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]]>During it’s long history, this unique town belonged to many countries, such as Turkey, France, Austria and even Russia. All these countries made their influence on the culture and development of the city. That is why Herceg Novi has so many different styles and spirits. It is bearing the marks of all these cultures. Additionally, every one of it’s rulers wanted to protect the city, so they were so persistent in building citadels and fortresses all around the bay.
So, it is no wonder that Herceg Novi is also called “The Fortress Town”. And has a great tourist attraction today.
The Old Town creates New Spirit
In the Old part of the town, there are many attractions, monuments and cultural heritage. Some of these deserve great attention. For example, one of the most important symbols of the city is “The Clock Tower”. In the time of Turks, this Tower was the main gate of the city. The decoration on the tower is made by clocks, so the citizens could know the time for muslim prayers. Inside the Tower, there is a beautiful artwork of the famous artist from Sarajevo. The name of the piece is “Black Madonna”.
Equally important are two more towers in the city – “West Tower” and “The Tower of St. Jeronimo”.
At the entrance to Old Town, there are coffee shops, restaurants and stores, so this really is the right place to catch a break. You can also enjoy on the square, where you can meet the fountain from 19th century.
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In an rich collection of findings, a special place occupies the discovery of fresco-painted antique tombs. Scientist discovered more than 13,500 graves in this site. Also, all the fresco-painted Viminacium tombs belong to the late-Antique period. In fact, the exceptions are two tombs from the second half of the 3rd century. They are located at the late globe level of the necropolis, alone or in space inside and outside the memorial buildings.
Meet Vika
Vika, the skeleton of the oldest mammoth found in Europe discovered in June 2009, near the archaeological site Viminacium. She is one of the tropical southern mammoths. She moved from North Africa to Europe about milion years ago. The discovery of mammoth was the most valuable finding in Serbia. And the sightseeing of the site represents a truly unforgettable experience for every visitor.
Archaeologists found mammoth in a layer of yellow sand, and at a depth of 27 meters. Furthermore, palaeontologists estimated that the animal lived between 400,000 and a million years ago. Most likely it belonged to the species Mammuthus meridionalis, one of the most ancient mammals of Europe. In addition, after three years, seven skeletons of mammoths were discovered at Viminacium.
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]]>Instead of the name, she put out a tin plate with a wreath of green coloured leaves. That’s how the restaurant got its name “Green Wreath”, and then the entire neighborhood. The tavern survived both world wars, and it was destroyed in the sixties in order to build a bus stop in its place.
Farmer’s Market
The Green Wreath aka Zeleni Venac – where the first Assembly of Serbian farmers was held, right after World War I – was the most modern market of all. Perfectly organized, with the widest offer, so that the citizens of Belgrade called it “The Queen of the Market”. Its building, which adorns the dome on top, is now under the protection of the state as a cultural monument, and is considered the oldest active market in the Balkans.
At the beginning of 2007, the City of Belgrade completely renovated the Market. Apart from the building for dairy products, public garages and shops, the area for selling fruits and vegetables is covered with a transparent canopy and air-conditioned. Today “Zeleni Venac” is one of the most modern green markets in the Balkans. Due to a unique architectural solution, the entire complex of the Market was declared a cultural monument of special importance.
Here you can find fresh fruit and vegetables from all over Serbia. Farmers come every morning and offer their customers delicious products from their own gardens. Also, it is ideal place for Vegeterians and Vegans. Thanks to its location, but also very affordable prices, which many experienced buyers say are the lowest in the city, it is extremely busy and almost always full of retailers and customers.
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]]>In the Roman era, (1st century AD), there was a fortress named “Cusum“, between Petrovaradin and today’s Sremska Kamenica. During the time of Byzantium in the same place there was the fortress “Petricon”. In the 8th century, today’s Petrovaradin was in the French state, and since the 9th century, it was a part of the medieval Hungarian state. The Turks occupy the fort in 1526.
This fortress was a significant military fortress of Austrian rulers. During Napoleon’s conquests, Austrian rulers was using the fortress to hide important things and values. Today it is the centre of art and the environment in which the Exit festival takes place and the building whose mysterious underworld does not cease to intrigue the world’s researchers.
