Morocco, a kingdom in North Africa, is one of the six countries included in the Maghrebi region. Country with a population of about 35 million people is known for exotic culture and the Sahara desert (You can find articles about the Sahara desert here), although to date the ownership of desert areas are still contested.
Former French colony and Spain has beautiful landscaping because it is surrounded by the Atlas mountains and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea. Big cities such as Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Rabat and filled with European-style architecture, especially Spain. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in the country of the world's largest producer of phosphorus are:

Maison de la Photographie

Maison de la Photographie is a museum of ancient photography only in Morocco. Located in the heart of Marrakech, one of the most crowded cities in Morocco, this gallery store more than 4,500 historic photographs from 1870 to 1950 which tells about Moroccan culture and landscape.

The building is a three storey house including simple. The entrance was not pretentious, but very pretty typical Moroccan interior. First floor showing off a number of portraits and photographs of the lives of the Moroccan Jewish, Arab, Berber, and sub-Saharan Africa as well as photographs when new photography is known in Morocco. Second and third floors displaying photos of Nicolas Muller and Djemaa el Fna from the 1920s and 1940s. The third floor is also used for a documentary film titled Chez les unpacked du Haut-Atlas by Daniel Chicault produced in 1957. Film was just screened at the Maison de la Photographie. On the top floor there is a terrace where visitors can enjoy food and drink while enjoying views of the city and the Atlas mountains.

Maison de la Photographie opened by Patrick Manac'h and Hamid Mergani after renovating the building which used to be an inn. A quiet and beautiful place worth a visit by tourists, even if they are not interested in photography. The building is predominantly white, decorated uniquely patterned floors and stained glass windows and vines.

Ben Youssef Madrasa

Ben Youssef Madrasa was an Islamic seminaries (madrassas), the largest in Morocco. Its name is taken from the name of the sultan Ali ibn Yusuf who was instrumental in the expansion and development of the city Marrakech.

The high school was founded in the 14th century by sultan Abu al-Hassan and the building was made in 1557 to 1574 in the style of Moorish Spain. Sculptures, marble and geometric motifs become the main attraction of this school building. In the middle there is a rectangular pool with mosaic floor green and blue. There is also a dormitory contains 130 rooms that can accommodate up to 900 students.

A mosque with the same name is located adjacent to the Ben Youssef Madrasa. Built in the 12th century, this mosque has a 40-meter high minaret which is very typical of Morocco. Very unexpectedly we may find a stunningly magnificent school like this in the middle of the bustle of the streets of Marrakech. Ben Youssef Madrasa was closed in 1960 to be repaired, and reopened to the public in 1982 as one of the historic buildings.

Hassan II Mosque

Mosque located in Casablanca is the largest mosque in Morocco and the 7th largest in the world. Standing on an area of 9 hectares, and has a 210-meter tall minaret which is the highest minaret in the world.

Designed by a French architect named Mihcel Pinseau, this mosque can accommodate 105,000 congregations and partly above the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, according to desire a king Hassan II, who believed that the Lord's throne is in the water. Despite the very strong Moorish style in architecture, this mosque is equipped with a number of modern devices such as heated floors, electric doors, and a sliding roof. This mosque is also earthquake resistant.

Hassan II mosque construction began in July 1986 and was inaugurated in August 1993. During the most important in the development process, there were 1,400 workers work during the day and 1,100 workers at night. A total of 10,000 artists and craftsmen also contributing to the success of the construction of this mosque. Granite, marble, wood, and other materials used are mostly from within the country. While some granite columns and hung lights from Italy. Around 6,000 traditional Moroccan artisans involved in the execution of mosaics that adorn the floors and columns, carvings and paintings are also working on the wooden ceiling.

At night, spotlights a laser from the top of the Hassan II mosque minarets lit and shining in the direction of Mecca. It was an amazing sight every eye of the beholder. This mosque is one of two mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim women who are interested in enjoying the beauty of its interior, by buying a ticket and be accompanied by a guide.

Bulgaria, a republic in southeastern Europe, is a country full of history and culture. The 16th largest country in the European empires had experienced during the two periods as well as the Ottoman Sultanate period.

Bordered by Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey, Bulgaria is famous for its mountains that surround it. One is the famous Rila mountains where there are peak Musala is the highest peak in the Balkans. Here are three popular tourist destinations in the country and pretty:

Arbanasi

Arbanasi, which in Albanian means working the soil, is a village full of historical value in Bulgaria. It is in the city of Veliko Tamovo, the ancient former capital of Bulgaria, and Goma Oryahovitsa, about 400 meters above sea level.

