Across The Planet

Tufa also callen Sinter is Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 deposit in the form of soft, porous calcite rock. It is usual in water with high concentration of dissolved Calcium Carbonate. However some hard volcanic rocks are also sometimes called Tufa.

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Statue of Decebalus is the tallest sculpture in Europe which is carved in rock. 40 meters high statue is located at Danube rocky coast near the town Orşova in Romania. Decebalus was Dacian King who was famous for fighting three wars against Roman empire. He ruled the Dacians from 87 to 106 AD. At the end he killed himself, not allowing Romans to capture him alive.

Sculpture is idea by the Iosif Constantin Drăgan – Romanian historian. Building began in 1994 and finished in 2004. They needed a 12 sculptors and over 1 million dollars to finish it. …click here to read more

While reading some stuff on the South of France site, I found this magnificent rock formations that occupy region between the Marseille and Cassis in France called Calanques. They are 20 km long and maybe 4 km wide and are one of the great tourist attractions in Mediterranean France. Actually Calanque is deep valley with high rocky sides. Something like fjords and they are probably trails of ancient rivers.
Calanques in France are very special; they offer a magnificent views and panoramas. Also they are popular among the rock climbers who used them for trainings… Calanques are also home for Cosquer Cave. Most of Calanques are closed for public over the summer since high risk of forest fire exists. Because of that rule best time to visit them is from March to May. Calanques have specific ecosystem, almost without soil and water. …click here to read more

How ungrateful task to talk about London. So much to say, thousands words are not enough to describe this city. One of the most beautiful cities on the world. History, tradition, culture, politics, philosophy future,… Everything is there!
Capital of UK and England and largest urban in the European Union (two words so eagerly expected for most of my countrymen’s) with 7, 5 millions of people. Since history of London is so big I recommend that you read History of London article at Wikipedia.
There are bunch of things that are worthy to see in London and I will mention few you can’t pass…  …click here to read more