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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE BRITISH ISLES: The British Isles are a group of islands off the north-western coast of Europe, consisting of two main islands Great Britain and Ireland and other smallest islands the O Orkney,Hebridies, and the Shetland islands to the north of Scotland O Anglesey and the Isle of Man between Britain and Ireland O) Isle of Wight in the south and the channel islands close to the coast of france Politically the British isles are divided into the United Kingdom includes Great Britain( England,Scotland and Wales ) and Eire or the Republic of Ireland For such a geographically small part of the world, the British Isles make their mark as a place tourists really must visit at least once in their lifetime.this is a land that transcends time They are culture, history, one-of-a-kind view England O The South East is the most visited area of England. The county of Kent, an area of lowlands and low hills, is know as the garden of England due to the climate and fertility of its soil. Chalk know as the downs run to the sea ending in the white cliffs on the channel coast, the first sight of England for travellers arriving from Europe.Historic highlights include the cathedral city of Canterbury, and Brighton, England's first seaside resort, on the channel coast. O To the north is the Thames valley where England's most famous river flows through a land of meadows, woods, attractive villages and hills.Oxford, home to one of Britain's oldest universities, and Windsor Castle, Elizabeth ll's favourite residence, are among the major tourist attractions in this area. O To the east, East Anglia is a very flat but delightful rural area. Cambridge, with its colleges and rivers, is its main tourist attraction. O The South West includes Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon and Comwall. In Somerset you will find the city of Bath with its Roman baths; mysterious Stonehenge, England's most famous archaeological site, is in Wiltshire. Further to the west are Devon and Cornwall. Cornwall's spectacular coastline — the Cornish Riviera —with its small fishing villages and exceptionally mild weather, attracts boating tourists, surfers, heritage seekers and families alike. Tintagel Castle, linked to the legend of King Arthur, is set in the dramatic north coast of the Comish Peninsula. O The Midlands or ‘Heart of England' includes an area of outstanding natural beauty known as the Cotswolds, famous for its gentle hillsides (wolds) and typical English villages made from local stone. The most famous tourist town of the West Midlands is Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was bom. O The East Midlands is home to wild moors and attractive countryside, the beautiful medieval cathedral city of Lincoln, and Nottingham, associated with the legend of Robin Hood. the Cumbrian Mountains and the Lake District, now a national park. It looks like a Niss landscape, with numerous lakes, tarns and fells. The region offers good trails for 1y tourists visit the Lake District to follow in the footsteps of Romantic poets such as ong Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans to mark the northern border of the empire. Yorkshire and Northumberland, a wide area of dales and wild moorland covered with iking city of York is among one of the most visited cities in England. h its lonely moors and the Cheviot Hills, is reminiscent of the conflicts along the border English, and shares Hadrian's Wall with the North West. Activity Beach holidays and water sports are possible mostly in the South | and in Wales, while the northern regions are ideal for activity holidays such as walking, climbing and sailing. Exploring the English countryside, with its traditional villages, castles, cathedrals and archaeological sites, is a must. England is also the main destination for study holidays. Lots of students from all over the world come here to study the language. London London is one of the world's leading tourism destinations, and the city is home to an array of famous tourist attractions. Tourists spend most of their time in the West End and Westminster, where most of the historic highlights are located, and in the historic part of London known as ‘The City' (the location of the Stock Market and of the Bank of England). To the west of the West End are Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while to the north are Regent's Park and Bloomsbury, where the famous British Museum stands. The West End stretches from the edge of Hyde Park to Covent Garden. This is the ideal place from which to begin exploring of the city, It includes buildings such as Buckingham Palace (the official London residence of she Queen), bustling Piccadilly Circus with its statue of Eros at the centre, St. James's Palace (built by Henry VII] in the 1530s) and Trafalgar Square: with Nelson's Column and the National Gallery, London's leading art museum. Scotland offers a mix of ancient landscapes, art