Air (Jeddah), Royal Jordanian (Amman), Aervlot (Moscow), Air Berlin, Easyjet (London), and many others. 

  

Sea 

There speedboats between Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, a 90-minute duration of the trip. 

 

 

Overland 

There is an international street connects the Sharm el-Sheikh Suez and Aqaba, and his condition is good, but Street desert Odhu one track for each direction. 

There are 8 bus between Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh a day, take a bus trip 6 hours and cost about 80 pounds. 

Transportation in Sharm 

Sharm El Sheikh is divided into zones: the plateau area - next to the old market of the city; neighborhood light a residential neighborhood in the city; Naama Bay area (Naama Bay) tourist where lies a lot of hotels and resorts; Sharm El Sheikh Airport; area Nabq Bay (and call the people of the region, "El Gharqana "); and other areas Rowaysat the most famous and the most important thing about the position of buses bound for the provinces. 

 

  Limited transportation in Sharm el-Sheikh Balmikrobas and taxi. The buses are private companies or tourist hotels and not for public transport. 

 

Pin minibus 

Covering most areas of Sharm el-Sheikh, and stems from the old market area. Tsairtha and from 1 to 3 pounds. 

Microbus paths: 

Old Market to the plateau region 

Old Market to Naama Bay 

Market Alkadik - Naama Bay - Airport - buckthorn (You can request that the driver Tusilkm entrances to hotels away from the main street, as opposed to adding almost 5 pounds 

Light district - the area Rowaysat (bus stop heading to the provinces)

Microbus

Taxi 

The official price is 5 pounds to open the counter, in addition to 3 pounds on each additional kilometer .. but it is recognized agreement with the taxi driver on the price in advance without running counter.

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