Enjoying Tourist Attractions in Sardinia by Seomul Evans

When you are making plans for your next family holiday, you may want to consider the island of Sardinia, the second largest in the Mediterranean. In addition to finding some of the most exciting tourist attractions, in Sardinia you will also get to enjoy some of the best hospitality, accommodations and cuisine you can find while you are on holiday.

There is certainly no dearth of tourist attractions in Sardinia. From ancient archaeological ruins to modern exciting sporting events and fabulous festivals, there is something for everyone here.

Going Back in Time in Sardinia

Sardinia could really be considered a huge open air museum. The Nuraghi are stone structures that have been built over many centuries, but mainly between 1200 and 900 B.C. There are over 7,000 of them were built back then and they are one of the main tourist attractions in Sardinia. If you want to know all about these ruins it is best that you book one of the guided tours rather than going on your own. Another special characteristic of the Nuraghi are the burial chambers, also known as the Tombe dei gigantic or the Giants' Tombs.

There are many ancient cultures that have left their mark on the island. Some of these can even be dated back before the Nuraghi. The monuments that are really popular tourist attractions in Sardinia are the "Fairy Houses" which can be traced all the way back to 3200 and 2480 B.C.

Other recommended tourist attractions in Sardinia include:

1. The Phoenician city of Sulci 2. The ancient city of Nora 3. The city of Tharros 4. The Trajani forum 5. The ancient Roman city of Turris-ly bissonis 6. The Roman Amphitheatre

The Roman Amphitheatre draws thousands and thousands of tourists each year. Located in Cagliari, this amphitheatre was built between the first and eleventh century A.D. It is the largest Roman Empire monument in Sardinia. The amphitheater was built into the face of a hillside and it held ten thousand people. Most people in the world mistakenly think some of these tourist attractions in Sardinia, especially the Roman Amphitheater are located in Rome, Italy.

Modern Tourist attractions in Sardinia

Other tourist attractions in Sardinia include the shopping. Many of the ancient traditions have stayed the same throughout the centuries. The handicrafts of Sardinia include rugs, baskets, ceramics, and jewelry.

The rugs, tapestries, and linen are made by hand on huge oak looms and usually are done in the fashion of Byzantine art. The dyes are made from berries, herbs, roots, and different types of soil. Weaving is a very popular occupation and one of the common tourist attractions in Sardinia includes watching the artisans use techniques that have been passed down through the centuries. Carpentry is also very important and Sardinia is well known for their exquisitely carved chests made from walnut, chestnut, and durmast trees. You can also find wooden masks, many of which are from figures in Sardinia's history. These masks are often prevalent during the Carnival.

Outdoor Tourist Attractions in Sardinia

The island of Sardinia is home to an incredible array of wildlife. This is one of the main tourist attractions in Sardinia. Naturalists come to see the bald coots, storks, ducks, cormorants, the endangered Monk seal, and stilt birds on the coast, and the hares, wild cats, Sardinian deer, champis, are often found farther inland. Since much of the shoreline of Sardinia is still wild and unpolluted, the wet areas are home to pink flamingos. The numbers have risen steadily over the years because of the near perfect breeding and nesting conditions here. One of the reasons that Sardinia is such a hotspot tourism destination is because of its year-long gorgeous climate with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Long hot summers and short mild winters invite tourists out from April until October.

Best Places to Visit in New York City Do by dr mony

New York City is an exciting and miscellaneous places to visit. There are a lo otf fun places to observe and experience. There many attractions that you will not see anywhere else in the globe. The following is a list of New York Cityâ??s most well-liked and amazing places to visit:

Ellis Island: This island is where the history of New York began. You can visit for free and get pleasure from the ship ride to and from the island. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is an amazing showcase of American history.

Empire State Building: This building is New Yorkâ??s icon. Visitors from all over the world come to New York to observe the Empire State Building. There is an watching deck where you can take in the huge city.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The museum is one of the most popular top art museums in the world. Well-liked displays include the Arts of Africa, the Oceania and the Americas permanent collection, and the Egyptian Art collection which contains more than 36,000 ancient objects.

American Museum of Natural History: A world famous museum that features the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium. It as well includes posters, postcards, books, and other keepsakes of the museumâ??s outstanding art.

Guggenheim Museum: The Frank Lloyd Wright designed construction was built as a series of spirals meant to resemble an inverted pyramidal temple. There is a valuable enduring collection devoted to works from the 19th century through the present.

Madame Tussaudâ??s Wax Museum: This well-known museum features astounding wax replications of some of the most well-known historical figures.

Coney Island: Take the channel out to Coney Island, on the southern-most tip of Brooklyn.The Astroland Amusement Park is well-known as both the hometown of the rollercoaster and the hot dog, Coney Island is home to one of the last remaining wooden coasters in the U.S. known as the â??Cyclone.â??

Central Park: A big place to visit if you are a history buff or nature lover. Take a free trip offered by the Central Park Conservancy.

Brooklyn Bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge was the tallest construction in North America when it opened in 1883. Take a walk on the pedestrian sidewalk and capture a sight of Manhattan from Wall Street to the Upper East Side.

New York Stock Exchange: This is the middle hub of Capitalism. The well-known Wall Street is nearby.

Grand Central Station: Visitors are astounded by the exorbitant ceiling and the worldâ??s largest example of Tiffany glass in the clock facing 42nd Street.