The most striking part of the Petrovaradin fortress is the Clock Tower at the Ludwig bastion, where hands looks very unusually. A small hand shows minutes, and the big one shows hours. This unusual clock was important for all the shipowners, because they could see the time from a distance.
The Labyrinth
Special charm of the Petrovaradin fortress is its mysterious four-storey underground, built in the 70’s of the 18th century. It was intended for the accommodation of soldiers and weapons. and had 12,000 loopholes, and installations of minefields for protection from the enemy were also envisaged. Today, many researchers are studying this labyrinth in a desire to illuminate the legends and secrets of the Petrovaradin Underworld.
The Planetarium
From the Petrovaradin Fortress you can watch the stars, in the Planetarium you can hear lectures from astronomy. See the settings of the Museum of the City of Novi Sad. “Petrovaradin Fortress in the Past” and “Novi Sad from the 18th to the 20th Century” are in the Topovnjača building. Visit the studios that are located in the basement rooms of the Long Barracks. Talk with the artists of this unique and largest art colony of this kind in Europe.
In addition to all these curiosities on the Fortress, take a little time for a light walk. Catch a break in the cafes and restaurants with a view over the Danube, seagulls and ships.
Try to feel the spirit of ancient times. The sound of the glamour of famous warriors such as Eugene Savoy, was walking on the Petrovaradin cobblestones.
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]]>The only preserved object of the original airport complex is the hangar, that is, the workshop for maintenance and repair of aircraft.
Airport “Nikola Tesla” as we can see it today, was built in 1962. and first flight took off from it the same year.
Although we are a small country, we can proudly say that: the “Nikola Tesla” Airport terminal boards remembers the fierce walk of Fidel Castro, David Rockefeller’s decisive steps, and the ticking heels of Elizabeth Taylor.
Aeronautical Museum Belgrade
The museum was ceremonially opened in 1989. The idea of establishing Aeronautical museum was born practically with the birth of aviation in this region. Six months after the first flight took off thanks to Ivan Saric, who constructed the first plane in our area on 1911, the pilot Edvard Rusjan flew over the Kalemegdan fortress.
The Museum owns over 200 aircraft previously operated by the Yugoslav Air Force (both royal and communist), Serbian Air Force, and others, as well as aircraft previously flown by several civil airliners and private flying clubs. It also owns the only known surviving example of the Fiat G.50. The most valuable collections are housed in geodesic glass building, with additional aircraft displayed on the surrounding grounds.
In addition to the exhibit, the Museum also has an extremely rich and valuable archive, a library with several thousand foreign and domestic titles, magazines and technical instructions, a photo library with over 100,000 photos, negatives and film material. In museum depots there are stored thousands of valuable historical objects related to our famous aviation personalities, collections of medals, uniforms, flyers, gifts of foreign delegations to the war flight commanders. Within the museum building there is a cinema-conference hall, a polyvalent exhibition room, a restaurant and a dedicated souvenir shop.
The visit of Museum provides visitors with a unique opportunity to see in one place not only the development of our aviation that took place for more than 100 years, but also to ensure that in that period we often were in very front of world’s airplane industry.
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]]>The energy and spirit that dances through India comes from the first explosion of patchouli incensed balmy air to the second or third bizarre glimpse of a cow ambling along the road on your wild rickshaw journey into Delhi. There’s that breathtaking first sighting of the pink city of Jaipur and a spectacular sunrise view of the Taj Mahal.
I have lived a long life, and I am proud that I spend the whole of my life in the service of my people. I am only proud of this and nothing else. I shall continue to serve until my last breath, and when I die, I can say, that every drop of my blood will invigorate India and strengthen it.
Indira Gandhi
India holidays are all encompassing – one moment mouth-watering street food in Mumbai, the next a gastronomic feast in Udaipur; one day a cacophony of vibrant market shopping, Hindu temples and sacred statues, another a sedate afternoon cruising the Keralan backwaters. Imagine regal hotels clad in cool marble, cities built by Mughal emperors, undiscovered rural corners where you can share a cup of chai with locals and Rajasthan’s hectic but resplendent cities.
Our hand-picked holidays to India take you on a journey of cultural riches from bold and beautiful sights to smaller pockets of this incredible country. Pop into your local store or give one our Personal Travel Experts a call to start creating your dream India holiday.
