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Friday, January 20, 2017

Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings (Novgorod - Russia)

Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century.

Surrounded by churches and monasteries, it was a centre for Orthodox spirituality as well as Russian architecture.

Its medieval monuments and the 14th-century frescoes of Theophanes the Greek (Andrei Rublev's teacher) illustrate the development of its remarkable architecture and cultural creativity.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Novgorod in Russia.

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Chameleons

Chameleons are a family of lizards belonging to the iguania.

Chameleons have some characteristics that are unique in the animal world.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the chameleon.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon (Portugal)

Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best.

The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belem in Portugal.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Old City of Zamość (Zamość - Poland)

Zamosc was founded in the 16th century by the chancellor Jan Zamoysky on the trade route linking western and northern Europe with the Black Sea.

Modelled on Italian theories of the 'ideal city' and built by the architect Bernando Morando, a native of Padua, Zamosc is a perfect example of a late-16th-century Renaissance town.

It has retained its original layout and fortifications and a large number of buildings that combine Italian and central European architectural traditions.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Zamosc in Poland.

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Huascarán National Park (Peru)

Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, Mount Huascarán rises to 6,768 m above sea-level.

The deep ravines watered by numerous torrents, the glacial lakes and the variety of the vegetation make it a site of spectacular beauty.

It is the home of such species as the spectacled bear and the Andean condor.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of Huascarán in Peru.

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord (Norway)

Situated in south-western Norway, north-east of Bergen, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, set 120 km from one another, are part of the west Norwegian fjord landscape, which stretches from Stavanger in the south to Andalsnes, 500 km to the north-east.

The two fjords, among the world’s longest and deepest, are considered as archetypical fjord landscapes and among the most scenically outstanding anywhere.

Their exceptional natural beauty is derived from their narrow and steep-sided crystalline rock walls that rise up to 1,400 m from the Norwegian Sea and extend 500 m below sea level.

The sheer walls of the fjords have numerous waterfalls while free-flowing rivers cross their deciduous and coniferous forests to glacial lakes, glaciers and rugged mountains.

The landscape features a range of supporting natural phenomena, both terrestrial and marine, such as submarine moraines and marine mammals.

The five most beautiful wallpapers and pictures of the West Norwegian Fjords in Norway.