Like most historic sites, Arbanasi filled with many monuments and a number of church buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Architectural buildings there are very distinctive, which is walled with stone floors, sills, and the ceiling is made of wood. Looks solid and rigid on the outside but very comfortable inside. While the interior of churches decorated with wood carvings and murals. This is the main attraction Arbanasi.

Several historic buildings become landmarks Arbanasi are:

•  Church of the Nativity of Christ (about age 15-17)
•  Church of Saint Michael and Gabriel the Guardian Angels (age 16-18)
•  St. Athanasius Church (17th century)
•  Church of Saint George (17th century)
•  Church of Saint Demetrius (age 17-18)
•  Monastery of Saint Nicholas (age 17-18)
•  Used Arbanasi palace, formerly used as a holiday home Bulgarian president Todor

As the village is heavily influenced by Greek culture for centuries, Arbanasi population using Greek as their official language.

Rila Monastery

About 117 miles south of the Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, precisely in the river valley in the mountains Rila Rilska, stood the convent of Saint Ivan of Rila. The monastery was built in the 10th century monastery of the Eastern Orthodox is the most popular and biggest in Bulgaria.

Ivan of Rila is a monk who initiated the establishment of the monastery during the reign of Tsar Peter. He himself was living in a cave and have a number of pupils who then together build Rila monastery. The authorities in Bulgaria and then provide support in the form of donations, especially the rulers during the reign of the second Bulgarian Empire until the Ottoman reign. Rila monastery became the spiritual and cultural center of Bulgaria and reached its peak in the 12th century to 14.

Several times suffered damage from an attack that occurred during the 14th century Ottoman rule, as well as fires that occurred in the 18th century, the Rila monastery was forced to undergo a series of renovations. Currently, in addition to the main church, in the Rila monastery complex there is also a dormitory, library, chapel and museum. Rila Monastery in 1983 officially listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and in 2002 received a visit from Pope John Paul II.

The National History Museum

National History Museum in Sofia is located is one of the largest and most comprehensive museum of history in the Balkan peninsula. Built in 1973 and opened in 1984, the museum holds at least 700,000 cultural monuments that depict the history of Bulgaria since 8000 years ago. However, only 10% of the collection is on display to the public.
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The National History Museum is divided into several showrooms, namely:

• Space Pre-History, which showcased ornaments, statues, tools of stone and bone, as well as pottery from the seventh millennium to millennium BC 2.
• Ancient Thracian space, which exhibits relics of the Thracian treasure like the treasure Panagursko, Rogozensko, Letnishko.
• Space Middle Ages - the First and Second Bulgarian Empire, which showcased jewelry, pottery, coins, relics, and other objects of the century Bulgarian imperial relics 7-11 and age 12-14.
• Bulgarian Land Space, which featured the story of the earth during the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria Dominion.
• Empire Space Bulgari Third, the display objects belonging to the imperial family in the 18th century to the present.

While the collection of stone pillars and monuments of ancient Greece, the Roman and Byzantine museums can be enjoyed in the garden. For visitors who want to buy a souvenir or literature, the museum also provide it.

Tibet, a plateau in China, which borders with Myanmar, India, Bhutan, and Nepal, has exceptional charm. Its territory covers the Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province in the PRC and the province of Ladakh in Kashmir with its unique topography. The layout of the terrain average is above 4,500 meters above sea level making Tibet is nicknamed "the roof of the world". A number of mountains, including the Himalaya mountains, lakes, meadows, castles, and monasteries adorn Buddhist Tibet. Here are three must-visit tourist destinations in the country of origin of the Dalai Lama:

Potala Palace

Dalai Lama's winter palace is located on the Red Hill in Lhasa valley center. Standing at a height of 3,700 meters above sea level, the palace complex which consists of white and red building is a symbol Buddhaisme Tibet, as well as the administrative center of traditional Tibetan.

Is the 5th Dalai Lama to Potala Palace which began construction in 1645. His job takes 3 years, while the interior is done up complete for 45 years. Part of a mixed copper-based foundation to keep the building remained robust in the event of an earthquake. White building called the White Palace was completed in 1694, while the red building called the Red Palace was built in 1690 and completed in 1694.

White Palace once served as an office, a seminary and printing. While the former Red Palace serves as a place of worship and a place of religious study. There are golden stupa consecrated, tombs of eight Dalai Lama, meeting rooms, a number of temples, and libraries. Both castles are separated by a yellow-painted courtyard, called Deyangshar. Overall, this 13-storey building has over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and about 200,000 statues.