and culture and a romantic history of battles and castles. Castles, whisky, porridge, bagpipes, clans and tartans are icons that attract visitors from all over the world. The most outstanding mountain and coastal scenery in Scotland is located in the Highlands. These include the Grampian Mountains and Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles. Off the west coast, the romantic Hebrides boast some of Britain's most remote and dramatic scenery, and are associated with St. Columba, an Irish missionary monk, and the Celtic people, who arrived here from Ireland in the 6 century to teach Christianity. Among the many lakes, the most popular is Loch Ness. It occupies part of the Great Glen Way that extends from Fort William to Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands, following a geological fault known as the Great Glen Fault. The lake's fame rests on Nessie, its legendary monster, but alsg on its great scenic beauty, with the ruins of Urquhart Castle on its western shore. Also close to Invemess is Cawdor Castle, a superb, ancient fairy-tale castle with a turreted central tower, dry moat and drawbridge. It is associated with Shakespeare's Macbeth. Lying between the Highlands and the Lowlands, the Trossachs is a beautiful area of hills and woodland featuring Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest lake. The Lowlands are the most urban region of Scotland and include Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, and Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. Famous castles in the Lowlands are Stirling and Glamis Castles, and many others. Indeed, castles are a must-see in Scotland! In the past, they were essential all over the country, when conflict between the clans or between the Scots and the English was common. The medieval Scottish castle was originally a stone tower house with moat and bailey, barbican and battlements. When defence requirements became unnecessary, castles evolved into palaces with elegant pinnacled towers and all the comforts of a country house. A fine example is Dunrobin Castle in the Highlands. WHAT TO DO The climate does not allow beach holidays but permits plenty of activity holidays like walking, skiing, fishing, golf, climbing or just... exploring! South of Loch Ness is Fort William, known as the outdoor capital of the UK, where numerous outdoor activities take place. Nearby, Ben Nevis is a mecca for climbers. Fort William is also the starting point of the ‘Road to the Isles’, a scenic road to the town of Mallaig, one of the ferry ports for the Isle of Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebrides, which offers unique walking opportunities. Scottish salmon, fresh or smoked, is a must in the Highlands. So is seafood in general: mussels, scallops, lobsters and crabs are among the best in the world. Haggis is the national dish, made from the insides of sheep, cooked in a sheep's stomach. Only for the hardy! And there's nothing more typical than porridge for breakfast: oatmeal cooked in water or milk to a thick consistency. Edinburgh The capital of Scotland is a city full of charm and atmosphere, cultured and well-organized. Edinburgh is formed by its prestigious festivals and by its perfectly preserved historic center. Furthermore it is so rich in cultural events that.it has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO, The historic center is divided into two parts:'Old'ToWh and New Town. The Old Town that stands on a hill of volcanic origin, has a medieval footprint but with buildings dating back to the Reformist Era.The main street is the Royal Mile, a long straight road that crosses the old town connecting the Castle with Holyrood Abbey. At the top of the hill of Old Town stands the Castle, from which tourists can enjoy a beautiful view of New Town. The castle is one of the must-see destinations, and one of the most visited: it is where the Scottish royal jewels are kept. The New Town was built in the late 1700s and remains an excellent example of Georgian architecture. Few wide streets and a main street, George Street, in honor of George III, which flows its two square e the Gardens of Princes Street that continue beyond the two museums, where you can see the oldest floral clock in the world:The Scottish capital is enjoying a new youth in tourist terms which has led to an increase in its economy and new jobs for 30,000 people. It also aims to preserve historic buildings. In Princes Street Gardens,rises the world's largest monument to a writer, dedicated to Sir Walter Scott who penned epics such as Ivanhoe and Rob Roy. Nearby, at the Writers Museum, learn more about Scott, and two more of Scotland's most cherished literary adventurers, Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson. Edinburgh continues to cast her spell over contemporary writers too. JK Rowling wrote the first two of her Harry Potter series in cozy Old Town nooks, such as the Elephant House Café. But history and literature aside, perhaps the greatest gifts that Edinburgh has