Thursday, 24 December 2015

Largest Church in Reykjavík city of Iceland

Largest Church in Reykjavík city of Iceland and the sixth tallest architectural structure in Iceland

This church of Reykjavík city of Iceland is 29 years old. This is 79 meters long. Gujohn Samuelsson an architect of Iceland has made the design of this church. It took 41 years to be built. It was built between 1945 and 1986.This church is the biggest church of Iceland at present and sixth tallest architecture too.

Largest Church in Reykjavík city of Iceland
Largest Church in Reykjavík city of Iceland 
The main tower of Church is important. It was modified in the year 2008.This is also an observing point especially for the city and hills nearby. Lef Erickson’s statue is built in between its open area. Lef Erickson was the founder of Iceland. America had gifted this statue in 1930. 

Monday, 30 November 2015

Lake Baikal of Russia

This picture of iced lake is of Lake Baikal of Russia. This was known as one of the biggest source of pure water in the world. 


Lake Baikal of Russia


Stas Tolsenev, Russian photographer, describes in the picture that such views are seen when the temperature rises and gaps are formed in the iced lake. This lake is 636 kms long and 79 kms wide with a depth of 744 meters. 


Amangiri - Luxury resort located in Utah in America

This luxury resort located in Utah in America is famous in the whole country. This place, which is situated at Canyon point, is known as Amangiri, which also means peaceful mountain. It was formed after cutting of large rocks. Around 500 hectares of this place is covered in desert and rocks. 

luxury resort located in Utah in America
Resort Located in Utah in America
According to geologists, this landscape was formed around 18 crore years back. Adrian Jecha, hotelier of Indonesian origin made this resort. He opened similar themed resorts later in Asia and other continents. Americans and people from all around the world come and visit this place. Those who are seeking adventure are allowed to camp and stay here. 

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

Wall of Rock Morocco near the Atlas hill Range

Wall of Rock - Morocco (Near the Atlas hill Range)

Gorgeous desert in Morocco near the Atlas hill range is famous for its adventure activities. The big and high rocks here are termed as ‘Wall of Rock’. The Dados River flows through here all the year round. It is around 350 kms long. It is one of the prime Rivers of Morocco. In the past decade, many new villages have been set up between these mountain ranges, which have been the source of attraction between tourists and mountaineers. This route was developed in the 17th century to be safe from enemies and attackers. This is an international route now. 


Wall of Rock  Morocco
Wall of Rock - Morocco

Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal

Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal

This beautiful lake is known as ‘Lake of Fires’ in Azure area of Portugal. This lake was formed after a volcanic eruption thousands of years back. There is a lake right near to the volcano and another big lake is adjacent to it. There are many whales in the big lake and can be viewed from the lake end. These lakes are situated on Sao Miguel Island, which is one of the favorite places of tourists. There are seven big craters nearby which are due to volcanic eruptions. 

Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal
Lake of Fires in Azure area of Portugal
Due to tectonic movements, this area is also known as ‘Junction of Eurasian’. This area is between North American and African plates. Sao Miguel’s population is about 1.4 lakhs and there are many excellent universities here. The local cuisine is delicious and attracts the tourists.