Marakesh is very rich by historical relic, because [...]]]> Located in the southwestern slopes of the Atlas Mountains, about 150 km south of Rabat. Because quite far from the capital city, Marakesh is sometimes missed a short tour of the agenda. Marakesh, is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca modern metropolis, and the capital Rabat.

Marakesh is very rich by historical relic, because in the 11th century. Marakesh becomes the capital of the Kingdom of Maghribi Almoravids. An Arab-Berber dynasty (North African) who had gave birth to the rulers of Andalusia (Spain) when it was under Muslim rule (750-1492).

Traces of past glory Almoravids, still looking at the traditional markets that highlight the cultural nuances of the Berbers, the stalls selling sweets typical of the Atlas Mountains, where the buildings make pottery “ceramic blue” highly admired by fans of trinkets home decoration, gate- city gates equipped with solid iron doors, the towers made from red brick and a half orange.

Old buildings are still preserved intact, including along the mosque jami Kutubia Tower, an old gate Babul Aquino, Souqul Madina (city market). Tourism bureaus in Rabat or Casablanca Marakesh as always promote the Arab cultural arts center typical North African Berbers which still survive the onslaught of modernization.

In “Souqul Madina” for instance, there are many style metal jewelry of gold, platinum, bronze, brass, and copper, became an icon souvenirs. Also perfume packaged in unique containers Interestingly, both glass bottles and ceramic, natural perfume smell that comes from flowers, grass or leaves and woody native Atlas Mountains.

Crowded market mood does not felt thanks to a light breeze from the holes in the roof height. Plus tinkling mandolin and lute, sing songs to accompany the desert.

If by chance we are in Marakesh during the fasting month, in a large field, or plaza near Kutubia Mosque, the largest Jami mosque in Marakesh, where pedestrians, street vendors, as well as the renderer for a variety of attractions, gathered up state of frenzy.

Shouts a voice, chat, songs, mingled with a variety of wasp musical accompaniment variety show. There is magic, acrobats, clowns, and more. Everything is interesting to watch, while waiting for the azan evening come.

The renderer attraction “folk art”, not just natives Marakesh, or came from other cities in Morocco, such as Rabat, or Casablanca. But also from abroad. Among others, Senegal, Mauritania, Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria. Anyway multi ethnic and multi nation. The most attention is a magician. Using a cotton rope, rattan, live cobras and black cloth-covered wooden box.

If the sun set, boisterous event that suddenly quiet. Marakesh square becomes empty because all the people flocked to mosques Kutibia, to go eat a meal futures (tajil) parties, such as water mixed with powdered tea “kardamon” (kapol) and half-ripe fruit fresh dates.

After evening prayers, breaking a new staple food which is “couscous” a kind of crisps made from corn, dipped in gravy curry goat or camel meat is tasty greasy. This main menu, accompanied by the “kebab” keratan shaped like skewers of meat stabbed.

Ingredients made from peanuts collision, thick soy sauce, lime juice. Also provided the yogurt mixed sliced tomatoes and onions, if kebabs lovers want the other flavors and tastes.

Come by and take a break in Marakesh, it has its own impression, the impression we get is not easy and we forget all our lives. Especially for those tourists who just passed last night for two nights in the ancient city full of history.

The existence of many temples scattered in the country is actually built as [...]]]> Temple seems to be a part that can not be separated for the birth of the Indonesian culture. Every inch of carved stone temple has its own story, until finally creating so many legends about the history or past life of this country.

The existence of many temples scattered in the country is actually built as a place of public worship at that time embraced the Hindu or Buddhist beliefs. However, not only a place of worship for the gods, but also there are several temples built as a palace, monastery, gate, to the bathhouse. No exception, the temple was built to honor the king who had died.

Construction of a temple is not arbitrary, but based on the terms and conditions originating from the book Vastusastra or Silpasastra.

One part of the book is Vastusastra from Manasara South India contains the standards to make the temple and all its components. In fact, including architectural design profane, form cities, villages, fortresses, temples placement in cities or villages complex, and many more.

Some of the requirements to build the temple also became an important part contained in the book. One condition is the sacred building should be erected near water, such as river water (mainly near the confluence of two rivers, lakes, sea), even if there is no river water should be made of artificial pond or put a vase of water near the entrance of the shrine it. In addition to near the water, the best place to establish a temple which is at the top of the hill, on a mountainside, in the forest and the valley.

These provisions also apply to Borobudur Temple. Temple is the pride of Indonesia, located near the confluence of the Elo and the Progo River, in the village of Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java.

Grandeur and beauty of this temple has been heard at the international world. In fact, had become part of the Seven Wonders of the World a few years ago.

The temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha was built by King Samaratungga in the era of Old Mataram Kingdom, the work completed in the year 824 AD. Places of worship are shaped berundak punden consisting of ten levels.

Levels in Borobudur interpreted as stages of human life. Starting from a bound man with a passion or Kamadhatu. Then, Rupadhatu, the man has been free from lust but, still tied to appearance and shape. Then, there are levels of human meaning Arupadhatu been freed from lust, appearance and shape. Until finally, to the highest level, Arupa, none other than Nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Another case with the Prambanan temple. Hindu temple was built by two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung of the 10th century. Located 17 kilometers from the center of Yogyakarta, this beautiful building has three main temples on the first page, the temple of Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva.

Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are two Apit temples, four color and four Temple Temple Angle. Meanwhile, the second page had 224 temples.

Behind the beauty of Prambanan stored legend is well known by the community, namely the story of Roro Jonggrang loved by Bandung Bondowoso. However, because Roro Jonggrang not love him, so he ordered Bandung Bondowoso a thousand temples overnight. Unfortunately, when the temples numbered 999, Roro Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire, until Bandung Bondowoso feel cheated, and cursed Roro Jonggrang to stone, as we see now.

Moved to West Java, there Cangkuang Temple. Temple is located on a small island, which is a lake named ditengahnya Cangkuang, Kampung Pulo, Leles subdistrict, Garut, West Java. Cangkuang Temple is a temple was first discovered in West Java and the only Hindu temple, around the 8th century AD, who was in the Land Pasundan.

Discovered in 1966 by researchers, and Uka Harsoyo Candrasasmita, after discovery of Vorderman report in 1893. Rectangular building, on the left side of the viewer or where there are stairs going up and on the north side is the entrance.

Beside of this there is a statue with a broken-down condition, flat face, the hands until the wrist was lost. Overall, the authenticity of Cangkuang only remaining temple of about thirty-five percent, which is now just a reconstruction engineering.

There are many more temples scattered in the archipelago. This cultural wealth must take care and preserve forever. And, deservedly called the State Indonesia Thousand Temple.
]]> http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/19/visiting-the-country-with-thousand-temple/feed/ 0 http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/03/enjoy-incredible-beautiful-place-of-andalusia-spain/ http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/03/enjoy-incredible-beautiful-place-of-andalusia-spain/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:00:28 +0000 admin http://www.adventures-shop.com/?p=341 Andalusia, southern Spain region, has buildings incredibly beautiful place to visit. The buildings are beautiful blend Arab and Christian architecture thick. Spain has been under Catholic doctrine, then dominated the Arab countries, until taken over again by the Catholics. So, go to Andalusia and discover special places from the church to the former fortress.

Aljama [...]]]> Andalusia, southern Spain region, has buildings incredibly beautiful place to visit. The buildings are beautiful blend Arab and Christian architecture thick. Spain has been under Catholic doctrine, then dominated the Arab countries, until taken over again by the Catholics. So, go to Andalusia and discover special places from the church to the former fortress.

Aljama Cathedral, Cordoba, this is the one of the most breathtaking buildings that could be seen. Unlike the cathedral church in general, this one was built in the mosque. You can imagine how this one unique building. Its history began in 785, when Abd ar-Rahman I, king of Andalusia at the time, proclaimed it Aljama mosque at the site of the church of San Vicente. When the power of the Andalusian region continued to strengthen in those days, the mosque is also increasingly expanded.

At the beginning Hisham I initially added the pool and tower. Then 40 years later, Abd ar-Rahman II expanded the mosque be twice larger. In 951, Abd ar-Rahman III to form a new tower and expand the park to the north. Then his son, al-Hakam II continued expansion again with twelve new column which is regarded as the most significant expansion. The latter is an extension to the east by al-Mansur in the late 10th century.

Consists of 3 elements, the park (sahn), prayer room (Liwan) and the muezzin’s towers, this mosque has a total area of 23.400 m2 with 850 men who built the pillars of granite and marble. Al Quran stored in Mihrab designed with gold mosaics.

What is unique this mosque is the mecca of the holy wall that is not facing Mecca. Wall was built from north to south and is divided between the south and east. Controversy emerged when the Al-Hakam II, plan to correct these errors to a higher Islamic scholars issued a message, “He who follows tradition, does right; he who gives himself to novelties will fail”. Finally, the intention of Al-Hakam II delayed.

Began the 13th century many changes in this mosque due to Christian influence back control of Andalusia. In 1236, King Ferdinand wants Aljama converted into a church. Finally Villaviciosa Chapel was built by Alfonso X in the middle of this Aljama mosque.

Over the years the cathedral was built by prominent architects and artists of Spain. In addition to these chapels, doors, new entrance was also built, among them Puerta de Santa Catalina in the east of the park and then add Alminar tower 93m high.