Currently the palace is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1994 serves as a museum. For the sake of the preservation of this place, the number of visitors is limited to 2,300 people per day. But specifically in the month of July to September increased its quota to 6,000 visitors per day.

Nam Lake (Namtso)

In Mongolian, Heavenly Lake Namtso means. This mountain lake is located about 112 km from Lhasa, capital of Tibet, at an altitude of 4,718 meters above sea level with a surface area of approximately 1,920 km2.

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Lake arising from the Himalayan tectonic shift is the largest salt lake in the Tibet autonomous region and the highest in the world. There are five uninhabited islands centuries ago often visited by pilgrims by walking across a frozen lake in winter. Activity was then banned by the Chinese government. In the summer, the island is located the farthest from the edge of the lake are often inhabited by birds Phalacrocorax types of Ruddy Shelduck, typical birds of Mongolia.

Known as one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the region Nyainqentanglha mountains, lakes Nam was once the location of shooting several films. Until now, foreign tourists visiting Lhasa many are taking the time to visit this lake to enjoy the spectacular sights and atmosphere that reassurance. Piles of stones, colorful strands of prayer flags, wild Yak and cattle fro, and the birds flying around the lake is the main attraction.

In addition to traditional jewelry and handmade cheeses, Thangka - a typical Tibetan painting made from embroidered silk fabric, a favorite tourist souvenir. The most appropriate time to visit the lake Nam is June to September.

Barkhor Street

Barkhor street is the oldest street in Lhasa, which is also known as the Window of Tibet. This path is formed in the 7th century, when the first Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo to build the Jokhang temple in Lhasa which later attracted thousands of Buddhist pilgrims there. Pilgrimage activity that resulted in a path that is now the Barkhor street.

As an ancient street, Barkhor street not only attract the pilgrims, but also the traveler who wants to know the culture and history of Tibet even further. The stalls and booths lining the street offers a variety of unique items such as Buddha statues, Thangka, silk fabrics, prayer flags, incense, pillowcases, leather bags, oil lamps, traditional jewelry, shoes, dried meat, and much more. For those who are interested in history, can visit a small building that used to be a prosecutor's office Lhasa. Also there is a small temple and a three-story yellow building unique is the only building that was not white there.

An amazing sight is when there are pilgrims who do homage to the Buddha by way of creeping along the Barkhor street made of stone. Tibetan traditional houses with strands of prayer flags fluttering in the wind, locals still wear traditional clothes, as well as older people passing on the street, singing prayer songs provide a fantastic experience for any tourist who visit there.

Slovakia is a country located at fraction Czechoslovakia Central Europe. Countries bordering the Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary has beautiful scenery thanks to some mountains that surround it, also thanks to the lure of its history and architecture. Capital is Bratislava, Slovakia famous for crystal souvenir, stuffed with traditional costumes, ceramics, and wood crafts. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in Slovakia:

High Tatras

In a country that is surrounded by mountains, the High Tatras mountains are the most popular because it has the highest peak in Slovakia. Being right on the border of Slovakia and Poland, the High Tatras has an area of 750 km2. Her beauty is complemented by a number of lakes, valleys, waterfalls, and caves in the surrounding areas. Very attractive for nature lovers, is not it?

There are at least 26 peaks in the High Tatras which reaches more than 2,500 meters above sea level. Almost a full year covered in snow, the mountains are a favorite of fans of skiing and mountain climbing, as well as the tourists who just want to relax in the countryside. Yes, around the High Tatras there are some villages that provide for the cottage stays, sports facilities, and a spa for tourists.

Every year there are two festivals held in the High Tatras, the Goral Zamagura Folk Festival and Folk Festival featuring dancers, singers, and musicians in traditional costumes and local culinary specialties of Goral.

Levoca

Approximately 370 km northeast of Bratislava, there is a small town called Levoca. Levoca located in Spis region inhabited since the stone age. Spis region itself never became part of the Hungarian kingdom in the 11th century, as well as Mongolia and secured colonized by the Germans, who made Spis full of history.

In the 15th century, Levoca been a center of trade, because it is located at the crossroads of trade routes between Poland and Hungary. Wine, iron, copper, leather, fur, and lots of corn exported from Levoca. Then a British humanist came to teach at a school there, traders Wittenberg open book printing origin that lasted for 150 years there, and a famous wood carver, Master Paul, settled there.

