Interesting Tourist places and things

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Beautiful Squares In Italy

Piazza Navona



Piazza del Campo



Piazza del Plebiscito



Piazza del Duomo, Milan

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Church of Saint George - Lalibela



The Church of Saint George is a monolithic church in Lalibela, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It is the most well known and last built (early thirteenth century) of the eleven churches in the Lalibela area, and has been referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The dimensions of the complex are 25 meters by 25 meters by 30 meters and there is a small baptismal pool outside the church, which stands in an artificial trench.



There are 11 rock-cut churches at Lalibela, the most spectacular of which is Bet Giorgis (St. George's). Located on the western side of the cluster of churches, it is cut 40 feet down and its roof forms the shape of a Greek cross. It was built after Lalibela's death (c.1220) by his widow as a memorial to the saint-king. It is a magnificent culmination of Lalibela's plans to build a New Jerusalem, with its perfect dimensions and geometrical precision.



Unlike some of the other churches, St. George's is plain inside. A curtain shields the Holy of Holies, and in front of it usually stands a priest displaying books and paintings to visitors. In the shadows of one fo the arms of the cruciform church is its tabot, or copy of the Ark of the Covenant.

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Chillon Castle-Switzerland



Chillon Castle, near Montreux, the most visited resort in Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The landmark Chillon Castle, originally built in the 9th. century, is a must see for visitors. Built on the water's edge, Chillon is unique with one side a fortress facing the ancient road to Italy, the other a princely residence facing the Lake of Geneva. Its rich history and distinctive appearance has served as inspiration to such literary greats as Lord Byron, Victor Hugo and others. During the sixteenth century, the castle was used as a state prison and was the setting of the English poet Byron's "The Prisoner of Chillon". No Swiss historic monument is better known throughout the world.