Archive for February, 2012

Oxford

By Pictures of cities

on February 27, 2012

Oxford is one of the most honored and beautiful city. This city is most visited city in the England. One of the main attractions of the city is its honored university named “University of Oxford”. This city has many sub names in which one of the famous name “city of dreaming spice”. This city is quite famous for its scholars. It place also have huge historical background that is why it is visited large number of people.
If you are planning to visit this city then you must book your ticket to England as you will get all the convince from there only. I must tell you some of the most interesting fact regarding the oxford city, as this city was earlier known as “Oxenaforda”. This city has started its growth by the starting of 20 th century. Now this city is known as the economical hub.
These all things make this city unique and interesting.

Oxford

Posted in: UK

Tagged with: Beautiful City, England, Hub, Interesting Fact, Oxford City, Oxford Oxford, Spice, University Of Oxford, University Oxford

Porto

By Pictures of cities

on February 20, 2012

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and busy industrial and commercial centre. Because of its historic importance the historic places have been identified as World Heritage Site. The oldest Cathedral named as Oporto Cathedral is the oldest monument in the city. The other oldest and historic important sites are Chruch of Cedofeita, Chruch of Saint Francis, the city wall remnants and few 15th century houses. Lisbon and Porto are always rivals interms of the economic powers. There are also some 17th century mansions overlooking the river Duoro estuary transformed into Hotels. A sweet pastry named as ‘Papos de Anjo’ made out of egg is famous sweet. The best shopping centers are the streets of Santa Catarina, Cedofeita and Boavista. People who wish to go to this historic city does not miss to have the dish names as ‘Francesinha’ which literally means French lady. They enjoy cold winter where the temperature may fall down below 0? C occasionally and in summer it may reach as high as 40C.

Porto

Posted in: Portugal

Tagged with: 15th Century, 17th Century, Best Shopping, Boavista, Century Mansions, Cold Winter, Dish, Economic Powers, Egg, French Lady, Lisbon, Papos, Porto Porto, Remnants, Rivals, Saint Francis, Santa Catarina, Shopping Centers, Sweet Pastry, World Heritage Site

Quito

By Pictures of cities

on February 17, 2012

Quito city is the capitol of Ecuador which is present in the northwestern South America. It full name is San Francisco De Quito. Quito is situated in northern central of Ecuador near Guayllabamba river basin. It is a clean and properly structured city of Ecuador and mother tongue of people is Spanish. If you are planning to visit Quito then keep in mind to carry little woolen clothes because there you will constantly find cool climate with spring like weather in every year.
There you will easily get transportation as well as accommodation. You can hire private transport or public one as per your need. Private agencies are there to travel you all around. Railroad is also one of the medium of tourism. There are many historic centres like Cathedral of Quito, Basilica del Voto Nacional etc. Museums of Quito are fully dedicated to the history of Quito, you must watch if you are there. This city will surly lighten up by its environment.

Quito

Posted in: All cities

Tagged with: accommodation, Basilica, Capitol Of Ecuador, Climate, Environment, History Of Quito, Mother Tongue, museums, Northwestern South America, Private Agencies, Private Transport, River Basin, San Francisco, tourism, Weather, Woolen Clothes

Rio

By Pictures of cities

on February 10, 2012

Rio is the capitol city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, it is present in Brazil. Second largest city in Brazil is Rio and it is one of the largest metropolitan cities in South America. Here you will find mostly Portuguese and their cultures. The most famous places in Rio are the landmark where a massive statue of Christ the Redeemer is situated at the top of Corcovado Mountain. This statue is also the Seven Wonders of the World.
If you know Portuguese then it will be more convenient to converse with cab or taxi drivers. As it is situated near the Atlantic coast the view of the place is also awesome. Climate of the Rio is also very pleasant coast breezes modifies the temperature. Frequent change of weather generally took place in Rio. A properly planned and cleaned city of Brazil, there you will find all type of cosy and helpful environment.

Rio

Posted in: All cities, Brazil

Tagged with: Brazil Rio, Breezes, Capitol City, Change Of Weather, Christ The Redeemer, Climate, Cultures, Environment, Frequent Change, Landmark, Metropolitan Cities, Rio De Janeiro, Rio Janeiro, Rio Rio, Seven Wonders, South America, Statue Of Christ The Redeemer, Taxi Drivers, Wonders Of The World

Saigon

By Pictures of cities

on February 3, 2012

This wonderful city is located at the heart of the Vietnam which is a southern part of the Saigon River. In the past few years, this ancient city was known as the ‘pearl of the orient’. It is famous for its true beauty scenes and also well known as a main trade center.

Now a day, there are few distinct problems in this city of Vietnam. Government is enhancing the overall infrastructure including networking and streets. This is highly affected by the Hollywood movies and most of them love racing movies.

This amazing city is well known for the society of multicultural people. The shopping market of this city is very impressive that really attracts to its visitors. So, pack your bag and take a tour to this wonderful city. Saigon food is really very delicious. The noodle soup is the best soup in Saigon. So what are you waiting for, go and grab a flight to this city.