Levoca is still surrounded by ancient walls. The main entrance is marked by a gate built in Kosice 15th century. In the open field, there are three main monuments, the Old Town Hall, which is now a museum, Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic church St. James, known for its Gothic-style wooden altar, the sculpture of Master Paul around the year 1520. Altar is a wooden altar in the world, with more than 18 meters high. A number of other historic buildings can be enjoyed in the old city which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.

Spis Castle

At an altitude of 200 meters above the sleepy hill village of Zehra, Spis castle ruins stand. With an area of approximately 4 hectares, this castle is the most amazing castle in Slovakia was once the largest fortified castle in Central Europe.

Spis Castle originated from a tower built in 1113 that was later expanded to protect wealth Spis region. In the reign of the kingdom of Hungary, which Zapolya family, family Thurzo, and Csaky family, the castle became a center of politics, economy, culture, and administration. In the early 18th century, the family left Csaky Spis castle and in 1780 the castle was on fire. Since then Spis castle became dormant. Only in the mid 20th century the castle was reconstructed in part. In 1945 the castle belonged Slovakia Spis official and now serves as a museum where visitors can see a collection of weapons, equipment for the torture of prisoners, as well as a replica of the castle before it was hit by fire.

Spis Castle is only open to the public in May to October each year. In addition to viewing the collection the museum, tourists can also enjoy the view of the High Tatras from the castle. Castle which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1993 has also been used as a location for shooting several feature films, including Dragonheart movie starring Sean Connery and The Last Legion starring Ben Kingsley.

Japan, which in Japanese is called Nippon, which means "land of rising sun", is one of the developed countries in Asia. This island nation of neighboring China, Korea, Taiwan, and Russia. More than 90% of its land is located in the four biggest islands, namely Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. A number of mountain adorn several islands in Japan, of which Mount Fuji is a very illustrious.

Like the other island nation, Japan has incredible natural scenery stunning. Cultural richness that is very thick add a country led by the emperor. Here are three favorite tourist destinations in the country, dubbed the cherry country:

Kiyomizu Temple

Kiyomizu, which means "pure water", is one of the most visited temples in Japan. Temple is located in the hills east of the city of Kyoto was founded in the year 780. Name is derived from the name of the waterfall is located in the area.

The main attraction of the Kiyomizu temple is a wooden veranda in the main hall. Home stands 13 meters above the surface of the hill, from which the visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery around the temple, as well as the city of Kyoto in the distance. The most appropriate time to enjoy the natural scenery there is in spring and autumn, when the leaves change color and the beauty of the cherry trees and maple is at its peak. The main hall of the temple itself Kiyomuza also be the biggest attraction. It was amazing from the hall and had a wooden veranda is both created without using a single nail. In the main hall there is a statue of Kannon, the god with eleven faces and one thousand arms, which is believed to grant every prayer.

Moreover, in the temple complex which was recorded as a UNESCO world heritage site visitors can also see the waterfall Ottowa, which has three streams, each of which is believed to have efficacy to prolong life, success in education, as well as finding a mate. Then there is a three-story pagoda Koyasu, and a number of other halls with the uniqueness of each.

Mount Fuji

With an altitude of 3776 meters, Fuji became Japan's highest mountain. Active volcano erupted again this last time in 1708. If the weather is sunny, the mountain can be seen clearly from the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama. Beauty of Mount Fuji not only captivate the public in general, but also captured the heart of the artists who often make this mountain painting as an object or inspiration in writing poetry.

To enjoy the view of Mount Fuji from the close, while realizing the atmosphere, travelers must go to Hakone first. Hakone is an area that became part of the national park Fuji-Hakone-Izu, located approximately 100 kilometers from the city of Tokyo. There Hakone hot springs became a great attraction for the tourists who want to eliminate fatigue. In addition, there Fujigoko or five lakes of Fuji.

For those who like a challenging activity, climbing Mount Fuji is an alternative that can be done. Official climbing season is in July and August. Keep in mind that even though the temperature in the mountains is quite warm during the summer, the temperature at the top of the mountain can be reached 7 degrees during the day and lower at night. At the end of the year, the temperature at the top of this mountain can reach minus 30 degrees. Fantastic, is not it?

Lake Ashi

Still in the Hakone area, precisely along the southwest wall of the caldera Hakone mountain, there is a crater lake. Lake Ashi or Ashinoko, his name. The lake is formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone that occurred thousands of years ago. There are a number of hot springs as well as amazing views of the surrounding nature. In addition to Hakone mountain, Mount Fuji is also visible from the lake. Unfortunately, often the clouds and fog enveloped the mountain so that only the top part that can be enjoyed from the Lake Ashi.

