What is fraught with the city of Grodno and is it worth it to visit?

Grodno - one of the oldest cities in Belarus. «As in Europe» - said many of Grodno. And really, the old part of town skillfully combined with modern decor. Here you can see the ancient buildings, enjoy the wonderful nature walk through the narrow streets, sit in small cafes - to rest body and soul, as they say.

History Grodno

has more than 800 years. Gorodnya, Goroden, Goradna - names, like the city itself, have changed over time. At the time of Ancient Rus city became an important bastion in the north-west frontier. Related to this is the origin of the name of the city, which arose from the word «piling».

If you walk along the stony road, looking at the old two-, three-storey houses, you can go to the Old Castle, who also has a long history. It was from this castle, situated on a high hill, originally was the development of the city. The relief of the city is rather complicated, so there is no definite system in the layout of the streets. The hills, ravines, river valleys - how could I not take into account these features of the natural landscape? Architects, by contrast, wanted to emphasize the natural beauty and ancient look of the city.

Today, old and new locks, which are located on a high hill, is a museum that visitors will please many and varied exhibits.

Surprisingly

, but in Grodno preserved buildings of different eras and styles, and these buildings reflect the complex history of the city. Preserved monuments of architecture, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque: the remains of the fortress walls and towers, Boris and Gleb Church, Bernardine Church and Monastery, the Old Castle, the Jesuit and Franciscan monasteries with churches, a Lutheran church and various other attractions.

Speaking of Grodno, it is impossible not to mention about Borisoglebsk or Kalozha Church - example of ancient architecture of the second half of XII century. It is situated on a steep bank of the river Neman, spectacular views. Keep the church is not fully: its arches and the head disappeared long ago, the southern and western part of the walls collapsed into the river by a landslide in 1853. Yet surprisingly, how could such an ancient building stand for so many centuries and save face virtually unchanged ... Even now, being near the church, you feel the power and mystical spirit of the past.

Yes, there is to see in the city of Grodno. And as for its contemporary decor, here the city does not lag behind others, and looks confidently to the future. There is more and more new housing estates, suburbs of the city built up intensively. Do not forget about the reconstruction, because Grodno - the so-called depository of cultural heritage of our ancestors.

«Come on, walk to the Niemen!»

- often you can hear from Grodno. Correct solution, because right here, on the waterfront, called the most beautiful view in town. Quietly, quietly, somewhere far away the music is playing, here and dream well, and a walk, listening to the rapid course of wayward rivers. The city of Grodno, as it were divided into two parts, the Neman, hence call it were: Old and New Town. You stand on one side, staring into the distance and think before you a large, modern city, with new buildings, the bustle. On the other hand - a quiet, tranquil old town. Here's how interesting are two different worlds are combined with each other.

As you know, Grodno is bordered on the west by Poland, on the north - with Lithuania. Through it runs a lot of international travel itineraries. You can often hear foreign speech, sitting in a cafe or just passing by.
Many people often go shopping just in Grodno. And all because you can buy things of good quality is much cheaper than other outlets.

It seems that everything here is: and ancient monuments , and beautiful nature, and you can buy something good. But what about entertainment? Then Grodno on the height! In the evening both times and the fun begins. On the streets there are many young people. And how many beautiful girls! In addition to the discos, bars and restaurants located in various parts of the Old and New City, you can join the merry crowd dancing right on the banks of the Neman - disco under the open sky, just like old times. For fans of discos and parties Grodno offers entertainment on a small boat, where the river tossing can drown in a company winding guys and beautiful girls.

Grodno - truly amazing city. So why travel to distant lands when all the fun you can find at home!

Tatyana Zhukova
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How to gain experience in Italy and not regret them?

go to Italy - this is probably a cherished dream of almost everyone. According to statistics, last year, Italy became the third European country, attendance at the Russian tourists. Such amount attractions in Italy difficult to find anywhere else, especially those that may be about to disappear. So people are going to see Venice, until it sank, Coliseum - has not yet collapsed, leaning tower of Pisa - until she fell.

The Italians, in turn, as residents of any other country, annually hosting a large number of guests, trying to earn them. And do it skillfully combined with Russian emigrants, organizing our Italian vacation with you.

