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Friday, September 30, 2011

Zurich

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. While the municipality itself has approximately 380,500 inhabitants, the Zurich metropolitan area is an urbanized area of international importance constituted by a population of nearly 2 million inhabitants. Zurich is a mixed hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.

Permanently settled for around 7,000 years, the history of Zurich goes back to its founding by the Romans, who, in 15 BC, called it Turicum. During the Middle Ages Zurich gained the independent and privileged status of imperial immediacy and, in 1519, was the place of origin and centre of the Protestant Reformation in German-speaking Switzerland, led by Ulrich Zwingli.

Zurich is a leading global city and among the world's largest financial centres. The city is home to a large number of financial institutions and banking giants. Also, most of the research and development centres are concentrated in Zurich and the low rate of tax attracts overseas companies to set up their headquarters there. According to several surveys from 2006 to 2008, Zurich was named the city with the best quality of life in the world as well as the wealthiest city in Europe.

An impressive number of museums and art galleries can be found in the city, including the Swiss National Museum and the Kunsthaus. Zurich also hosts one of the most important theatres in the German-speaking world.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Top 29 Cities to Visit in 2011 - Askmen.com

You deserve a vacation. But from the steamy clubs of Sao Paulo to the seething crowds at London's Wembley Stadium, men today are spoiled for choice. So where to go?

AskMen has the answer. Whether you're looking for an epic party, a mind-blowing sports experience, a perfect martini, or just the simple pleasures of the world's most beautiful women, our Top 29 Cities To Visit in 2011 has you covered.


1. Barcelona
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2. Buenos Aires
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3. Miami
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4. New York
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5. London
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27. Mumbai
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28. Sydney
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29. Amsterdam
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http://www.askmen.com/specials/top_29_cities/

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Benguela: São Felipe de Benguela

Benguela is a city in western Angola, south of Luanda, and capital of Benguela Province. It lies on a bay of the same name, in 12° 33’ S., 13° 25’ E. Benguela is one of Angola's most populous cities.

 Famous for its beaches, Benguela is situated on the coast in the centre of Angola. It has a tremendous geographical diversity and owes its name to the Benguela cold stream which runs from Antarctica. The main cities of the province of Benguela are the cities of Benguela, Lobito and Baia Farta. The longest railway line in Angola, which crosses the country to its borders with Zambia and DR Congo, departs from its second city, Lobito, which has a deep water port.

Novembro 2003 - Associação Comercial ou Palácio das Bolas

There are many places of historical and cultural interest in Benguela: Ermida da Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes; Ponta do Sombreiro; a patio with a panoramic view at caotinha and the church of Nossa Senhora do Popolo (National Monument built in 1748)

In Lobito: The Palácio do Governo (old colonial architecture); Igreja da Nª Srª da Arrábida; Quilve lighthouse; Termas da Jomba; Barra do rio; Barra do rio Cumba; Vila da Catumbela

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Legazpi

The City of Legazpi (Bikol: Ciudad nin Legazpi; Filipino: Lungsod ng Legazpi) is a first class city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. With 179,481 inhabitants according to the 2007 census, it is the largest city in the Bicol Region in terms of population, though not in land area. It is also the regional center of the Bicol Region.

Located in the geographical center of the peninsula and between the two island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate, Legazpi is the southernmost terminus of the Philippine National Railways Main Line South, though it will be extended up to Matnog in Sorsogon. It also services sea-going vessels through its port.

The city is the ecclesiastical seat of the Diocese of Legazpi, and most of its inhabitants are Roman Catholics.

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