given humankind is in the field of knowledge, which once earned the city the title, The Athens of The North. For over four centuries, the University of Edinburgh has given us intellectual giants such as Charles Darwin, David Hume and Alexander Bell. Explore centuries of innovation at the Scottish Museum, or head to South Queensferry to see the Forth Bridge, an engineering marvel when it opened in 1890, and one which still takes the breath away today. Ireland Ireland is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, and is separated from Britain by the Irish Sea. A ring of coastal mountains surround low, central plains, called the Midlands. The island is crossed by the River Shannon, which flows south from north-west County Cavan to meet the Atlantic south of Limerick. The climate of Ireland is influenced by the Gulf Stream and is quite temperate. Politically, Ireland is divided into two different countries, the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. The ‘Emerald Island' is famous for its beautiful scenery, from picturesque rolling hills and rugged mountains to dramatic coastlines. The unique landscape is one of the top reasons for visiting the island. The other top reason is its history and legendary past. Ireland's history dates back as far as 6000 BC WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO SEE Ireland's capital, Dublin, is located on the east coast of the island. Dublin's surroundings include the 6" century monastic site of Glendalough, set between two ancient lakes and surrounded by the Wicklow Mountains, and the beautiful Boyne Valley, which includes Newgrange, the site of the finest Megalithic passage tombs in Europe. The southeast is the warmest region and is home to the longest and best beaches in Ireland. For heritage seekers, a visit to Kilkenny Castle, an imposing Anglo-Norman stone castle dating back to the 12" century, is highly recommended. The southwest contains some of the most scenic areas of the island, such as the ‘Ring of Kerry’ in County Kerry, aroute around the Dingle Peninsula with spectacular coastlines, mountains and lakes that attract plenty of walkers. The Dingle Peninsula alone has over two thousand archaeological sites, with guided tours available. The west coast is Ireland's most varied region. With breathtaking views over the River Shannon, Limerick is a Viking city dating back to the 9" century. Particularly worth viewing is King John's Castle, a mighty fortress which is over 800 years old. The west coast's most popular natural attraction is its indented coast facing the Atlantic. The Cliffs of Moher are 214 m high and range for 8 km over the Atlantic coast on the western side of County Clare. They are home to one of the major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds in Ireland. Also in County Clare is the Burren, a stunning limestone plateau with an incredible variety of flora. County Galway includes the rugged scenery of the Connemara Mountains ITALY Italian Riviera: The Cinque Terre Liguria is neatly divided into two parts: DO The'Westethi coastline know as Riviera di Ponente O The' Eastern know as Riviera di Levante ( more rugged and picturesque ) Here safely kept inside a treasure chest between Punta Mesco and Punta di Montenero are set The Cinque Terre alman made landscape created through constant collective work over the ages This lovely spot Represented by the steep terraces of dry stone cleverly cultivated with vineyards sloping down to almost touch the waves of the sea, that has been made into a national park and protected marine area recognised by Unesco Mankind's World Heritage in order to protect its uniqueness. The Best way to discover, and enjoy the Cinque Terre's five villages is to visit it on foot walk along the paths and climb the centuries-old flights of steeps.the first village is Monterosso al Mare the only one with a large beach here tourists can spot the Medieval Torre Aurora which divides the old part from the new part of the town ( fegina) and the Van Dyck Crucifix in the S.Francesco Church. Vemazza is located at the mouth of a river .Coniglia the only village not by the sea but found nestling on a hill surrounded by vineyards.Manarola and Riomaggiore climbing to the rock face with their houses piled up in a multicolored mosaic overlooking the sea Riviera Romagnola The Riviera Romagnola located along the Adriatic coast of Emilia Romagna is an Eden for those who enjoy swimming, windsurfing and beach. This popular tourist destination offers several leisure and bathing facilities also ideal for families with children, well known nightspot, together with the_ welcoming atmosphere and balmy climate. Bellaria, Cesenatico, Igea Marina, Cattolica, Misano, Riccione and Rimini are the most famous seaside resorts in the surrounding area, and are know all over Europe for their compelling beaches, colorful beach umbrellas and sunbeds, comfortable showers and beach h ) bars a estauran killed ds an SU d jacuzzis. Boasting excellent services, facilities and very