One can only wonder how the cost of tickets to museums, riding on gondolas and other such little things on the site are on average 5.6 euro higher against the statement before sending the price of tourism companies. But here, of course, there is nuance - the money you have pre-assembled guide. Therefore, if a trip to the museum you will pay 12-15 euros, but on the ticket, which you then receive will show off a much smaller amount - do not be surprised, guide must also be something to eat.

Another question

, that tourists do not usually lead to the same shops with souvenirs. Italian souvenirs - simply lovely. In Venice, you must purchase knick Murano glass or Venetian mask, in Florence - a statue of David. But, do not forget that little shop, which has led you to guide, not simple. You, of course, be sure to say that the products are the best, but in other places - Chinese forgery. Perhaps this is why products in this shop in two or even three times more expensive than in the shops in the neighborhood selling the same product. And after a tourist group, bought souvenirs, leave the shop, the guide would take a long time with the owners of the latest rescue.

Similar situation and with all sorts of tastings of cheeses, sausages, olive oil and wine, visits to restaurants. Therefore, if you do not want to overpay for someone else's enterprise, be vigilant and be aware that the goods that you are treated, sells almost all of Italy. The only difference is that the corner of this product will cost an order of magnitude cheaper than at the same quality, maybe better.

In addition, in Italy should be cautious about the use of plastic payment cards. In general, there should not be applied at all - the locals know a lot of ways to leave your card blank, so in Italy, the best companions are still the euro cash. To drive there with him rubles (just in case), too, should not - there is no sense. Ruble exchange rate to the euro just draconian, the same thing with other currencies.

Rome

, like any other capital city, will meet you a lot of homeless people and riders ready at any moment to break on the go with your bag - there is the most common type of crime. Therefore, the bag should be tucked away under a jacket, but better bring a backpack.

In general, the higher the kindness of the Italians, the smaller the town in which they live and the farther it from the capital. Another thing is that this observation applies only to the north, south, at the prevailing unemployment and poverty, the situation is reversed. Therefore, considering the age-old attractions and admiring their beauty, in any case do not lose their vigilance.

Lilechka Scientific
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How to get to the fjords? Nizhny Novgorod - St. Petersburg - Oslo

Norway in the representation of the traveler - is, first of all, fjords. Sea inlets cut into the coastline, of course, impressive. But my first impression of Oslo was a huge amount afro-norwey. Travel company has lodged us in the center of the northern capital. It turned out that it is the center of long-settled immigrants who are in the country for more than ten percent. Indigenous people prefer to live on the coast. For any self-respecting Norwegian must have a yacht or a boat. Yacht in this country, at first glance, much more than cars.

However, everything in order. Bus from Saint-Petersburg, passing Helsinki, plunged into the depths of the huge ferry « Silvia Line » and has been clean and well maintained Stockholm. The most striking impression - near the city hall huge afroswedish in pure Russian wondered whether to sell Russian vodka.
Met. My name is Oscar from Brazil,studied in Minsk. After coming to power, Gorbachev realized that the search in our country nothing and moved to Scandinavia. The main way to make money - resale of alcoholic beverages. Vodka him deliver bus drivers and tour guides. A very profitable business, as in the Scandinavian countries it is about ten times more expensive. Learning that I was from the Lower, asked how the conflict develops between Nemtsov and Klementevo (both famous characters). Looking at my stricken face, Oscar readily explained what was in our city to familiarize themselves with the opposite sex, but Nizhny Novgorod police owned him firmly on Pokrovka street. We had Russian-Swedish Brazilian tell you that in the lower long commanded by other people. Basically, from Moscow. Oscar, in addition to all, was a member of the Brazilian Communist Party and spoke to me mostly long-forgotten word - a comrade. What is certainly nice. But it is time to move on.

Sweden is beautiful , boring and predictable. So leave it without regret, and rushing to the goal of our trip - the Norwegian fjords.
To be honest, I had seen fjords deep in my childhood, because it I was on the shore of the Kola Bay in Murmansk. Just before I had no idea that this is also the fjord.

Norway managed to impress their hacked huge tunnels in the rocks. This complex technical facilities. The longest of them - 27 kilometers. When the two-story tour bus goes on the tunnel, and involuntarily imagine that over us kilometer cliffs willy-nilly start claustrophobia. Women begin to groan and exclaim, while men are drawn to emergency supply of alcoholic beverages purchased at the Moscow railway station in St. Petersburg.
By the way, I strongly advise during these trips to make the maximum purchase of liquor and cigarettes to the motherland. And, be sure to buy the usual black bread. You desired it immediately after crossing the customs terminal Torfianovka.

