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UZUNGÖL - THE TURKISH SWITZERLAND

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  Written by Giuditta Andrei Turkey has always been the gateway between Europe and Asia, a meeting point between East and West, a country of diverse cultural influences and an undisputed protagonist in the history of trade. History, culture and natural splendour have richly sustained Turkey over centuries, making it a travel destination for 51 million people worldwide in 2019 only. It is precisely in Turkey that you can find a place referred to by many as the Turkish Switzerland, a place where the natural geographic location and postcard-worthy landscape is undoubtedly reminiscent of the typical Swiss landscapes that we are all familiar with. Blue skies, pristine landscape and lush forests, this is Uzungöl , a place located in the northern part of Turkey, precisely in Trebizond on the Black Sea. The name itself means 'Long Lake' and it is precisely from this crystal-clear lake, the main lake of Trebizond, that the place of the same name is named. Situated at an altitud

THE HISTORY AND WONDERS OF ISFAHAN - THE PERSIAN FLORENCE

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  Written by Giuditta Andrei The principle of evolution begins with the history of Iran. Hegel The Philosophy of History Iran is a mountainous, arid and ethnically diverse country in Southwest Asia and is  considered a cradle of human civilisation having one of the oldest and noblest histories in the world.  Over time Iran has assumed a very important role as an imperial power and a centre of education, culture and trade. The country is home to more than 20 Unesco World Heritage Sites, such as the archaeological site of Persepolis or Pasargadae, and is still home to one of the richest artistic heritages in the history of the world, ranging from architecture, painting, weaving, ceramics, calligraphy, to metalwork and stonework. Iran's direct legacy can be found throughout the Middle East, Caucasus, Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Formerly known as Persia, present-day Iran has been influenced by waves of different conquerors

7 THINGS TO SEE IN SHARJAH - THE EMIRATE OF CULTURE (Travel Guide)

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  Written by Giuditta Andrei Sharjah, whose name from Arabic means 'Sunrise', is the third largest Emirate after Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Has a population of over one million and is geographically located between the Persian Gulf coast to the West and the Gulf of Oman to the East. Unlike Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are better known and visited by tourists for their glitz, shopping in malls, beaches and skyscrapers, the Emirate of Sharjah has, over the years, retained its integrity, becoming a centre for arts and culture. It boasts major international nominations such as being named the Cultural Capital of the UAE by UNESCO in 1998, and the Tourism Capital in 2015. Sharjah has the largest number of nature reserves, plays an important role in the publishing industry and is now home to a quarter of the total number of museums of UAE.  Every year it hosts important popular events, such as the Biennale and the International Book Fair. Sharjah can be easily reached from Italy with a 6

LA SICILIA MUSULMANA - CRONACA DI UNA LENTA CONQUISTA MEDIEVALE

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  Scritto da Giuditta Andrei Se il Mediterraneo potesse parlare, ci racconterebbe le antiche memorie di coloro che lo hanno attraversato; memorie di viaggiatori, pellegrini, inventori, poeti, filosofi e abili conquistatori che hanno segnato l'intero corso della storia europea. Sicuramente il Mediterraneo ci parlerebbe della Sicilia. La prosperità di quest'isola supera ogni descrizione. Basti dire che è la figlia della Spagna per l'estensione delle sue coltivazioni, la rigogliosità dei suoi raccolti e la sua prosperità, avendo un'abbondanza di prodotti vari e di frutti di ogni genere e specie. Con parole affascinanti Ibn Jubayr (1145-1217 d.C.), il noto viaggiatore Andaluso di ritorno dal suo pellegrinaggio alla Mecca, descrisse la Sicilia nel 1185 d.C. Sono passati quasi 1200 anni da quando l'esercito musulmano sbarcò sulla costa meridionale della Sicilia. Da allora, le influenze che questa conquista ha introdotto nel territorio regionale sono state molteplici. Pos