Tulum is a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s known for its beaches and well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city. The main building is a large stone structure called El Castillo (castle), perched on a rocky cliff above the white sand beach and turquoise sea. Near the ruins is the Parque Nacional Tulum, a coastal area with mangroves and cenotes (natural limestone sinkholes).
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City Views: Indianapolis – Indiana (4K UHD Video)
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most-populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 886,220.
Travel Guides: ‘Takayama – Central Japan’ (HD Video)
Takayama is located at the base of the Northern Japan Alps and was initially built up by the Kanamori clan, which ruled over the region beginning in 1586. Central Takayama today retains much of the elegant architecture and flavors of the past, causing many to call it a “Little Kyoto.” In addition to the outstanding historical district here, visitors will find an ample amount of temples and shrines, shops, restaurants, cultural experiences, and year-round outdoor activities making it an excellent stop to any travel itinerary!
Italy Views: ‘Tower Of Pisa’ Undergoes Renovation
The #TowerOfPisa in #Tuscany, is one of the most visited tourist sites in #Italy. A historic monument, designated a Unesco world heritage site, that has confounded scientists and engineers since its creation. Even at the beginning of construction in August 1173, it started to lean, due to the soft ground that it was built on. Which is why it needs constant attention. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic the conservation team are taking advantage of the lack of tourists to make progress with the maintenance of this iconic building. Our correspondent in Italy, Natalia Mendoza went to observe recent operations.
360° Virtual Tour: Empire State Building, New York
The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. It was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from “Empire State”, the nickname of the state of New York.
Hikes: ‘Mount Hollywood & Griffith Observatory’
Mount Hollywood is a fantastic, short hike in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles. The hike leaves from Griffith Observatory and it has some of the best views in the city as you make your way up. Along the way, be sure to stop and take in the views of the Hollywood Sign, Captains Roost and Griffith Observatory. Let me know what you think about this hike in the comments.
4K Walks: ‘Yellow Crane Tower – Wuhan, China’
The history of the Yellow Crane Tower, or Huanghe Lou in Chinese, dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. Initially built in 223 AD, the tower served military purposes as a watchtower at the beginning. In the following centuries, it repeatedly saw both destruction and reconstruction. Especially during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, it was destroyed seven times. Yet, each time, it was brought back to life again. Unfortunately, a fire in 1884 completely ruined the building. It was not until 1981 that the tower was once again rebuilt, which took four years. The tower we see today is based on the one designed during the Qing Dynasty. Standing 51.4 meters, the five-story Yellow Crane Tower is perched on the banks of the Yangtze River at the top of the Snake Mountain. It features a mix of octagonal and square structures with a roof covered by 100,000 yellow glazed tiles. Each upturned eave resembles a fluttering crane that is closely linked to the tower’s name.
Aerial Views: ‘Meteora Monasteries – Greece’ (4K)
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area.
Spring Walks: Cherry Blossoms – Tokyo Parks
Yoshino Cherry Trees in Tokyo parks on March 26 and 27, 2021.
Video timeline:
0:00 Inokashira Park https://bit.ly/3u3Jpxw 3:13 Sumida Park(ASAKUSA) https://bit.ly/2O3wPPM 5:19 Sensoji Temple(ASAKUSA) https://bit.ly/2NZLxat 7:15 Nihonbashi https://bit.ly/2PB8Wze 8:30 Joenji Temple(Shinjuku) https://bit.ly/3w8r5VQ 9:27 Ueno park https://bit.ly/3w4Snwy 11:52 Kitanomaru Park https://bit.ly/31pgoAb 13:07 Chidorigafuchi https://bit.ly/3w4d0c8 16:08 Naka-Meguro Station https://bit.ly/3lWURIy 16:18 Meguro river https://bit.ly/3w54REe 21:05 ARK Hills https://bit.ly/3d5xqss 21:48 Sotobori Park https://bit.ly/3u3RORA 22:43 Hibiya Park https://bit.ly/3u1vw3a 24:29 Zojoji Temple https://bit.ly/3w8pPC8 24:59 Tokyo Tower form Zojoji Temple 25:14 Akasakamitsuke https://bit.ly/2PuYMAh 27:22 Shibuya https://bit.ly/3dgQQe4 29:04 Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi) https://bit.ly/3d8waF8
Village Walks: ‘Sorano – Central Italy’ (4K Video)
Sorano is a town and comune in the province of Grosseto, southern Tuscany. It as an ancient medieval hill town hanging from a tuff stone over the Lente River.