Monday, June 6, 2011

Crystal Pond









Crystal Pond

Located in the middle of dense forest in semenajung Yucatan, Mexico, outside the alleged spread of thousands of "pool crystal" that mysterious. According to Reuters report, scientists from the U.S. had found "a pool of crystal" was not long ago, which also opened the veil the real world of underground water. This dense forest hides many "pool crystal", where the depth one of the "pool crystal" that can reach 160 feet over it.
Thousands of "crystal pond" below the ground have created a world of mysterious underground water. ancient Mayans ever consider that there is an entrance to the underground nature. The local community continues to melegendakan, that the world's mysterious underground water, there is a pile of bones, and gold that make up such a mountain.
Researchers from the U.S. and explorers to investigate a number of holes, carrying oxygen cylinders, waterproof lights and other underwater equipment. From the investigation it is known that the real "pool crystal" This is a hole that is formed from limestone rock (limestone), which eroded the permanent rain. And therefore filtered rainwater similar limestone sponges, the water looks very clear and transparent, and looks like made ​​of crystal.

Krakow










Krakow

As the former national capital with a history encompassing more than a thousand years, the city remains the spiritual heart of Poland. It is a major attraction for local and international tourists, attracting seven million visitors annually. Famous landmarks include the Main Market Square with St. Mary’s Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral, and the medieval St Florian’s Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. In 1978 Kraków’s historic centre, which includes the Old Town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle was included in the list of World Heritage Sites.
Kraków is considered by many to be the cultural capital of Poland. It was named the European Capital of Culture for the year 2000 by the European Union. Kraków has 28 museums and public art galleries. Among them are the main branch of Poland’s National Museum and the Czartoryski Museum, the latter featuring works by Leonardo and Rembrandt. The city has several famous theaters, including: National Stary Theatre, a.k.a. The Old Theatre,[78] Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Bagatela Theatre, The Ludowy Theatre, and Groteska Theatre of Puppetry, as well as Opera Krakowska and Kraków Operetta.

Wieliczka













Wieliczka

The historic Salt Mine in Wieliczka is the only place in the world where mining has been continuos from the Middle Ages. Constructed on nine levels, these excavations (longitudinal, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as the small and the major shafts) stretch for 300 kilometers and reach a depth of 327 meters. They illustrate the stages of the development of mining technology over time." The quotation comes from the justification of entering the Wieliczka Salt Mine onto UNESCO's 1st World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage on 9th September, 1978 together with 12 other sites from all over the world.
Walk through the mine chambers takes about 3 hours. You will see more than 20 chambers, the extraordinary chapel, a huge number of stalactites, stalagmites and other splendid geological formations. To enter the first chamber visitors have to descend the stairs (380 steps) to 64 meters below ground level. You go up to the surface, 135m, using a special (express) lift - a great experience for kids and adults!
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