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Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi - Vietnam
Hoan Kiem LakeHoan Kiem Lake, also called Lake of the Restored Sword, is located in the center of Hanoi. The name Lake of the Restored Sword is derived from a legend in which King Le Thai To, as he was on a boat cruise on the lake, saw a giant turtle coming towards him. The turtle took his sword that had secured the victory against the Minh aggressors. King Le Thai To named the lake after this episode.
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Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi - Vietnam
Hoan Kiem LakeHoan Kiem Lake, also called Lake of the Restored Sword, is located in the center of Hanoi. The name Lake of the Restored Sword is derived from a legend in which King Le Thai To, as he was on a boat cruise on the lake, saw a giant turtle coming towards him. The turtle took his sword that had secured the victory against the Minh aggressors. King Le Thai To named the lake after this episode.
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Hotel Gellert - Budapest - Hungary
Gell?rt is an 80-year-old 4-star hotel, opened in 1918, restored in 1962 and in 1973, built in art nouveau style, located at the foot of Gell?rt Hill and sharing the building with the world famous Gell?rt Spa. On the banks of the river Danube a good ten minutes walk from the city-center. Indoor swimming-pool (27x10 m), outdoor swimming-pool (38x14 m), sparkling bath, wave bath, steam bath, sun terrace, rent-a-bike. The outdoor pool with the artificial waves is closed during the winter period.
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Hotel Gellert - Budapest - Hungary
Gell?rt is an 80-year-old 4-star hotel, opened in 1918, restored in 1962 and in 1973, built in art nouveau style, located at the foot of Gell?rt Hill and sharing the building with the world famous Gell?rt Spa. On the banks of the river Danube a good ten minutes walk from the city-center. Indoor swimming-pool (27x10 m), outdoor swimming-pool (38x14 m), sparkling bath, wave bath, steam bath, sun terrace, rent-a-bike. The outdoor pool with the artificial waves is closed during the winter period.
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Hotel Gellert - Budapest - Hungary
Gell?rt is an 80-year-old 4-star hotel, opened in 1918, restored in 1962 and in 1973, built in art nouveau style, located at the foot of Gell?rt Hill and sharing the building with the world famous Gell?rt Spa. On the banks of the river Danube a good ten minutes walk from the city-center. Indoor swimming-pool (27x10 m), outdoor swimming-pool (38x14 m), sparkling bath, wave bath, steam bath, sun terrace, rent-a-bike. The outdoor pool with the artificial waves is closed during the winter period.
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Ile Ste Helene - Montreal
Ile Ste Helene. In the midst of the majestic St. Lawrence River, the parc des ?les, an oasis of greenery and gardens a stone's throw from downtown Montr?al, is a haven of relaxation and recreation. Montr?al's largest park is made up of Sainte-H?l?ne and Notre-Dame islands, the site of the 1967 World Fair. Easily reached by metro, the parc des ?les is now a choice venue for athletes and nature lovers.
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Kampa Island - Prague - Czech
Crossing over Charles Bridge from the Star? Mesto side, you'll see one of the best photo opportunities in the city: the twin towers of the bridge, framing an almost perfect view of the Church of St Nicholas and the Castle behind. Before continuing, however, take the flight of steps on the left, leading down to Na Kampe, the principal square of Kampa Island. Until 1770, it was known simply as Ostrov or 'island', which understandably led to confusion with the other islands of the Vltava. Kampa is an oasis of calm on even the most crowded August day. One of the loveliest parks in the city is located at its southern end. This was created in the nineteenth century when an egalitarian decision was made to join the gardens of three private palaces and throw them open to the public. While washerwomen once rinsed shirts on the banks (note the Chapel to St John of the Laundry near the southern end), today it's taken up by snoozing office workers and bongo-beating Eurohippies. The river and bridge views are as romantic as they come, while the chestnut trees make shady spots for reading and recharging. In spring the park is filled with pink blossom. Kampa Park the restaurant, one of Prague's classier and pricier eateries, is actually at the other end of the island, where the Certovka runs back into the river.
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Kampa Island - Prague - Czech
Crossing over Charles Bridge from the Star? Mesto side, you'll see one of the best photo opportunities in the city: the twin towers of the bridge, framing an almost perfect view of the Church of St Nicholas and the Castle behind. Before continuing, however, take the flight of steps on the left, leading down to Na Kampe, the principal square of Kampa Island. Until 1770, it was known simply as Ostrov or 'island', which understandably led to confusion with the other islands of the Vltava. Kampa is an oasis of calm on even the most crowded August day. One of the loveliest parks in the city is located at its southern end. This was created in the nineteenth century when an egalitarian decision was made to join the gardens of three private palaces and throw them open to the public. While washerwomen once rinsed shirts on the banks (note the Chapel to St John of the Laundry near the southern end), today it's taken up by snoozing office workers and bongo-beating Eurohippies. The river and bridge views are as romantic as they come, while the chestnut trees make shady spots for reading and recharging. In spring the park is filled with pink blossom. Kampa Park the restaurant, one of Prague's classier and pricier eateries, is actually at the other end of the island, where the Certovka runs back into the river.
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Kfar Nahum Chruch - Galil
Galil. The Sea of Galilee is a harp-shaped lake set in the sun-drenched Jordan Valley and framed by lush vegetation and imposing mountains. The character of the lake surface is ever changing, different at each hour. The Sea of Galilee is Israel's largest freshwater lake and is fed by underground springs, but mostly by the Jordan River. It lies 200 meters below sea level, and is the major source of fresh water for the whole of Israel. Fresh water, a warm climate, and fertile soil have made the lake shores a virtual paradise since ancient times, from prehistoric man to the first modern pioneers.
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Kfar Namhum Old Synagogue - Galil
Galil. The Sea of Galilee is a harp-shaped lake set in the sun-drenched Jordan Valley and framed by lush vegetation and imposing mountains. The character of the lake surface is ever changing, different at each hour. The Sea of Galilee is Israel's largest freshwater lake and is fed by underground springs, but mostly by the Jordan River. It lies 200 meters below sea level, and is the major source of fresh water for the whole of Israel. Fresh water, a warm climate, and fertile soil have made the lake shores a virtual paradise since ancient times, from prehistoric man to the first modern pioneers.
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