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Cities of Australia

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Australia is one of the more charm and beauty to the world, looks like a land still deeply wild and untouched, characterized by the presence of a strong and vigorous nature, in the outback particularly attractive, consisting of rocky deserts truly enchanting, and ocean from the coast, with very beautiful beaches.

The nation lies in the Australian continent in the southern hemisphere, surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the main town on the coast of Australia arise, as the hinterland is not particularly friendly, the main population centers are to Hobart, which stands on the banks of the River Derwent, Perth, in the state of Western Australia, Adelaide, regarded as one of the most livable city in the world, Sydney, certainly famous for its Opera House, Melbourne, the cultural center of Australia and Canberra, the capital of the nation.

There are also places that you can decide to go beyond the urban centers, especially note the presence of Alice Springs, territory inhabited by tribes in ancient Aboriginal Australian, Ayers Rock, one of the most beautiful, consisting of a huge mass of rock red color that stands at a high altitude, is also a sacred place, and finally Great Ocean Road, a scenic road is absolutely amazing and fascinating.

The Orsini Fortress in Sorano

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Sorano is a small village inside the territories of the Maremma, located in the heart of dell’Area Tufo, a town famous for having seen that, in ancient centuries, the populations of the Etruscans and Romans, who have left significant evidence of their passage, such as the necropolis, hollow streets, bridges and roads.

The town of Sorano has medieval origins and this peculiarity is easily seen admiring its historical center, rich in monuments referring to that particular historical period, one of the most beautiful of Sorano is represented by the Fortezza Orsini, an imposing building, made from a mass of tufa rock, which was founded in order to defend the town from enemy attack.

Orsini Fortress, which takes its name from the accounts of family and became his principal residence, was built during 1100, thanks to a noble family, that of Aldobrandeschi within the fortress is today an interesting museum, which for half of the exhibits, objects, works of art and frescoes, tells the story of country and territory, the fort is accessed by a bridge and see the facade of a large coat of arms , which melted the crests of two families that lived here, that of Orsini, symbolized by roses, and Aldobrandeschi, represented by the lions.

The Joust of Contrade in Tarquinia

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Tarquinia is a village in the Tuscan Maremma Laziale rising in the territory dell’Etruria, which ranks as one of the oldest cities in which it rises, as well as for its infinite beauty, the country becomes famous Tarquinia for hosting the events every year, among the principal certainly want to cite the “Joust of Contrade “ traditional event that gathers each year around itself a large number of consents and fans.

The festival is presented as a real event for the city of Tarquinia, an event which the whole population takes part in an active and pleasant, the days of the prize as the country live a dip in the past and one of the most charming and funny is represented in the Costume Parade, a parade of vintage clothes through the streets of the historic center of the country, enlivening the country with colors and ancient traditions.

The climax of the festival is represented by the Joust of Contrade, a win in which he faced to get the victory, the representatives of the five districts which divides the town, this is a win the ring, in which the participants, on horseback must hit the rings of a dummy placed in the path, with a spear.

Enogastronomic Walk in Tuscania

Monday, January 12th, 2009

The village of Tuscania, delightful village of Tuscia Laziale, hosts an annual event which sees players dishes and products typical of the area, it is an event certainly very interesting and exciting that can attract the attention of an increasing number of tourists and fans of the kitchen, we are talking about the “Enogastronomic Walk“.

The exhibition offers many participants the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the spirit and atmosphere of the town of Tuscania, going to have a deep contact with the history and traditions of the territory, through the discovery of local products and wines, both of reason glory and pride for the country.

The Enogastronomic Walk, provides for the opening of food stands along the streets of the old town of Tuscania, allowing participants to unite, to the pleasure of tasting dishes linked to local tradition, the interest to discover the monuments, churches and buildings of the town, spending a day truly memorable and unique in its kind.