To attract tourists, on the lake Ashi also provided a replica pirate ship that can carry tourists to cross the lake where the water is clear and never freezes despite temperatures reaching tens of degrees below zero it. For those who want to stay, available lodging around the lake. There is also a tram for those who want to see the view from the air.

Lake Ashi is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the country is a very well preserved cherry.

Russia is the largest country in the world with a territory that stretched more than 1/8 lands on earth. Located in northern Eurasia, the federation borders with Finland, Estonia, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Georgia, Azerbaijan, North Korea,  Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and China. Countries during the empire famous for Emperor Peter the Great and Catherine the Great Emperor has energy and mineral resources in the world. Before Moscow, the Russian capital is St. Petersburg. Here are three favorite tourist destinations in the country which is often referred to as the Red Bear Country:

Peterhof

If France has the palace of Versailles, the palace of Peterhof Russia has (Pedrodvorets, in the local language). Peterhof is actually a complex where there are a number of palaces and beautiful gardens. It is in St. Petersburg, the most modern city in the former Soviet Union.

Peterhof palace used to serve as a winter palace for the imperial family of Russia which was built in around 1710 by Peter the Great, at the edge of the Baltic Sea. A garden (lower garden) on the side of this complex on the cliffs as high as sixteen feet above the ground which is only about 100 meters from the shoreline. The park is divided in two by a large canal that created the baroque era. In the middle of the park stands the main palace (the grand palace). A small park (upper garden) lay behind the main palace, while a main fountain garden (grand cascade) adorn the front of the main palace. Grand Palace and the Grand Cascade are the main attractions of the Peterhof.

Besides the beauty of the building and the park as a whole, it was another amazing fountains of Peterhof is that numbered more than 100 pieces are not using the water pump at all. The water from the springs is collected in reservoirs in the upper garden, and the difference in height spur-pressure fountain garden fountain in the lower and in the grand cascade.

The best time to visit the palace of Peterhof is during the summer, where all the fountains operated. Visitors can enjoy the beauty around the complex, while enjoying the view of the Baltic sea from a height. Peterhof palace has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Hermitage Museum

Starting from the emperor's penchant Catherine the Great collected hundreds of paintings from Germany, the museum was established around 1764 in the town of St. Hermitage. Petersburg. So many of the museum's collection, the goods stored in 10 buildings, the buildings in which 6 of them are Russian cultural monuments of the 18th century and 19 and only 4 buildings are open to the public, namely the Winter Palace (Peterhof), Hermitage Small, Old Hermitage and New Hermitage.

There are nearly 3 million items in the collection of the Hermitage museum, most of which are paintings. Other collections in the form of sculptures, antique objects such as relief from the Mesopotamian era, artifacts, ancient jewelry, ancient coins, decorative art objects such as tapestries, mosaics, vases, and more. The museum collections are divided into the following categories:

• Western European Art (The Western European Art)
• Objects Antique Egypt (Egyptian Antiquities)
• Classic antique objects (Classical Antiquities)
• Prehistoric art (Pre historic Art)
• Decorative art and jewelry (Jewelry and Decorative Art)
• Renaissance Italy (Italian Renaissance)
• Best Art Italian and Spanish (Italian and Spanish Fine Art)
• Hall of Knight (Knight's Hall)
• Ages of Glory German and Baroque Flemish (Dutch Golden Age and Flemish Baroque)
• Best Art German, British, Swiss, and French (German, British, Swiss and French Fine Art)
• Art Russia (Russian Art)
• Neoclassical Art, Impressionist, and post-Impressionist (Neoclassical, Impressionist, post-Impressionist and Art)
• Art Modern (Modern Art)

The Hermitage is one of the largest museum of art and culture and the oldest in the world. Of the about 3 million pieces of collection, only a small proportion exhibited to the public.

The Arbat

Moscow, capital of Russia, has a historic street that became an attraction for international tourists. It is a street Arbat street, which is a special road for pedestrians, about 1 kilometer in length.

At the beginning of its existence, precisely in the 15th century, the Arbat street into the trade and occupied by many craftsmen. In addition there are many craft stores, too many churches built along this road. Entering the 18th century, as the development of life in Moscow, Arbat street is known as the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the Napoleonic occupation, the street was burned and nearly burned all the wooden buildings there. Although later rebuilt, there are still some remaining Empire style building there.