Vodka, beer and cigarettes

are in Norway is ten times more than ours. However, a few days you can bear. Beer is good. Vodka should try «Akva Vita». Its on the Norwegian legend, before selling them carry on a special ship around the world. Then she, according to the descendants of the Vikings, takes an unusual taste.

Very much impressed by the road from Oslo to the Sognefjord. This fjord carry the bulk of tourists. First we climb high into the mountains (or rather on the hill). Trees disappear completely and begins the tundra. On the roads of self-organized wandering sheep. Pastukhov not in principle, and the bus driver every now and then have to beat on the brakes. The most interesting thing starts during the descent. Each turn adds to the blood of a decent portion of adrenaline. Landscapes are very beautiful - the mountains, numerous waterfalls, houses with grass roofs.

At Sognefjord

you can first see the mountain-highest railway in the world. Views from the windows wagons simply amazing. At the midway of the stops and awaits submission. From the waterfall to the music she goes and dances. According to legend - lures a groom. In good optics shows that the girl had in years and it honestly tired of all these popular games.

Then travel by boat on the fjord. Many brazen seagulls and, if lucky, seals. The water is very clean and clear.

In Oslo after three hours on Friday, life stops. Weekend. All closed. Life goes on only at the local Arbat - the street between Central Station and City Hall. If you saw a beautiful woman - a tourist from Russia. In Norway, women's power prevails. Vikings this fact strongly depresses. In recent years become fashionable to bring wives from Russia.

There is a lot of museums, riding on rickshaws (students from Eastern Europe part-time jobs). Mandatory souvenirs in the form of trolls

Summary: The country is beautiful, but very expensive. A stay worth.

Dmitry Zotikov
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How far is it to Tallinn?

Sometimes, building plans for the upcoming holidays, we unconsciously carried away in his thoughts far away - far away from Central Europe to the most up to Bermuda. But the flight of imagination should not forget that apart from foreign countries we have, there is also near, which, incidentally, is quite capable to compete with well-known western European neighbors. Do not believe me? Then you simply need to visit in Tallinn.

So,Tallinn the capital of Estonia

. Official language, of course Estonian. In Estonian is spoken by all. Second language, common almost everywhere, no matter how strange - English. It is also spoken by all. More precisely, one part it says well, the other - through the stump-deck, and the third is firmly believed that the dialect in which they were pleased to be explained, has any relation to the language of Shakespeare, Churchill and John Lennon. But do not you dare give up! The great and mighty Russian language as if they know everything! However, will they use it? But that is another question ...

Let's go further. Although, actually, why are we going? Come! Trying to assess Tallinn , staring out the window of the car - a blasphemy and heresy! So dress on a whim, because the weather in coastal cities can not keep track of, and advances in the Old City. Must visit any tourist. You ask why? Explained! First, there rose an amazing beer is brewed, unfiltered and live like Lenin, but he is known to be more alive all living. Secondly, the number of sites per square kilometer Old City with a whistle ahead of eminent European cities. Judge for yourself - all that you will see virtually no change from the XV century - houses, churches, town hall, the monastery, the tower! This architectural ensemble is able to boast except in Prague, and she is no longer unique charm of the medieval city under the horde of tourists. And in the Old City - peace and quiet, and only the costumes remind visitors that the yard is not 1400-th of the Nativity.

And, incidentally, with regard to peace and tranquility. It is now about Estonians compose stories, where the exhibit indigenous population, to say the least, slow-witted. And, as in the Old City, look around and notice the town hall pharmacy and Maiden Tower. Pharmacy has always been a pharmacy (by the way, operates to this day), but in the Maiden's Tower kept the girls ... m-m-m ... not heavy behavior. And after all that, and other buildings more than 600 years! So calm the Estonian old only dreamed of!

However, quite lyrical, because of the Old City, you can talk endlessly, but it's better if the next time the narrator will you, dear reader. And that was something to boast, remember, and better write down the following names: «

Dome Cathedral

», «Dominican monastery», «Niguliste Museum», «Building guild Oleviste» and «Town». If, as in Tallinn, you did not see any of these, you should know - you're not a man, you umpalumpa, opposes carnal spiritual. A true Jedi would do exactly the opposite - first satisfy his soul, and then everything else.