modern equipment. The lidos of Rimini's Riviera are the most famous beaches in the world. All year round, the Riviera Romagnola offers both adults and children the possibility to enjoy all kinds of thrills with its remarkably wide array of funfairs, theme parks and water parks such as Aquafan.Fiabilandia is the nearby theme park of Oltremare. Then there is Italia in miniatura a fun educational park displaying outstanding reproductions of Italy's most representative architectural masterpieces and Mirabilandia the largest funfair in Romagna Among the most important italian historical Cities are home Florence Venice Rome Venice Venice,The capital of Veneto region, is a beautiful magical city, it lives on water and is one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as unique, known also as the “City of Canals,” “The Floating City," and “Serenissima,” is arguably one of Italy's most picturesque cities. With its winding canals, striking architecture, and beautiful bridges, Venice is a popular destination for travel that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Among the most significant resources Piazza San Marco Piazza San Marco is the main meeting place in Venice and host to the most well-known attractions: O the Basilica di San Marco The mightiest of Venetian monuments, and the one that really shows the greatness of Venice. It was built over several centuries, frequently transformed and enriched with precious treasures, often from the Far East. Its architecture, a mixture of Byzantine, Roman and Venetian, is the work of international artists and craftsmen. It can be considered a real laboratory, a living organism, developing and transforming over the centuries. Built on a Greek cross plan and crowned with five huge domes, it is the third church to stand on the site. The first, which enshrined the body of saint Mark in the 9 century, was destroyed by fire. The second was pulled down in favour of a church reflecting Venice's growing power. The present design was inspired by the Church of the Apostles in Constantinople. The exterior of Venice's famous Basilica bwes its almost Eastern splendour to countless treasures from the Republic's overseas empire. Among these are copies of the famous bronze horses, brought from Constantinople in 1204, and a wealth of columns, bas-reliefs and coloured marble decorated with small jewels of different kinds across the main facade. Mosaics from different epochs adorn the five doorways, while the main portal is framed by some of Italy's loveliest Romanesque carvings (1240-1265). One of the most valuable treasures of San Marco is the Pala D'Oro. This jewel-spangled altar-piece, situated behind the High Altar CO the Campanile and the Palazzo Ducale. The Campanile (bell tower) is a symbol of Venice and a reconstruction of the 15" century bell tower which collapsed in 1902 The view from the top extends to the Grand Canal. These magnificent buildings complement lesser sights such as Museo Correr, with Giovanni Bellini's Pieta and Torre dell'Orologio, not to mention the Giardinetti Reali, open-air orchestras, elegant cafés, notably Quadri and Floriani and numerous smart shops. Piazza San Marco is one of the lowest areas of Venice and may flood during higher tides (this problem is common in winter and early spring). Piazza San Marco is normally crowded, both with tourists and the ever-present flocks of pigeons. Palazzo Ducale Palazzo Ducale, once home to Venice's rulers (the doges), is a triumph of Gothic architecture. It was built in the 9th century. The present palace owes its external appearance to the building work done in the 14" and early 15% centuries. The palace is built in pink Veronese marble and its loggias and arcades are built from white Istrian stone. The 15" century staircase, known as the Giants’ Staircase, is crowned by Sansovino's statues of Mars and Neptune, symbols of Venetian power, while the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, used as a meeting place for members of Venice's Great Council, is decorated by Tintoretto's huge Paradise (1590). The bridges The city has 400 bridges. The heart of the city is the Rialto Bridge which offers one of the most famous views of the Grand Canal and was built in the late 16" century. It is formed by two inclined ramps, with shops on each side, covered by a portico. Another famous bridge is the Bridge of Sighs which was built as a passageway between the Palazzo Ducale and the prison at the beginning of the 17 century. The bridge took its name from the sighs of prisoners being led to trial. The Calatrava's Constitution Bridge, designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava is a modern structure of glass, stee] and stone which links the train station with Piazzale Roma. Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, commonly known simply as the ‘Salute’, is located on a narrow strip of land between the Grand Canal and Saint Mark's Basin, making the church visible when entering Piazza San Marco from the water. Hadrian in 118 AD as a temple dedicated to the major gods of the pagan religion. In 608 AD it was converted into a church. From the outside with its portico of monolithic granite columns, the Pantheon almost resembles the facade of a Greek temple, and yet the interior, with the immense concrete dome, is a perfect example of Romanarchitectural space. The interior was conceived as a sphere inserted in a cylinder, as the diameter and the height of the dome are identical. The opening at the top, the only source of light, is called oculus. The side chapels contain the tombs of the Kings of Italy and of Raphael. Piazza Navona One of the most spectacular squares of Baroque Rome, Piazza Navona is also a popular place in contemporary life. The elongated shape of the square repeats the structure of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1*century AD for sports competitions. The giants on Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers in the centre of the square represent the four major rivers of the continents known at the time. The fountain is surmounted by one of the thirteen obelisks in Rome. In the past Piazza Navona was a marketplace and a venue for festivals, during which it was partially flooded. The Trevi Fountain Designed in the 18" century and built over a period of thirty years, the Trevi Fountain is a celebration of water as a symbol of life, health and change, with the personification of Oceanus at the centre of the structure emerging from the water on a chariot led by sea horses and tritons. The charm of the fountain is given by the contrast between its large size and the small square that contains it and seems to almost compress it, along with its location on the side of a building that does not allow the viewer to walk around it. Don't forget to throw the famous coin into the fountain to ensure your return to the Eternal City... Piazza di Spagna In the heart of the most elegant and exclusive area of the historical centre, Piazza di Spagna (The Spanish Steps) has always been a meeting place not just for Romans, but also for foreign visitors and artists. They take their name from the Palazzo di Spagna built in the 17 century to house the Spanish Embassy. The famous staircase was built in the 1720s to link the square with the French Renaissance church of Trinita dei Monti above. The 138 steps are animated by terraces and curved sections that create the effect of a waterfall precipitating into the square below. In spring it is decorated by colourful azaleas. The Barcaccia Fountain was designed by Pietro Bernini, Gian Lorenzo's father, and it represents a sinking boat placed in a low basin. St. Peter's Basilica The papal St. Peter's Basilica is located within the Vatican City, an independent sovereign state since 1929 (Lateran Pacts). It is the burial site of saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles and the first bishop of Rome. The first Christian Emperor Constantine built a splendid basilica there in the 4 century AD, which was later demolished and rebuilt between 1506 and 1626. The greatest architects of the period, including Bramante, Michelangelo and Mademo, collaborated on the project of the new church, the largest in the world. The basilica is cruciform in shape, with an elongated nave in the Latin cross form. Its central dome, mainly designed by Michelangelo, dominates the skyline of Rome. The artistic treasures contained in St. Peter's include the celebrated Parted by the same Michelangelo and the baldacchino above the main altar, created in bronze by Gian Lorenzo Bemini.Piazza San Pietro can contain 300,000 pilgrims and welcomes visitors with the embrace of the colonnade designed by Bemini. The Vatican Museums The Vatican Museums contain an immense wealth of art, resulting from centuries of papal collections and commissions. The relevance of the works on display is heightened by the Splendour of the structures in which they are displayed. The Museums offer a great variety of collections, including ancient Greek as well as Roman art of which the Vatican owns the largest collection in the world), Egyptian and Etruscan art and. of course. the great masterpieces of Renaissance art.with the frescoes of the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo frescoed the ceiling of the famous chapel between 1508 and 1512. The main panels describe the Creation of the World and the Fall of Man. The massive walls were frescoed by some of the finest artists of the Renaissance period and were completed by Michelangelo's Last Judgement (1535-1541). In the Raphael Rooms, decorated by Raphael and his pupils from 1505 to 1524, there are remarkable frescoes such as the School of Athens. WHAT TO DO Shopping Rome has always been a thriving centre for design and shopping. The north-east area stretches from the exclusive shopping streets around Piazza di Spagna, the most famous and crowded square in Rome, to the Esquiline Hill. From the network of narrow streets around Piazza di Spagna, visitors can be seen browsing the elegant shops