- Experience India’s spiritual side on the banks of the River Ganges in Varanasi or the city of temples Madurai
- Seek out Asian elephants, Bengal tigers and other wildlife species in India’s National parks
- The natural landscapes range from the Himalayas in the north to the beaches of Goa and Kovalam and Kerala’s backwaters in the south
- The Golden Triangle – one of the world’s most well-travelled routes – encompasses India’s most visited cities Delhi, Jaipur and Agra
- There’s such a wide range of accommodation in India from historic havelis to sprawling spice plantations allowing you to immerse yourself in authetic Indian culture.
Best time to visit India
North India
- The climate is best from October to November and February to March, when the nights are cool and the days filled with mellow sunshine.
- Delhi is hottest May to July (up to 42°C), however prices are lower and sights can be quieter.
- Most of the rain falls between July and September.
South and Central India
- Peak season is during the winter months from November to February, when temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
- Monsoon season is between May and October in Goa and from June to August in Kerala.
- Summer temperatures aren’t as high as in northern India, although humidity is extreme.
- The coast benefits from some cooling breezes.
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]]>Malaysia is a country unlike any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, cultural and religious diversity make it a rich, compelling and surprising land.
Another Malaysian quality is its multiethnic influences with its predominant native Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures all live side by side together in peace and harmony. This mixture has influenced both the cultural diversity and the varied cuisine of Malaysia. It is no wonder that Malays love celebrating and socializing. As a people, Malaysians are very relaxed, warm and friendly.
What are the top cities to visit in Malaysia?
Where to go and what to see on Malaysia tours? Starting with Peninsula Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the capital, a city which combines the old and the new with its bustling markets, steel-clad skyscrapers, large shopping malls and trendy nightspots. It’s hard to not notice the twin Petronas Towers, opened in 1998 and world’s tallest structure until 2004 which offer amazing views of the city. Merdeka Square, where Malaysian independence was declared in 1957, is ringed by heritage buildings. The colourful, ornate Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a lively Hindu temple and the oldest in Malaysia. To see the Chinese influence, head to Petaling Street with its restaurants and street food stalls.
What are the top places to see in Malaysia?
Just outside the city is the sumptuous National Palace contained in its own grounds and home to the elected Monarch. Also close to Kuala Lumpur are the Batu Caves with their Hindu rock carvings and unique rock formations. The best known museum is the National Museum with its exhibits from Malaysian history and crafts.
On Malaysia vacations, the second most important destination is Penang, literally an island off the coast of Western Peninsula Malaysia. Georgetown, its capital, brings back memories of the old colonial era depicted in its architecture and the historic Fort Cornwallis built in the late 18th Century. However, perhaps Penang’s biggest attraction is its beach resorts such as those found in Batu Ferringhi. A visit to Penang Hill introduces you to some of the grandest colonial mansions while enjoying the cool, refreshing air and panoramic views of the island. Another attraction is the tropical butterfly farm in Teluk Bahang with its live museum of winged butterflies. Something different is the Snake Temple, home to several pit vipers and green tree snakes and featured in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”.
Malacca, in the south, has a colonial past reflected in its preserved town centre. Influences include Portuguese, Dutch and British rules that all left behind their historical and cultural backgrounds. The older part of the city has, in addition to the old palace and the large buildings left by the Europeans, many private houses and shops from nearly a century or more ago. Some of the buildings well worth visiting are the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, the Fort of Santiago from the Portuguese era and St. Paul’s Church, originally built in 1521 by the Portuguese. It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch and you can still see the tombstone along the walls of ruins of the church.
Malaysia Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to Malaysia vacations.
Learn about the history and culture of Malaysia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Malaysia’s nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with ‘Country Quickfacts’ compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you’re properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Malaysia for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Malaysia tours today!
Extend Your Trip
After your Malaysia tour, consider taking the time to visit other destinations. Goway offers exciting China vacation packages, India tours and Thailand vacation packages plus a comprehensive selection of vacation packages in many other Asian countries.
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As any Belgian will proudly tell you, they are the true inventors of the deep-fried potato. Try out the Belgian fries and decide for yourself whether the much-touted double-frying method is worth all the hype (best enjoyed together with a steaming bowl of clams, which restaurants customarily serve with a bottomless side of fries).
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