With regard to the saturation of the body, then so full taste of Estonia, I recommend Eesti Maja - a restaurant of national cuisine. Extensive menu, good wine list, but if you get up the problem of choice, take it without hesitation «Teine eestlane» - two dishes, desserts and fruit compote for any 500 CZK. You want exotic? Boldly stamped in Olde Hansa - a medieval restaurant in the street with the unpronounceable name of Vana Turg, where a good portion of pork marinated in beer and painstakingly, with the German industriousness fried shed balm on the wounds of the weary traveler. Again, the Old City ... pink beer. ...

Speaking of balms. Pocketing suitcase carvings of amber, think of someone other than you, they can bring indescribable joy? But another bottle-

Vana Tallinn

able to stir up any company, especially in the most authentic cocktails, where balsam mingled with champagne 1 to 1. Two or three glasses - and one of Estonians in the world will be more.

Oh, and for dessert, in order to shake the sturdy food comfortably settled in the stomach, the critical need to visit a nightclub, for example, Terrarium. There, in the strobe flashes, and the already beautiful Estonian girls are completely irresistible, but life gets a new, bright as neon signs, shade.

And finally a few small but very important tips:

Before you choose a way to get to Tallinn, to determine that for you is a priority: to get to quickly or get time. If you quickly - use the aircraft, but do not forget to add on to the estimated flight time registration of the flight, plugs to Sheremetyevo, passport and visa controls and other troubles, including a possible transfer of flights due to weather reasons. If you want to get there on time - please use the good ol 'train. Some 15 hours and you're here, admire the medieval wonders. Rare aesthetes can use a personal car, but you are going to rest, but not steer, n'est pas?

Yes, despite the prefix «near», Estonia is abroad, so you'll have to take care of the visa. It is better if you have in your arsenal will be competently designed challenge, but even if such were not available, problems with tourist visas should arise. Not America, tea!

Money in Estonia called «Crown», the exact rate you can find them in any exchanger or on the website of the Central Bank, the approximate rate - 1 to 2. Accommodation in Tallinn can be in one of the many hotels, the average price per room 1300 - 2000 kroons, but if you're active and young in spirit, your choice - Hostel (groovy, baby, yeah!), Where for a modest fee you obtain the location where to sleep and where to cook food. Try not to be - checked up on him.


This was my Tallinn, but how you see it - depends on you! Main wandering around the world, do not close your eyes, not to be excruciatingly painful for the wasted years.

Sergei Yaskevich
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Spend Holidays in Greece without all sorts of programs?

vacation - this time to rest and travel, but often it happens that when we go into some kind of journey, for us there is nothing other than housing and feeding, not waiting. I mean - no guided tours, hikes, etc. Then it becomes boring, uninteresting and travel can be fun instead of flour. But all this can be avoided by following these simple steps.

Suppose you come to Greece for seven days. Just want to give advice: do not settle in the city, clear hotel somewhere in the mountains. Removing a hotel in the mountains, you win just a few points. First, there is not as stuffy as in the city: humid climate, pure mountain air. Secondly, there are things to see: they mountains, forests, and, of course, cold streams, filtering through a lot of obstacles. And, thirdly, you can see the city from a height, once considered its structure and layout of the streets.

So, the first day. Arrival.

This is the day when better to stay in town or village from morning to evening. On this day, you simply need to look around. Consider the nearby attractions. By the way, in Greece, every house is not like the neighbor in terms of design. On this day, you can also do shopping. Ask around at the people that where there is and always write it all in a notebook, or in any way without relying on memory. Let me explain why: If you're new here in this town or, worse, abroad in general, you'll see a lot of new and get sea of emotions , so part of what you described, you can simply very quickly forget the abundance of impressions.

Day Two. Start.

On the second day you're at the first opportunity leaving the village, in other words, on the second day you should simply avoid the area where you live. Believe me, if you live in the mountains , then for the first corner will see what will shake you so that you do not want to have to go somewhere else. So you just walking around almost anywhere without stopping for long. During the day, you just see the corners of the surrounding nature. Remember what you saw, and better recorded, and the evening ended with happy day return home.

The third day. Hiking.