around Via Condotti, where some of the window displays are truly spectacular. WHAT TO EAT Regional dishes and specialities include crispy fried vegetables, especially artichokes and courgette flowers, which are often served as ‘antipasto’. For the first course, pasta is still the most important part of the Roman meal, especially spaghetti alla carbonara made with bacon, egg yolks and cheese and bucatini all'amatriciana which are long, thin pasta tubes in a spicy tomato and bacon sauce. sprinkled with grated Pecorino cheese. Veal is a great favourite, and lamb is also very popular, such as abbacchio al forno or abbacchio alla cacciatora. Ice cream is an art form in Rome. Torta di ricotta, a baked cheese tart with sugar, lemon, brandy, eggs and cinnamon, is another speciality. Florence is one of the best-known cities in Italy and a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Located in the region of Tuscany. At the foot of the Apennine Mountains, stands idyllic Florence.Florence is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. Its narrow cobbled streets are a cinematic feast of elegant palaces, medieval candie-lit chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilias and world-class museum brimming paintings and sculptures. Tourists in Florence will be delighted by the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore that mixes Romanesque and Gothic elements. Its dome, created by Brunelleschi, is a majestic structure, symbol of Florence. Beside the cathedral's facade stands Giotto's Campanile, the bell tower. This tower is built with Tuscan marble and endowed with chapels, apses and stained glass by Ghiberti To the east of the Duomo lies Santa Croce, home to frescoes by Giotto and tombs of some Florence's greatest men such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Next to the church stands the Cappella dei Pazzi, a Renaissance masterpiece designed by Brunelleschi, remarkable for the harmony of its decoration. Santa Maria Novella and the adjoining monastery lie to the west of the Duomo and were founded by the Domenicans. This church features its Romanesque facade by Leon Battista Alberti. The gothic interior contains superb frescoes, including Masaccio's powerful Trinity. Basilica di San Lorenzo is located near Santa Maria Novella. It was designed by Brunelleschi and this is the first example of Renaissance architecture. If you follow the animated Via dei Calzaiuoli south of the Duomo you will soon reach Piazza della Signoria where tourists can discover Palazzo Vecchio, an impressive example of medieval palace with a Renaissance interior. The piazza also hosts some statues to commemorate the city's major historical events, For example, Ammannati's Fountain of Neptune, to honour Tuscan naval victories. The Uffizi Gallery is located next to Palazzo Vecchio. It was designed by Vasari as the seat of chancellery of the Medici family, now it is one of the most important museums in the world that hosts an immense collection of paintings and sculptures placed in chronological order to show the development of Florentine art from Gothic to Renaissance. The works by Botticelli such as the Botticelli Venus are the main highlight of the gallery. CALIFORNIA California is located on the western coast of the USA. This state boasts a great variety of stunning natural attractions, including beautiful beaches, serene deserts and majestic mountains. California is also home to a number of exciting major cities, charming towns and to some of the world's best wineries. In this area tourists can experience an exciting visit to the cultural cities of California, such as San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. San Diego (south) is a large coastal city with a small town atmosphere. The most popular attraction is American's premier zoo which is located in Balboa park with flowering gardens and spanish architecture. San Diego' stunning coastline offers miles of fantastic beaches including the upscale beach neighbourhood of La Jolla. Los Angeles (south) is surrounded by the pacific coast, mountains and valleys. The city offers a wide range of attractions and beaches, including wild and crazy Venice beach and Malibu Beach, the sandy playground favored by movie stars. Travellers to L.A. can find the best known parks on the planet here including Dysneyland and Universal Studios, the largest working movie and Tv studio and theme park in the world. In Los Angeles tourists will be fascinated by the complete array of attractions that Hollywood offers, such as the sign of Hollywood on a hill and Hollywood Boulevard, one of the most famous streets for the VIP people. In fact Los Angeles is also one of the best places in the United States to go search for celebrities. San Francisco (north) is a fun and exciting city set on the tip of a peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Golden Bridge is the city's number one attraction. Tourists can drive, bike, walk across this famous suspension bridge to admire and photograph enchanting