Dico Voyage

Taj Mahal An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage. La description est disponible … Lire la suite­­

Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz is an exceptional example of landscape design and planning of the Age of the Enlightenment, the 18th century. Its diverse components – outstanding buildings, landscaped parks and gardens in the English style, and subtly modified expanses of agricultural land – serve aesthetic, educational, and economic purposes … Lire la suite­­

Jewish Quarter and St Procopius’ Basilica in Třebíč The ensemble of the Jewish Quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the Basilica of St Procopius in Třebíč are reminders of the co-existence of Jewish and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Jewish Quarter bears outstanding testimony to the different aspects of … Lire la suite­­

The Persian Qanat Throughout the arid regions of Iran, agricultural and permanent settlements are supported by the ancient qanat system of tapping alluvial aquifers at the heads of valleys and conducting the water along underground tunnels by gravity, often over many kilometres. The eleven qanats representing this system include rest areas for workers, water reservoirs … Lire la suite­­

L’Angola central est une région de l’Angola qui comprend les provinces de Benguela, Kwanza Sul, Huambo et Bié. La majeure partie de la région est occupée par les hautes terres centrales, connues en portugais sous le nom de Planalto Central. L’escarpement à l’extrémité ouest du plateau tombe sur les plaines côtières de Benguela. Autres destinations[modifier] … Lire la suite­­

Nord de l’Angola Information Pays Angola Localisation 7°20′24″S 15°25′12″E modifier Le Nord de l’Angola est une région d’Angola. 1 Malanje  (dernière mise à jour oct. 2019) 2 Mbanza-Kongo  (dernière mise à jour oct. 2019) 3 Uige  (dernière mise à jour oct. 2019) Autres destinations[modifier] 1 Parc national de Cangandala  – Le parc le plus célèbre … Lire la suite­­

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump In south-west Alberta, the remains of marked trails and an aboriginal camp, and a tumulus where vast quantities of buffalo (American Bison) skeletons can still be found, are evidence of a custom practised by aboriginal peoples of the North American plains for nearly 6,000 years. Using their excellent knowledge of the topography … Lire la suite­­

Luanda et environs est une région d’Angola. Autres destinations[modifier] Parc national de Kissama – Le parc le plus accessible de l’Angola, près de Luanda, avec hébergement pour touristes. (dernière mise à jour oct. 2019) 1 Mussulo Island  – un beau petit bout de terre au sud de Luanda qui est célèbre pour sa beauté naturelle; goutez à … Lire la suite­­

Darfour Information Pays Soudan Superficie 503 180 km² Population 7 515 445 hab. (2008) Densité 14,94 hab./km² Fuseau UTC+03:00 Localisation 14°24′36″N 24°55′12″E modifier Le Darfour est une région du Soudan. 14°24′36″N 24°55′12″E Carte des régions de Darfour Darfour-Central Darfour du Nord Darfour du Sud Darfour-Occidental Darfour-Oriental 1 Nyala  (dernière mise à jour oct. 2019) 2 Al Fasher  (dernière mise à jour … Lire la suite­­

The Forth Bridge This railway bridge, crossing the Forth estuary in Scotland, had the world’s longest spans (541 m) when it opened in 1890. It remains one of the greatest cantilever trussed bridges and continues to carry passengers and freight. Its distinctive industrial aesthetic is the result of a forthright and unadorned display of its … Lire la suite­­