At first the cathedral mosque where this could lead to controversy. People think this cathedral disrupt the integrity of the actual building, character and meaning. But there is also a thought to the cathedral was built instead of destroying even protect the integrity of the building.

Whatever happens first opinion, now reap the results Cordoba, the cathedral is cited as the cathedral’s most unique and most beautiful in the world due to mix with Islamic architecture of the mosque Aljama. Design details of the mosques Arabs who met with his Gothic cathedral of Cordoba cathedral make this one of those places that no other in the world.

In addition katredal Aljama in Cordoba, you can also visit the Casa de Pilatos in Seville. in this place you can see the miracle of the past, a combination of mystical Greek, Roman legendary without forgetting their own roots from Spain in the Casa de Pilatos this.

Starting in the late 15th century, Don Pedro Enriquez, the mayor of Andalusia, and his wife Doña Catalina de Rivera built this house as a place to live. Their son, Don Enriquez de Rivera, Marquis of Tarifa left Europe to go to Jerusalem. Two years later he returned to Seville. That’s when he made a change in residence.

Amazed by the architecture of the Italian Renaissance, the Marquis took rennaisance and Medieval influences for this palace, but still reflects the typical Andalusian design. Since this reform, this building was then called Pilate House (Casa de Pilatos) because like Pontius Pilate’s house in Jerusalem.

Romantic character of this house the most attractive reflected on the porch (patio) with the main archaeological relic of three antique Roman marble statue and one from Athens, Greece from the year 5 BC with a fountain in the middle of the foyer. The walls in this house is also decorated ceramics of the 16th century typical Andalusian.

Visitors also can see the carvings that adorned the wooden ceiling in this house. From the main patio and visitors can enter the park is touted as the most beautiful in Seville, in line with other parks in the Alcazar.
]]> http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/03/03/enjoy-incredible-beautiful-place-of-andalusia-spain/feed/ 0 http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/02/27/journey-to-graz-austria-curtural-city-of-europe/ http://www.adventures-shop.com/2010/02/27/journey-to-graz-austria-curtural-city-of-europe/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:50:12 +0000 admin http://www.adventures-shop.com/?p=338 A few years ago, the city of Graz was named the Culture Capital of Europe or called as the cultural city of Europe. City with beautiful and classic shades of this is the second largest city in Austria and is a Steyrmark provincial capitals. Geographically, direct border with Austria Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech [...]]]> A few years ago, the city of Graz was named the Culture Capital of Europe or called as the cultural city of Europe. City with beautiful and classic shades of this is the second largest city in Austria and is a Steyrmark provincial capitals. Geographically, direct border with Austria Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary that make this country a cultural mix of western and eastern europe and make them interesting to be visited by foreign tourists.

Graz can be taken from other cities to quickly and easily access via air and ground transportation such as travel time is only three hours from the cities of Vienna, and four hours from the city of Venice (Italy) using train or four-wheeled vehicles. Entering the city of Graz from south west into downtown, to the right and left of the road one can find beautiful scenery with mountains and hills planted with vines, known for its quality up to foreign countries. Stepping on the vineyard with golden yellow leaves and ripe fruit began sipping the fresh mountain air, touch and taste the natural union of the cool and peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and air pollution.

The vineyard is also a place of tourist interest to many tourists in summer. Toward the center of town, one can find the magnificent building and a symbol of Graz city government called the Town Hall which has a large spacious area located directly in front of it. This building was built in the 16th century and later renovated by renowned architect Graz, Wielemans and Reuter in the 19th century population growth in line with the Graz city big enough at that age in line with the role and function of government that the greater the. Town Hall main ornament is then in the 20th century while maintaining the existence of art and culture of Austria. Until now, this building still functioned as the Graz city government offices and also at the same time serve as a registry office where the bridal couple in the city confirmed the marriage bond.

In the midst of a large area in front of Town Hall Hauptplatz called it, seemed a monument of great men who stand firm is a statue of Prince Styrian Archduke Johann who lived during the 17th century. This monument was specifically awarded to him and at the same time serve as a symbol of the beginning of economic development in the city of Graz. Four statues of women that lies at the four corner points of this large monument marks the four rivers which flow through the city of Graz, the Mur, Enns, Drava and Sann who is an authority on the limits of its power era. Over time, this monument is redesigned by an architect famous for Austria, Markus Pernthaler in 2002.

Hauptplatz itself in the past used as a traditional market that sells products such as dairy farmers, meat, fruit, cheese, and oil from pumpkin seeds. Until now, Hauptlatz still used as a night market activities, carnival, arts and entertainment scene is still in demand by residents of this city, especially in the summer. Looks beautiful row of buildings that surround Hauptlatz until now still be used as a shopping and business center, stops for a moment gaze on a small street called long Sporgasse located between the old buildings with high-quality architecture and elegant style walls add to the beauty along the This small road, which is also a connecting road between the river valley Hauptlatz with myrrh. Sporgasse own use of the word comes from the word ’sparen’ which means money saved.