views. This city is also well known for Silicon Valley, which is the largest centre of the computer industry in California. Tourists who love surfing can't miss the visit at So’Call, in the south of California, where the main activity is surfing, which attracts tourists from all over the world every year. Another natural attraction is the Big Sur, a large rocky stretch of the California coastline. This area is a magnet for travelers on road trips, who are attracted by the towering redwood trees and breathtaking beaches along the route . Along this spectacular coastline you will find the city of Santa Barbara, rebuilt after an earthquake, today is a spanish style city. Then tourists will be captivated by the stunning luxury hotel of Carmel, founded in 1770. Lastly tourists will be delighted by the complete array of national parks and the most importants and world-renowned are Yosemite (vedi documento) and Death Valley. Death Valley is known for its extremes. It is the driest, hottest and lowest point in the Usa. It is 283 feet below the sea level and it is named by gold prospectors who went there during the California Gold Rush. Zabriskie Point offers spectacular views of the Badlands, formed of saline mud and clay. Visitors in California can taste a great variety of mouth watering delicacies, such as taco, nachos and tortilla thanks to the Mexican influence and also sushi thanks to the proximity to Asia. California is an important destination for wine lovers, in fact in Napa Valley we can find the largest industry of California wine. SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco is a spectacular fun city located on the central coast of California. It's bursting with a youthful energy that will guarantee you have an amazing and unforgettable adventure. San Francisco attracts tourists for its mild climate, exciting scenery, fine restaurants and unconventional places to visit, which give the city a special charm. Golden Gate Bridge It is the most iconic symbol of San Francisco and connects the city with Marin County. The pedestrian walkway spanning the length of the bridge is a superb way to see sweeping views across the bay and out over the pacific ocean. The term Golden Gate actually refers to the Golden Gate Strait, which is the entrance to San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean GOLDEN GATE PARK The Golden Gate Park is ha huge green area that plenty with woods and lakes.This park is the perfect place for tourists that love outdoor activities, such as horse rides thanks to the great variety of paths that the park offers.The Golden Gate Park boasts the California Academy of Sciences where tourists can spend an interesting visit thanks to the special facilities such as the planetarium, the aquarium and a rainforest.This museum was designed by an important italian architect, Renzo Piano.Also tourists in the Golden Gate Park can visit another museum, the de Young Museum, that attract tourists thanks to the wild range of American remain from the 17 to the 20 century.Lastly tourists can admire the oldest building of the Golden Gate Park, the Conservatory of Flowers. Fisherman's Wharf It is the historic Waterfront where fishermen have always moored their boats. It has a great assortment of shops, bars and restaurants. Here you can grab a relaxed meal and cool drink and be entertained by colorful street performers or just enjoy the views along the waterfront. PIER 39 The Wharf's hub is a very popular tourist area for its seafront that offers incredible views of Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. In particular Pier 39 offers many attractions such as sea lions relaxing in the sun, the wide rage of shops, the famous restaurants and entertainment that is a feature of this area. ALCATRAZ Alcatraz is a rocky island located off the coast of San Francisco, the name of Spanish origin, which in English means pelican, takes its name from the birds that inhabited the island. Alcatraz has had many functions such as military fortress, military prison and the most famous federal maximum security penitentiary, the prison is now closed but can be visited as it is part of the National Park of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. NOB HILL Nob Hill is the most iconic and tallest hill in San Francisco, is located 103 meters above the beach and is famous all over the world for its cable cars, luxury hotels and fascinating views. It take the name from the indian word Nabob (Chieftain-Capo) LOMBARD STREET Lombard street is the main road that connects to route 101, is famous for the Russian Hill where you can find eight switchbacks and the crookedest street in the world, where the speed limit is 8km/h. This road is the only one that allows you to get off the hill and for this reason it is recommended to park your car and venture on the hill with the cable cars. NORTH BEACH North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco, it is also known as little Italy for the large Italian American population who lived