Colors of California - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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1. Many large cities have special HopOn-HopOff tourist buses; their route passes through the most remarkable and interesting places. You can learn more about buses and their schedules at any …
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Beaches of California attract surfers and divers from all around the world, as well as travelers who dream of relaxing with international celebrities. Near the town of Carmel there is one of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in California and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near California
♥ St. John’s Cathedral, Fresno, 32.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. John’s Cathedral, Fresno, 32.7 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in California and around
Stairs Half Dome
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”![](../../extreme/img/w300/stairs-half-dome_1.jpg)
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Distance from California center - 108.1 km.
In California is a legendary Half-Dome rock - a place of attraction for thousands of climbers and those who want to test their strength. An incredibly complex steep staircase with 400 steps has been cut down in the rock. To climb it, you need to have a good physical training. For the past several years, the main natural attraction of Yosemite Park is annually visited by about 50000 people a year, climbing the rock is allowed only as a part of organized excursions. …
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Long Valley Caldera
From the series “Sleeping Super-Volcanoes Capable of Destroying Whole Regions”![](../../extreme/img/w300/long-valley-caldera_1.jpg)
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Distance from California center - 114.5 km.
Long Valley Caldera is situated in Eastern California. It has taken an area of 32 kilometres long and 18 kilometres width. For the last two million years, the activity of the super volcano has drastically decreased. The last eruption was 76 000 years ago. However, for last years the earthquake activity of this region has increased. At this period a lot of cities of the state has experienced the series of earthquakes. In 2015 the intense earthquakes happened near Los Angeles and not far from San Francisco. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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27.07.2024
Hilton has announced that it will soon begin a project to build a new hotel in Kyoto. It will be located in the heart of the city, in the prestigious area of Sanjo-Kawaramachi. Guests will be able to easily reach all areas of interest in the dynamic city, many popular attractions and recreation areas will be within a walking distance from the hotel.
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27.07.2024
Colors of California in photos
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