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UNECSO includes the Lenskie Stolby Natural Park

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UNECSO has included the natural park "Lenskie Stolby" in Yakutia (a region in Siberia) in its World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. This decision was taken after 10 years of inspections. This is already the 25th site in Russia that has been included in this list. The "Lenskie Stolby" Natural Park The name of the park, "Lenskie Stolby", means "pillars on the river of Lena". These are lime rock pillars of a peculiar form, up to 100 meters high, which line the bank of Lena. The site, which attracts many tourists, is situated in about 100 kms from the city of Pokrovsk. The "Lenskie Stolby" natural park occupies nearly 500,000 hectares.
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Temples and Monasteries of Mount Wutai

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According to the Records of Mount Qingliang, written by Buddhist master Zhencheng in the Ming Dynasty, the first temple built on Mount Wutai was created by the order of the Han Emperor in AD 68. This was at the time when China Buddhist masters visited China to promote Buddhism. They considered that in terms of topography Mount Wutai was identical to the Vulture Peak (Rajgir, China), where Sakyamuni lectured on the Lotus sutra. Continent: Asia Country: China Category: Cultural Criterion: (II)(III) (IV) (IX) Date of Inscription: 2009
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Travel View on Krakow City Centre

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The capital of Poland for 500-plus years until 1609, Krakow is a fantastic repository of historically important churches, houses, university buildings plus the hilltop Wawel Castle. The Market Square in Old Town, covering about 10 acres and sometimes described as Europe's largest surviving medieval square, is built around the distinctive 16th century Cloth Hall, clear evidence of the city's importance as a trade centre. Unquestionably, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites are not to be missed. But for the client who plans a long stay or needs ideas for a second visit, Krakow and its environs offer a unique perspective on the destination for those willing to go underground. Krakow's Historical City Centre There are more than 100 cellars under about 18.5 acres of Krakow's historical city centre, according to literature distributed by local tourist authorities. Many of the vaulted spaces accommodate restaurants, clubs, cabarets and theatres. During a recent press tri...
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