Reasons for use of the name as the name of the street Sporgasse is because in earlier times there are profitable trading activity along this road and still looks the business activities fairly crowded shops, restaurants and cafes. At first glance the building looks old age yet, but the actual age of this building is more than a hundred years. Goldene Pastete is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Graz with architects interesting corner of the building from the heyday era Reinassance and located on the right side of the road Sporgasse.

Recently the building was once the restaurant is typical Austrian cuisine remains preserved by the government Graz while maintaining the authenticity of the red brick walls and ornamental windows color combination of white and green traditional nuance. The music and songs of the street artists at some point this way adds a festive atmosphere and convenient for visitors to spend time eating food and drink in one of restaurant choices liver. Seen a girl who plays the harp with the fingers nimble and very riveting hearts of visitors.

After having a good time along the way Sporgasse, then continued the journey back through the reverse path in front Hauptplaz nut to bridge the river, was an imposing modern building that resembles an alien, space creatures. Eyes flash with a unique design with light spots scattered around him. Building Kunthause called this is the result of a work of art from an architect’s dream Graz Withalm Benedict named Josef who then became reality and realized by a British architecture.

The building is located on the edge of the river Mur is coated with acrylic material 1.066 backgrounds navy. Inside this building there is a museum, where exhibitions, as well as restaurant is often visited by foreign tourists. Sealed beam on and off of the points in this building lighting adds the beauty of the city of Graz atmosphere at night.

For citizens of Melbourne, the temperature is not very cold, but, for those who live in tropic area, [...]]]> When we arrived at Melbourne International Airport, the capital of the State of Victoria, Australia. Cold air directly ambushed when we got out of the airport to the parking lot. The air temperature is about 7-15 degrees Celsius.

For citizens of Melbourne, the temperature is not very cold, but, for those who live in tropic area, it’s enough to make the bones stiff.

The first journey, the main purpose to Phillip Island, where tourism and conservation of the island is 1.5-2 hours far away from Melbourne. Of course incomplete journey without visit to Phillip Island on the Dandenong Ranges National Park and enjoy the forest and the cool air and attractions yellow-crested cockatoo, parrot, parrots, and a variety of other birds typical of the area, such as the Corella and Kookaburra. In it, we feed the birds and enjoy the sensation as a bird perched on the arms, shoulders and even heads.

Not far from the Dandenong Ranges, spectacular views await at Tesselaar Tulip Plantation. Expanse of colorful tulips can be enjoyed between September and October in the Tesselaar Tulip Festival held by Dutch citizen who have living down through the generations in the area.

The climate of this region are similar to Europe, especially the Netherlands, allowing tulips grow. In fact, they make a tulip plantations large enough.

In the festival, visitors can see and walk among the flower of tulips. A number of competitions and parades, windmills, and people passing by in a typical Dutch dress can also be enjoyed there.

Next trip, we must continue the journey to Phillip Island. Despite the need to hurry. We can having lunch at the Cuckoo Restaurant, European-style restaurant with a buffet serving a variety of foods. Although the European style, the interior of the restaurant decorated with small flags from countries around the world.

Tourism and conservation

When we arrived at Phillip Island, we are go straight to the boat that will take us enjoy the scenery around the island, while leading to an island mostly composed of rock where about 12,000 seals.

This place is the location with the largest seal colonies in Victoria. Climate around this island is cool, including sea water conditions, allowing them to live and breed.

Day of the evening, but the temperature of 7 degrees Celsius so piercing, dizziness accompanied by post-wandered blindly in the ocean waves. One of the most awaited parade to begin, namely the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, when hundreds of penguins who pair up the coast, looking for a place in between the shrubs and plants along the coast partner, waiting for the morning and then returned to the sea.

The visitors sit in at the edge of the beach open. Management has prepared a blanket that can be rented to wrap the body while sitting waiting for the action penguin.

The silence broke when hundreds of penguins started to arrive and let the voice to call her partner. Like ducks, they walked single file into their respective places.

According to Tourism Victoria data, The Phillip Island Penguin Parade into three major categories in Australia for nature tourism. This place is visited by more than 500,000 visitors every year.

Among the many places the visit in Victoria, Phillip Island is virtually one of the icons. In this place, the natural life of the fauna can be seen directly and more closely. In addition to seals and penguins, there are koala conservation center. This place is built like the original koala habitat to protect this rare animal populations. To facilitate visitors to see koalas, a kind of bridge made of wood through the trees.