there in the past, was home to many bohemians and writers like Jack Kerouac, today is a residential neighborhood and is renowned for its nightlife. THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT The financial district is the business heart of the city, is an area of skyscrapers where stands the Transamerica Pyramid, which is a contains two large pools with bronze parapets in which are written the names of the people killed in the attack. This monument serves both to remember the victims and to witness the courage of the citizens who have reacted to the catastrophe. THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING Along with the Statue of Liberty The empire state building is one of the most characteristic monuments of the city. It is a skyscraper built in art deco classic style that offers breathtaking views of the whole city from the 86th and 102nd floors. The construction of the building began in 1930 and was inaugurated in 1931 ROCKEFELLER CENTRE It is a National historic landmark built in the 1930 and was the first building built to join offices and entertainment. The building offers an incredible view from where you can even see the river in New Jersey. THE FLATIRON BUILDING It is located at the intersection of Broadway, fifth avenue and 23th street, and it is characterized by its triangular shape and was the first iron building in New York. CENTRAL PARK The park divides Manhattan into two parts and is the most iconic green space in the city. In the park tourists can experience a great variety of activities such as rent a horse-drawn carriage. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART It is situated on the easter side of central park. It's one of the largest museums in the world that includes collections such as Egyptian, Greek, Roman but also American and european paintings and modern art that characterizes it. The metropolitan boasts 5 millions visitors every year and for this reason is the most popular single-site attraction. MUSEUM OF MODERN ART It is one of the world's largest collections of Modern art. The museum shows a great variety of masterpieces known all over the world including Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Van Gogh's Starry Night and Monet's Water Lilies. In addition tourists will be captivated by spectacular works of art of Matisse, Cezanne, Pollock and Dali. NEIGHBOURHOODS New York is a multi-ethnic city and its division into neighborhoods is proof of this, in fact you can find neighborhoods like Chinatown, which houses the largest Chinese community outside Asia, little italy, harlem, located north of central park and inhabited by African Americans and Puerto Ricans. At last we can find Greenwich village (west village) which is home to many artists and writers. SHOPPING New York is a shopping paradise, offering plenty of shops and the world-famous fifth avenue, dedicated to many movies and songs that offers luxury shops from west street of Harlem to Washington Square Park. SPECIAL EVENTS The events are also a demonstration of how New York is a multicultural city, in fact every year hosts events such as the st.patrick day parade, Chinese new year parade, up to the most typical American festivals such as July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping. Open tennis championships. ENTERTAINMENT The entertainment center of the city is definitely a time square where we can find the Theatre District but that also offers any kind of music, from hip hop to jazz and from opera to rock. This makes New York nightlife unique in the world Yellowstone is located in the United States and it is a protected area showcasing a unique manifestation of geothermal forces, natural beauty and wild ecosystems where rare and Yellowstone is located in the United States and it is a protected area showcasing a unique manifestation of geothermal forces, natural beauty and wild ecosystems where rare and endangered species develop. It is the oldest national park in the world as it was established in 18/2 by the U.S congress. In this stunning area you can agmire the largest concentration of geysers. Yellowstone hosts amazing animal species like bison, elk, grizzly bears and wolves that attract tourists from all over the world. This national park offers a wide range of activities for all types of tourism such as bicyclino, canoeino, hiking . Moreover tourists can stay inside the park in well-equipped hotels. It has been included in the World Heritage List by Unesco in 1978 tourists from all over the world. Park managers want to ensure good public access without detracting values from the park. This, however, is a difficult and continuous challenge as tourists visiting the park are the main cause of air pollution. Air pollution is one of the main causes of climate change that greatly concerns park managers Another problem related to tourism is the construction of accommodation facilities within the park to host tourists. The construction of these structures greatly damages the biodiversity in the park.