If the previous day you had the benefit, we saw seemed to be all around, in general, but at the same time, and nothing. Then you start all these places take place again, the length and breadth. The main thing - please be film or memory for the camera, as pictures or even take you to that. Go directly to the place that you liked most, be it even for a couple of kilometers away. (For example, I walked for 4 miles to another village, simply because I liked it from afar.) Moreover, the count time, so that in each location to be at least two and sometimes three hours. Do not be afraid to go farther and farther, because the higher you climb, the more pristine and unusual nature will open for you.

The fourth and fifth day you spend in the same manner in which conducted the third. During those three days you will, in principle, be able to see everything that's nearby, and maybe even find some new places. Therefore, you should leave the sixth and seventh day is for them.

But keep in mind that the seventh day you will be free only half, because the second half of the day you will spend for the collection of things.

In conclusion, we wish you well to hold their journey and remember that time is a property of how to shrink and stretch, so spend it with advantage. Please be a new energy and positive emotions that will warm your soul to the next trip.

Artem Rudometkin
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Who invented the mackerel Day ?

Man first heard the phrase «Black Mountain», immediately draws the image to the long forgotten the terrible tale where evil Aboriginal dense forest strives to roast in the oven any who dare to enter into this death trap. It is difficult to imagine that this grim name denotes one of the most light and joyful places on Earth. Emerald Forest cover majestic mountains, azure waves wash the golden sands of the Adriatic beaches and rocky shores, the air is fresh and fragrant, and numerous lakes filled with fish. It's so easy to feel a story - but another, good and magical. It is truly a paradise, and not surprisingly, Montenegro in 1991, was declared ecologically clean area, and three years later - the European fleet

No wonder that in this extraordinary country were extraordinary people. Montenegrins are extremely friendly and generous, very sociable, open and hospitable. According to the old tradition of waiting for the guest, Montenegrins widely open their door or gate. Guests are always put in the best seat at the table, superbly fed and watered. The mentality of this nation combines respect for tradition and love of fun and relaxation. Probably why the number of holidays, festivals and carnivals Montenegro is one of the first places in the world.

Any event - whether it be a family celebration, religious or public holiday, Montenegrins celebrate in a big way. If the guests - their number in the hundreds, if a treat - from food and drink crammed tables. The celebrations usually take several days, that did not tire of these amazing people.

His cheerful enthusiasm Montenegrins are happy to share with all who wish. The country has conducted festivals and carnivals, dedicated to a variety of events. In January, then arrange Festival first snow, and in February - the mimosa festival in April is a spring masquerade, which is attended by people of all ages, and May - the time of the international TV festival in Bar, which attracts many visitors and tourists from all over the world.

The biggest music festival in the southern Adriatic «

Song of the Mediterranean

» begins in June and July are pleased variety of events, including the day of mountain flowers, theater festival, an international beach soccer tournament, music festival «Solar stage», International Fashion Festival and Festival of Puppet Theater. In August, held several musical events: the festival of electronic music, international folk festival, and even international festival orchestras, and besides this - several theater festivals and international summer carnival in Kotor.


Perhaps, quite logically, that it is in this country has started a holiday, which is called Dan Shiruna, which is translated into Russian as mackerel Day . Traditionally it is held every year in late September - early October in the main square of the city of Budva. The city is located in one of the most beautiful places of the Adriatic coast, and seemed designed for such activities. This holiday - a generous gift to lovers of fishing. Everyone can show off their fishing skills or learn from other fishermen.

While fishermen demonstrate their skills, all anyone can try free fried fish over charcoal, served with special sauce, spruce, drink wine or beer. Anniversary program continues parade of Budva town, accompanied by the orchestra, speech children's dance and song groups, sports competitions with prizes. Fun continues well past midnight.


Join this Fourth of July fireworks celebrations is not difficult, it would wish. As the tourist complex in Montenegro is very developed, getting there is not difficult. One need only choose one option: car, train or plane. In fact, buy a ticket in Montenegro may be more economical than travel by car or train, and travel speed are far higher - but the latter two options are not without charm. The car gives a certain freedom of maneuver, leaving you to choose the route or just off the road and admire the view, just when you want it. Moreover, this option solves the problem of public transport. Railroad does not provide such benefits, but offers other: no need to search for lodging or sleeping in the car, wasting precious time stopping to eat or warm up. In addition, the train provides an invaluable opportunity to meet and interact with new people, among whom may be a lot of interesting personalities.

But whatever way you choose, Montenegro is always happy guests. And it is - always.


Catherine Rusakov
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