Entering the 19th century, the buildings began to turn into Arbat Art Nouveau style in the form of luxury apartments. This historic road continues to develop into a favorite settlement for artists, scholars, and even high government officials. In the same century, built parallel roads called New Arbat. Unlike the Old Arbat, New Arbat filled the building and do not have a pedestrian zone.

Today, the Old Arbat street is a 20-minute walk from the Kremlin, became one of the most crowded roads visited by tourists. A number of restaurants and bars to the streets, with a high price because this region is a prestigious area in Moscow. But for those who do not have enough money, there is also some small restaurants such as McDonald's, Mu-Mu, Sbarro, and others there.

South Korea is a republic in East Asia is an archipelago. At least as many as 3,000 of the island is owned by the state which is still at loggerheads with North Korea, after the split of the country in 1948. Yet most of these islands are uninhabited small islands.

South Korea has an area of less than 100,000 km2 that partly hilly. The mountains and the rivers and bays adorn this country with 4 seasons. Culture and tradition is very strong to attract the attention of the world. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in the country's largest producer of ginseng in the world:

Temple Shinheungsa

Seoraksan National Park, Gangwon province, there is a temple which is the main temple of the Order Jogje, Korean Buddhism. Temple Sinheungsa or Shinheungsa name. From Seoul to Seoraksan National Park takes about 2.5 hours when driving a car.

The temple was built on the hillside is a legendary temple over 1,000 years old. Had experienced some fire but was rebuilt. A Buddha statue measuring 14.6 meters made of copper weighing 108 tons is the main attraction in this temple. The statue is called Tongil Daebul depicts the Buddha sitting cross-legged with eyes half closed and her lips thin smile, while he was meditating. It is said that the making of the statue cost about 4.1 million U.S. dollars, with donations collected from donors for more than one decade.

Inspired Sinheungsa means Temple of the Divine. There are several buildings in it, among others, the Main Hall and the Judgment Hall and several shrines and a bridge over the river has dried up. There is a statue of a turtle that emits water from its mouth, where the water is sweet and is believed to eliminate fatigue and provide refreshment for anyone who drank it. Many tourists who visit this temple because he wanted to see the legendary temples and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding scenery.

Gyeongbok Palace

Royal palace in the heart of Seoul was first constructed in 1395. Had burned and abandoned for nearly three centuries, and was rebuilt in 1867. Gyeongbok Palace is the largest palace of the "Magnificent Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbok means "Truly Blessed by Heaven".

Gyeongbok Palace is a complex of 330 buildings were completed thanks to the leadership of Prince Heungseon Daewongun. In the complex there is a Foreign Field, In the Field, the offices of king and government officials, as well as the residence of the royal family. Beautiful garden that lay around the palace complex is equipped with a mountain backdrop Bugaksan add to the charm of this palace.

Unfortunately, during the Japanese rule, the palace is a symbol of Korea's national peace burned. As of 1915, more than 90% of the palace complex was destroyed. In 1926, a Japanese government building built right in front of the Imperial Throne Hall, Geunjeongjeon, in order to diminish the heritage symbol of the Joseon Dynasty.

Once liberated from Japanese rule, the Korean government in 1989 began restoration of Gyeongbok palace and at the end of 2009 approximately 40% has successfully "turned on" again. Restoration plan for the next 20 years was announced by the South Korean government in order to restore the status of Gyeongbok palace as usual.

Namsangol Hanok Village

Village with traditional houses in any country is always interesting for tourists, both local and foreign tourists. Similarly, South Korea has the popular traditional village named Namsangol Hanok village. The village is located in downtown Seoul in Pil-dong area.

Namsangol Hanok Village was deliberately preserved with the aim to introduce the Korean tradition in the heyday of the Joseon Dynasty to the general public, ranging from folk tradition to jelatanya kingdom. A garden with an artificial stream that complements village filled with traditional houses, some of which are former high officials of the state in the land area of nearly 8,000 m2. The beauty of this village makes it dubbed "fairy land" and making it one of the five most beautiful places in Seoul.

Location Namsangol Hanok village very close to Myeongdong, the most crowded area in the city of Seoul. But once he was there, no one would realize that she was in the middle of the city. The atmosphere is peaceful and beautiful as any visitor to anesthetize the village. In addition to homes and enjoy a traditional garden there, visitors can also enjoy a variety of artistic performances or just lounging on the edge of the Koi fish pond.

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